On 2017-05-12 13:38, jbeattie wrote:
On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 9:36:32 AM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
On 2017-05-12 08:23, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:06:04 AM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
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But then, to one who habitually uses a nail and a rock as a
chain tool the use of proper tools is probably a mystery.
Try to differentiate between an outdoors emergency situation
and the workshop in the garage. It's not that difficult.
- Regards, Joerg
http://www.analogconsultants.com/
Which is hy mose of us carry a small tool repair kit that
includes a chain-breaker.
Most? Most cyclists don't even carry a first aid kit and that is
way more important than a chain breaker tool. I have used mine
multiple times. Never for myself.
Still debating with myself whether to schlepp the CPR mask. It's
light but adds volume.
... That way a broken chain isn't an ememrgency and a repair only
takes a few seconds. After all seconds count when you're beig
stalked by mountain lions or other hungry critters doesn't it?
For someone who either breaks chains a lot or often comes across
people with a broken chain (bother very rare where I ride even on
the technical trails) it ONLY makes sense to have a chain breaker
and spare link(s)and quick-link WITH YOU.
I usually only carry tools where there is hardly any alternative.
For breaking a chain there is.
To be honest using a rock and rusty nail to repair a chain in
the field sounds like something an armchair bicyclist would think
up. Such a repaired chain would most likely fail again after only
a short distance.
So why did they never fail?
... Believe it or not there's good reasons why chain breakers are
used to fix a chain.
I might get one of those. One of these days, as grandpa Kettle
would have said. If I find a really tiny one on sale for a good
price.
I might even consider a new headset for the road bike. Maybe :-)
When was the last time you needed a CPR mask?
Personally never but I know others who had to use theirs.
... When was the last time you needed a chain tool?
I never did because I used the kludge method :-)
... Hmmm. Seems to be an easy choice, no?
Not really. A failed chain repair results in annoyance, a failed CPR
attempt results in a lot of grief for a family.
If you find a lifeless person on the trail -- in the middle of
nowhere with the mountain lions circling -- remember that you will
have to do compressions until the helicopter arrives. Now consider
this: http://jaha.ahajournals.org/content/5/3/e002819 You're probably
better off sitting down and writing a condolence letter.
I have a very different opinion and so have the fire chiefs around here
where I did my last refresher class. A low survival rate is not a reason
to give up.
OR, you could get a super light-weight AED (assuming the dead guy had
V-fib and wasn't totally dead).
http://www.aed.com/philips-heartstar...FVJbfgodvGkHNQ
I think Nashbar has one that comes in a seat pack. You could also get
one of these:
https://ideasinspiringinnovation.fil...ce_kenya-2.jpg
Plus, if you witness a riding companion going down and dying, you
can just do compressions these days -- which is kind of
mind-boggling.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...00005253422101
https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/compression-only-cpr/
Or, you can choose to ride with companions who do not have
communicable diseases and on whose mouths you are not afraid to
perform mouth-to-mouth, obviating the need for a special mask. Ride
with some of those women from Muzi's body-paint link.
You can always rip a plastic bag which I always have on the bike and use
that as shield. However, a CPR mask provide a much more effective air
passage way. Take a look at one if you never have so far. They have them
at fire stations.
We just had a case here where a very healthy and trim looking runner
collapsed on a MUP and the docs later said that without strangers
administering CPR she'd be gone now.
--
Regards, Joerg
http://www.analogconsultants.com/