Products tagged with 'water rescue gear'

The Peak PS Rescue Tape is a highly versatile piece of kayak safety gear. Whether you are whitewater kayaking, guiding a coasteering trip or working with a water rescue team. The rescue tape should be on the list of must have bits of gear. It is so versatile. You can use it as a short length rescue tape; you can create a land-based belay point to keep yourself safe and you can also use it in conjunction with a karabiner to create a full loop to wear over the shoulder for a boat rescue. This Peak Rescue Tape is 5m Long and is 20mm in width. It has an exceptionally durable tubular webbing construction and easily stores in the pocket of your PFD. Each end of the rescue tape is bar tack stitched, this enables you to clip in a karabiner if required.

The HF Equipment Shark Throw Bag is a great piece of kayaking safety gear. But it stands out as the top consideration for water rescue teams. The Shark is the highest specification rescue bag that we offer, why we hear you ask! It is amazingly simple; the internal rescue line is 9mm in diameter and measures 20m in length. So, what makes this special? It is the fact that it comes with an EN1891 rating. This means that not only can it be used for water rescue, but you can also abseil on it if required. The Shark throw bag has a roll top close design, which incorporates handles for ease of packing. It features sewn eyelets in the back of the bag so it can be waist mounted and has an internal pocket which is perfect for storing a screw gate karabiner.

The Palm Pro Throwline is available in three lengths, 15m, 20m and 25m to ensure the best performance. These are great for sports such as Kayaking, Open Canoeing, and Gorge Walking. But they are really part of the Palm Equipment Professional Rescue range. The Pro Throwline is one of the most popular choices for Water Rescue Teams. The bag itself features a cylindrical design and incorporates a 500D Cordura constriction. The top of the bag features a large collar, which makes it easy to repack the bag after deployment. Whilst the bright colour and reflective detailing make it highly visible. Internally, there is an 11mm rope which incorporates a 100daN or 10kN breaking strength rope, which is amazingly easy to handle when in use.

The Whetman Equipment Limpet Throwline, one of the lightest and most compact options we sell. This kayak throwline is ideal for sea kayakers, where the requirements are not all about strength. It is quite often, more about the accessibility of the person in need of help. The Limpet has an exceptionally small and compact design which makes for easy storage on the deck of your kayak. The lightweight and compact size also enables you to throw it with ease from sea kayak. The Limpet features a durable fabric construction, which is flat in design. The top of the bag incorporates a roll top closure which secures with a Velcro tab. The rear of the bag features sewn eyelets, to enable it to be compatible with a waist belt system. As for the rope, this is 14m in length, it has a 6mm diameter and a braided construction, it also floats. The breaking strength of this rope is quite low at 200daN / 2kN. However, please remember it is designed to rescue a swimmer, not a waterlogged kayak.