Rescuing a drowning man and a drowning man on land.
I resemble the most frequently used method of hauling a drowning person to the shore:
1. we swim to the drowning man from behind
2. we grab his clothes or hair with one hand and lift his head above the surface of the water; then we change the grip …
A mountain bike can be treated as an additional equipment for a walker, allowing him to move faster. In very difficult terrain, it is better to pack in a backpack than side bags hung on the trunk. It may turn out, that the loaded bicycle is too heavy i …
Motorcycles of special construction are characterized by high durability, so they can drive in almost all conditions. In a two-wheeled vehicle, what is a motorcycle, the correct distribution of the load is of great importance. The motorcycle can easily become unbalanced if the weight is not distributed properly. You shouldn't also …
Living in the city, we treat bicycle trips, horseback riding or motorcycling as a pleasant form of recreation. In the field, these means of transport can help us move with the necessary equipment from place to place. You cannot drive too fast and you cannot overload either …
Depending on the type, small boats have various advantages and disadvantages. They are usually intended for swimming under certain conditions. Therefore, they should not be used under conditions, for which they are not adapted. Some boats, such as the traditional coracle, suitable …
In many unspoiled areas, overgrown with lush vegetation, The river is the most convenient route for a journey cut by ravines and chains of hills, a lake or sea along the shore. However, you should always remember, that moving on water carries many dangers, especially if you use it …
Construction of a raft.
PRACTICAL TIPS
■ The raft deck can be made of thick bamboo stalks instead of tree trunks. It must consist of two layers, because one will not provide enough buoyancy. Instead of construction beams above and below the deck, in bamboo walls …
How to build a raft? If you need to transport a lot of equipment and food over the water obstacle, or you want to go down the river, best to build a raft – the simplest floating structure. The traditional material for the construction of the raft is tree trunks, however, it can also be performed …
Flipping a footbridge
1 Start building the footbridge by transferring a long log to the other side. This is done by lowering it gradually on two ropes. During lowering, the end of the log should rest against the shorter beam, held in place by pegs driven into the ground. First …