• Evaluating the prototype React long Slix stretcher
19 Apr 2019

New Look Slix

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New Long Slix Stretcher

The SMWCRT team has been working with React to improve some design features of the ‘slix’ stretcher. This latest version incorporates new designs for C-Spine immobilisation and head support for casualties, with improved lifting / hauling eyelet locations.

Attendees at the BCRC Technical day at Buxton, Derbyshire on the 6th April were able to get to grips with a prototype, try it out, provide feedback on the changes and make a few additional suggestions.

The Slix stretcher is a specialist item of equipment used by a large number of Cave Rescue teams across the UK. It’s design allows casualties to be brought safely through and across the wide range of obstacles encountered underground.

Evaluating the prototype React long Slix stretcher
Evaluating the prototype React long Slix stretcher
The new head support - to be used 'Helmet off'
The new head support – to be used ‘Helmet off’.
Trying the prototype React long Slix stretcher for comfort.
Trying the prototype React long Slix stretcher for comfort.
Examining the new style head support.
Examining the new style head support.
The new head support feels comfortable enough.
The new head support feels comfortable enough.
Trying out the carrying comfort
Trying out the carrying comfort.
Testing the new Slix
Underground stretchers have to be used in different orientations.
Hauling Test
Testing the new hauling eyelet locations on a haul.
Comparing old and new stretchers
Comparing an old React stretcher with the new one.
Thanks to React
Thanks to React for working with Cave Rescue to improve casualty comfort.

Thanks to Derbyshire CRO for hosting the event and to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service for the use of their tower.