Safety and Rescue

A valuable addition to any kayaking safety kit, the Whetman Equipment Rigger Knife showcases an ergonomic handle, a secure locking blade and a convenient eyelet suitable for attaching a safety lanyard.

The Whetman Equipment Ring Pull Prussik is an invaluable addition to your kayak safety kit. This prussik loop offers a quick and efficient means of securing a rope, making it an ideal tool for swift and effective assistance in rescue scenarios.

The Whetman Equipment HMS Screwgate Carabiner showcases the authentic HMS shape, complemented by a secure screwgate locking system. Crafted from lightweight alloy, it's perfect for inclusion in your kayaking safety equipment.

The Whetman Equipment HMS Paddle Crab is an essential wire snap-gate carabiner designed for paddle rescues, towing, or conveniently hanging up your gear to dry. It's a must-have for every paddler.

The Whetman Equipment Python 5m Ring Sling is a kayaking safety tape that offers a variety of different uses. It is a great part of any kayaking safety kit as it’s compact and easy to store.

The Whetman Equipment Anaconda is a 3-meter webbing with a steel ring on one end and a 25mm loop on the other.

The Palm Lightning 18m, a small and compact kayak throw bag that is the perfect addition for your kayak safety gear. This kayak throwline is perfect for whitewater kayaking; it is also a great consideration for other watersports such as Coasteering and Gorge Waking. The lightning is extremely easy to use due to the cylinder style bag that also has a wide opening for ease of repacking. The rope itself is 18m in length 8mm in diameter and it has an 8kN breaking strength, the rope secured into the bag due to the closure which has an elasticated magnetic closure. Om the base of the bag, there is a small webbing loop which is ideal for securing a karabiner, whilst on the rear of the bag there are two eyelets which make it compatible with a belt system.

The Palm Folding Knife is a crucial tool for river safety, making it an excellent addition to any river rescue kit. It's particularly essential when using a kayaking throw bag.

The HF Equipment Compact Thirty Throw Bag, is the best option when you need an extra-long reach. Whilst this is a great piece of kayak safety gear, at 30m in length it is more suitable for larger alpine rivers. It remains immensely popular in the professional water rescue market and the commercial market for the man overboard situation. The Compact Thirty Throw Bag has a cylinder style design with a large neck opening for ease of repacking, whilst the push button fastener on the neck makes for easy closure. The Cordura construction is tough and durable, whilst the reflective detailing makes it highly visible. The base of the bag contains technical specifications and features an easy-to-use carry handle.

The HF Equipment Swifty is a waist-mounted belt system designed to carry throw bags like the HF Weasel or HF Compact Classic. It facilitates quick and easy deployment of your throw bag in urgent rescue situations. The double-ended strap with quick-release buckles allows for use with either hand.

The Whitby Safety Rescue Lock Knife is perfect for sports such as canoeing and kayaking. It is also ideal as a general pocket knife where you want a sharp reliable blade, maybe also useful for sports such as climbing and mountaineering.

The Whitby Safety Rescue Lock Knife - Blunt is perfect for sports such as canoeing and kayaking. It is also ideal as a general pocket knife where you want a sharp reliable blade, maybe also useful for sports such as climbing and mountaineering.

The Palm Autolock Karabiner is a large, D-shaped karabiner with anodised finish for durability. The gate is protected with an auto-lock system to prevent accidental opening and automatic locking when closed.

The Palm Wire Gate karabiner is an essential piece of kayak safety kit. Palm Equipment have manufactured the wire gate carabiner from a 13mm anodised aluminium bar that then features a wire gate. The shape of the carabiner will make sure that the rope locates to the base of the crab so that it loads correctly to maintain the strength.

The HF Equipment Compact Alpin is the throw bag of choice for vast numbers of professional water rescue operatives. Most notably, the German Fire Brigade! Due to having such robust design and performance credentials, it is also one of the top choices for many white water kayakers. The Compact Alpin features a cylinder style bag that has a full Cordura construction. It incorporates a wide opening neck, that also features handles for ease of repacking. Once repacked, you can secure it via the Riri b lock safety closure. The base of the bag has technical details, to include rope length, diameter, and strength. The Core mantle rope used has a 20m length, 10mm diameter and a tensile strength of 1300daN making it one of the strong options available.

The HF Equipment Compact Classic throw bag is one of the most important bits of kayak safety gear out there. A throw line is not only essential in white water kayaking, but also a much-needed item for other watersports such as coasteering, rafting, and gorge walking. This throw bag enables you to decant / throw a length of rope to a kayaker, who is in trouble and needs rescuing. The Compact Classic throw bag features a 20m length of 8mm 8-plaited rope. It also incorporates a tensile strength of 1100daN. With a tough and durable Cordura shell and a plastic reinforced handle on the base of the bag, this is quite easy to use. A push stud easily secures the opening of the neck, and the d ring makes for easy securing into your kayak.