Slishman Traction Splint (STS) - Gen 1

Bought this for our SAR team's medical kit and the compact folded size surprised me — it tucks into a side pouch way easier than the older splints we've been carrying. Setup on a femoral fracture is quick, and the tension holds steady once it's dialed in. Solid piece of gear for the price.

Used this on a training mannequin for the first time, and the way the ankle hitch secures the foot is far more intuitive than what I expected. The whole setup felt solid and well-thought-out for real field conditions.

Used it in a training scenario, and the one-handed deployment was surprisingly intuitive once I got the hang of it. Wish the padding on the ankle hitch was a bit thicker for longer holds.