Slings and Tapes

The Palm Snake Sling is a crucial piece of river safety gear, it is a 4m kayaking rescue sling crafted from a 25mm Nylon tubular webbing with a robust 10Kn breaking strain. Ideal for white water kayakers.

The Palm Cobra Sling is a super strong and versatile piece of kayak safety kit designed for building anchors or tow systems. It will save on space and can be clipped together as a loop or larks footed into the tow pouch of a Quick Pro belt as a straight sling. Made from 10 mm UHMWPE webbing.

The Peak PS Rescue Tape 5m combines remarkable strength with ease of use. Crafted from robust 20mm tubular webbing, it conveniently fits into Peak PFD pockets. Plus, it boasts a karabiner loop at each end for added versatility.

The Palm Throwline Rope is a floating 10mm diameter polypropylene rope, perfect for replacing a worn-out throwline or for various other applications. Its bright colour ensures high visibility in the water, making it easy to spot from your kayak.

The Whetman Equipment Adder 4m is an essential addition to any kayaking safety kit. This 4-meter long, 25mm wide safety tape boasts a 10kN breaking strength, ensuring reliable performance in critical situations. Both ends of the Adder are looped over to create a double thickness and reinforced with multiple bar tacks for optimal strength, forming the main loop. Additionally, each main loop includes three smaller loops, also reinforced with high-strength bar tacks, providing extra loading points for enhanced versatility and safety.

The Whetman Equipment Tagline excels when rescuing swimmers who are just beyond reach, assisting them in covering the final meters to safety—a common scenario in coasteering, rafting, rib and boat operations, and gorge walking.

The Whetman Equipment Deck QR is a quick release element to build into your system as a safety back up for emergency release when towing or linking boats/gear in a water environment

The Mega 8 Python is an 8-meter web sling specifically designed for river rescue applications. It features a ring on one end and an open loop on the other for attaching karabiners. With a breaking strength exceeding 10kN, the Mega 8 Python is built for reliability and durability.

The Whetman King Python is a new style kayak safety tape that starts to take river rescue to a new limit. The King Python is a a must have for your river rescue kit.

The Whetman Equipment Deck Tape 4m is a straightforward yet effective tow line designed for sit-on-top kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Measuring 4 meters in length, it includes a quick-release system at both ends for ease of use.

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 Safety Tape is designed for convenient storage in a PFD front pocket, offering versatility in various rescue situations. It can be used as a single 5m length for reach rescues or be knotted into a sling using a tape knot. The tape includes an eye sewn into one end for attaching a karabiner, and the opposite end features Velcro to keep it neatly rolled up in your pocket.