Products tagged with 'whetman equipment'

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 Whetman Equipment Kit Katcher is designed to secure your gear effectively while kayaking. Featuring dual mesh pouches – one front-facing and one rear-facing (towards the paddler) – this innovative accessory ensures your spare paddle blades are safely stowed and protected from loss. Keep your paddles safe and within reach with the Whetman Equipment Kit Katcher, the essential solution for every serious kayaker.

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.

The Whetman Equipment Colca Throwline is a great option for a variety of water-based activities. Whether you are whitewater kayaking, gorge walking or you are a water rescue technician, this throwline will do the job. The Colca Throwline features a Kernmantle 16/16 braided floating rope. It measures 20m length and is 10mm in diameter. The rope also features a 12kN breaking strength. The Colca features a very flat and low-profile design, so it is easy to store when not in use. It has a tough and durable fabric construction and is secured via roll top closure with a single buckle. The bag ius easy to pack, due to the wide opening beck. The rope also exits the bag on the base, so you can clip in with a karabiner. The final feature of the Colca are the sewn eyelets on the back, to make it compatible with a waist mounted belt system.

The Whetman Equipment Patria Throwline is a great choice for a wide range of water-based activities. If you are looking to progress with your whitewater kayaking or you want to explore the thrills and spills of coasteerig. A throwline is an essential piece of water rescue gear. The Patria Throwline incorporates a Kernmantle 16/16 braided floating rope. It measures 8mm in diameter and 20m in length. The rope also comes with a rating of 6.6kN breaking strength. The Patria has a low-profile design, and is exceptionally easy to store when not in use. The fabric construction is tough and durable and features a secure roll top closure which secures with a buckle. The bag has a wide opening neck, which makes it easy to pack. The rope also emerges from the bag on the base, this enables you to clip in with a karabiner. The final feature of the Patria are the sewn eyelets on the back, to make it compatible with a waist mounted belt system.

The Whetman Equipment Kraken Sea Kayak Karabiner is a stainless steel karabiner designed specifically for sea kayak towlines. Please note that it is intended for kayaking purposes and does not have technical ratings for climbing or mountaineering.

The Whetman Orosi 15m Throwline is compact in size, light in weight and amazingly simple to use. This is a great consideration for a variety of watersports due to it being so versatile. For the water kayaking bods, it will be ideal for bank to swimmer rescues and will be easy to stow in your kayak. This design of the Orosi was born in the UK; it is manufactured in the UK also. The throw bag has a flat profile and is constructed from a heavy-duty polyester canvas. The closure system is as simple as it gets, you simply roll it over and clip it down. The rope incorporates a 16/16 braid polypropylene design, it also floats. It is 15m in length, its 8mm in diameter and features a 6.6kN breaking strength.

The Whetman Equipment Wizard's Sleeve is another innovative design from Steve Whetman's workshop. This essential piece of kayak safety gear provides extra reach for river rescues.