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the need for a log roll is evidently debated not only in my circles but world over.
i had the opportunity to interact with one of the very very few ATLS instructors in India, very closely.
and her opinion was that its still debatable.
but from what i have realized is....that you avoid a log roll.
do a straight lift of the patient.
it is extremely difficult to do... but then again...if you have adequately strong manpower... do a straight lift of the patient.
the question of the PR without a log roll is also one thats a lil complicated..
i would suggest doing the PR from straight below down rather than the conventional method.

the split stretchers are good.... unfortunately they are way more heavier than the usual spinal boards...so hmmm if you have a 100 kg man... well you better have muscles too.
Also the most difficult part of using a spinal board is taking it apart.
i have realized that its impossible to remove both the parts simultaneously....so for a momentary time period you are going to have spinal movement.