Specialty Equipment

Inflatable flotation support and stability system for emergency backboard operations. This collar manually inflates providing 135lbs of buoyancy to the Backboard.

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FEATURES

• Same Materials used in FirstWatch USCG inflatable life jackets

• The inflatable collar keeps the backboard stable and above water

• 8 Durable hook loop straps attach evenly to any backboard

• Two manual 60g inflatable rearming packs provide 80 lbs of buoyancy

• The deflated collar folds up for easy storage and transportation

• Grab Handles on sides

• Quick-release connection loops disengage quickly from board

Six-Foot, inflatable rescue tube that can be tossed, drone-dropped or deployed by a throw bag. The tube automatically inflates and can support up to three adults.

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FEATURES

• The tube is over 6” long, can support up to 3 adults

• Can be tossed, attached to throw bags and drones

• Automatic inflation once the device hits the water

• Multiple handles for added grip

• Can be packed away and reused

• Dual tow-points

• 70 Lbs of buoyancy

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A micro-sized inflatable vest that’s easy to stow, toss, and drone drop during water rescue operations. PFD orally inflates and provides as much buoyancy of a keyhole vest.

CE Approved - U.S. and International Patents

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FEATURES:

• Tear open vacuum pack and don like an airline PFD

• PFD inflates orally, provides 19 lbs of buoyancy

• Reversible and can be folded and stowed in the belt pack after use.

• Weighs 0.6 lbs in its vacuum pack

• ‘Cube’ design pack is easy to throw and catch

• The vacuum pack floats on water

• Reflective Patches for night visibility

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COLORS:

• Hi-Vis Yellow

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UNIVERSAL SIZE

The NRS Sliq Screw Lock Carabiner provides tactile security and reliability with a traditional screw-lock gate.

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• Our Sliq family of keylock carabiners are multi-purpose workhorses that strike the ultimate balance of strength and durability in a lightweight package.

• Hot-forged aluminum alloy construction for reliable safety without the heft.

• Large gate opening for easily clipping in or attaching to gear.

• Easy-to-hold asymmetrical D shape functions like a classic D-shape without the weight.

• Screw-lock gates require users to manually screw the sleeve onto the gate to lock it.

• Anodized finish provides years of lasting performance.

• Carries the CE EN12275 certification.

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Specifications:
1 kN = 225 lbs of force
Strength Closed: 25kN

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Featuring deliberate, water-related design elements, the SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulley addresses the unique needs for swiftwater rescue situations.

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• The Swiftwater Pulley fits between SMC's Micro PMP and 3" PMPs in both size and workload and represents a reasonably priced, non-NFPA alternative to other midsized pulleys.

• Made using high-quality aluminum, this lightweight pulley weighs 6 oz. and features a 2" sheave.

• Side plates are precisely tensioned for easy one-handed operation and secure placement at any point along the rope.

• Wide base and side plate design works well to "mind" Prusik cords of up to 8mm.

• Anodized side plates feature a series of holes that help to minimize the hydroplaning effect that might occur with a typical pulley.

• The top hole accepts two large rescue carabiners or multiple small carabiners and allows the carabiners to be rotated freely and completely even while closed.

• Sealed Ball Bearings provide optimal efficiency.

• Made in the USA.

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​The SMC PMP is a rescue size pulley that is designed for use in serious rigging applications. Featuring unique shaped sideplates that maximize the effectiveness of the Prusik hitch as part of a progress capture device, its compact size in combination with a larger than usual diameter sheave makes even static rescue ropes easy to manage. The heart of this pulley is a high efficiency precision sealed ball bearing used to counter the performance losses inherent in large pulley systems. The extra large top hole easily accepts three rescue-sized carabiners and low profile fasteners help eliminate possibility of snagging.

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• Made using high-quality aluminum, this lightweight pulley weighs 6 oz. and features a 2" sheave.

• Side plates are precisely tensioned for easy one-handed operation and secure placement at any point along the rope.

• Wide base and side plate design works well to "mind" Prusik cords of up to 8mm.

• Anodized side plates feature a series of holes that help to minimize the hydroplaning effect that might occur with a typical pulley.

• The top hole accepts two large rescue carabiners or multiple small carabiners and allows the carabiners to be rotated freely and completely even while closed.

• Sealed Ball Bearings provide optimal efficiency.

• Made in the USA.

Custom make your own straps. 1,100 lb. tensile strength polypropylene webbing. The same material we use in our 1" Color Coded Straps.

Webbing is sold by the foot.

Maximum continuous length sold by the foot: 150'.

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Specs

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Weight:0.2 oz per foot

Size:1"

Material:                  Polypropylene

Tensile Strength:     1,100 lbs.

Elongation:              Static

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You've invested a lot of money in your boating rig; protect that investment by bringing along an NRS Z-Drag Kit. Everything you need for rescuing that pinned boat.

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• With the Kit you can set up a 3:1 mechanical advantage Z-drag for magnifying your pulling effort.

• Z-Drag Kits include a 150' length of rope. Your choice of either 3/8" Sterling GrabLine NFPA Rescue Rope or 1/2" Sterling HTP Static Rope.

• Both kits include and all the carabiners, pulleys, tubular webbing and prusik cord needed for the setup. See Specs for the complete parts list.

• All the gear packs into the included 40L Red Purest Mesh Duffel Bag.

• We also include a copy of the Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet. It illustrates the 3:1 Z-drag, other mechanical advantage systems and the various rope knots used in rescue work.

• The Crib Sheet is a good reminder tool, but we recommend you take a river rescue class. There you'll not only get to practice the Z-drag, you'll also learn other skills for protecting yourself and your boating companions.

• These un-pin kits are designed for heavy boat extractions. They can certainly be used for rescuing smaller boats like kayaks, however for carrying with you in a kayak we've developed the Kayak Un-Pin Kit (Item # 45309.01.) Its compact components can easily be stowed in the boat or in your rescue life jacket.

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Weight:      7.8 lbs

Rope Options:

• 3/8" Sterling NFPA Grabline Rope - 3282 pound strength

• 1/2" Sterling HTP Static Rope - 9081 pound strength

Includes:

• 150' of Rope

• 3 - Nuq Screw Lock Carabiners

• 2 - SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulleys

• 2 - 15' pieces of Red 1" Tubular Webbing

• 1 - 10' piece of Yellow 1" Tubular Webbing

• 2 - 6' pieces of 6 mm Prusik Cord (8 mm for Static Kit)

• 1 - Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet

• 1 - NRS 40L Purest Mesh Duffel Bag

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The Classic Fox 40 Safety Whistle is the original and still the standard choice for rescue professionals. Sometimes you have to be heard to be rescued.

• The 3-chamber pealess design has no moving parts to freeze, jam or deteriorate.

• Easy to blow and cannot be overblown. The harder you blow, the louder the sound.

• Chambers are designed to self-clear when submerged in water.

• Sound will be heard up to a mile away.

• A whistle is vital for signalling above the sound of surf and whitewater.

• Remember, in most on-the-water situations a sounding device like a whistle is required by the Coast Guard.

• We recommend against attaching the whistle to the zipper pull on your life jacket. That can result in accidental unzipping.

Current throwbag technology does not allow for fast and efficient access to another throw rope in the water when conducting emergency river rescue. Swiftwater rescue requires immediate response and reliable equipment, training and technique. Efficiency is a necessity, and having the right equipment can make the difference when every second counts.

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• The Wild Water Snag Plate allows the user to snag and pull in a rope with a standard throwbag. Once installed in the bag, it will always be ready when needed.

• The Wild Water Snag Plate™ is made of a strong composite material.

• Install the Snag Plate in your throw bag by threading it on the rope and stowing it in the bottom of the bag before loading the loose rope in the bag.

• To use the Snag Plate, simply empty the bag of rope, expose the plate, add weight to the bag using rocks or other available objects and proceed with your rescue. Toss it out over the rope you want to retrieve and haul it in.

• There is no longer a need to carry costly additional equipment, and the Snag Plate can be added to any standard throwbag.

• Once installed in the bottom of the throwbag, it does not interfere with normal throwbag use.