http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/news/ Outdoor Safety Institute News and Resources en lisa.wess@ellislab.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-15T00:00:48+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/trouble_with_climbing_tethers/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/trouble_with_climbing_tethers/#When:23:00:48Z Clip yourself into a bomber anchor with a safety tether and relax, right? Not quite. A very short fall (less than 18 inches) can generate enough force to break common tethers. Spectra (Dyneema) tethers are the worst offenders. Video of testing, OSI's 4 tethering safety tips, plus tether recommendations. Field Safety, Tools & Toys, Front Page, Resource, RSS 2012-05-14T23:00:48+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/salsa_cycles_bike_rack_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/salsa_cycles_bike_rack_recall/#When:20:19:48Z Salsa Cycles has recalled their Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks. The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle (the racks can also be mounted to the rear) can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard. This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist racks sold after January 2011. Recalls, RSS 2012-05-10T20:19:48+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/daisy_chain_dangers/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/daisy_chain_dangers/#When:21:00:03Z Daisy chains are dangerous when used as personal safety tethers or belay anchors (and were never intended for these uses), yet many climbers persist in using them this way. We cover Daisy chain hazards and good alternatives. Field Safety, Tools & Toys, Front Page, Resource, RSS 2012-05-09T21:00:03+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/make_a_purcell_prusik/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/make_a_purcell_prusik/#When:22:24:32Z Video guide to tying a Purcell Prusik. This climber's tool allows for adjustable tethering to an anchor. It is easy to create and preferable from a safety perspective to many commercial products. Field Safety, Tools & Toys, Front Page, Resource, RSS 2012-05-03T22:24:32+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/gerber_instant_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/gerber_instant_recall/#When:17:48:07Z The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard. The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable blade which folds into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. Recalls, RSS 2012-04-28T17:48:07+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/rescuers_question_7000_bill/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/rescuers_question_7000_bill/#When:16:31:23Z Volunteer rescuers with New Hampshire's Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) are asking why a woman they helped to rescue was charged $7,000 for rescue services. The law allowing for rescue costs to be recouped in this manner was intended for negligent outdoorspeople. Incidents, Front Page, RSS, News 2012-04-23T16:31:23+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/bon_hiver_snowboard_binding_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/bon_hiver_snowboard_binding_recall/#When:03:33:18Z Bon Hiver has announced the recall of their Freebase Snowboard bindings sold between November 2011 and December 2011. The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. Recalls, RSS 2012-04-18T03:33:18+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/suntour_suspension_forks_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/suntour_suspension_forks_recall/#When:17:06:16Z 17,000 lower end mountain bikes from GT, Giant, and Trek have been recalled due to potential failure of the SR Suntour brand suspension forks. The forks' tubes can break and injuries have been reported. Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2012-04-12T17:06:16+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/major_bear_incident_in_alaska/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/major_bear_incident_in_alaska/#When:21:20:32Z In July of 2011, four NOLS students were injured in a grizzly attack in Alaska. We sort through the mess the media made of the story and link to some better reporting. Field Safety, Incidents, Outdoor Leadership, Front Page, RSS, News 2012-02-07T21:20:32+00:00 http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/chariot_child_bicycle_trailer_recall/ http://www.outdoorsafetyinstitute.com/index.php/news/single/chariot_child_bicycle_trailer_recall/#When:21:26:41Z Chariot Carriers has recalled selected models of their popular child bicycle trailers and conversion kits. The trailer's hitch mechanism can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. Recalls, Front Page, RSS 2012-01-19T21:26:41+00:00