Check out the this latest iteration of the Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition. This design comes from paddler and designer Marcus Cline.
Category: Safety & Rescue (Page 4 of 15)
Rivers, with their dynamic currents and scenic beauty, offer a thrilling environment for activities like kayaking, rafting, and swimming. However, beneath the surface lies a lesser-known yet significant hazard: foot entrapment. Understanding this phenomenon is essential for anyone engaging in river-based recreation.
What Is Foot Entrapment?
Foot entrapment occurs when a person’s foot becomes lodged between rocks, roots, or other underwater obstacles in a riverbed. This often happens when individuals try to stand in fast-moving water, particularly when the substrate is uneven or rocky. Once the foot is trapped, the force of the current can push the person downstream, potentially pinning them underwater and causing a life-threatening situation.
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HF have a new throw bag belt. The HF Porter has been specially developed for pro water rescue teams and raft guides.
Continue readingA throwline is a must have piece of equipment for all kayakers and canoeists. We have had a Nookie Hornet 18m Rescue Throwline 8mm (9kN) in for review at Unsponsored for quite a few months. We are pretty familiar with Nookie’s Throwlines having owned and used quite a few over the last 30+ years of paddling.
Fall Line Canoes have released this great little bit of kit.
The Basic Z-drag kit with waterproof diagram bag, 2 locking biners, 2 sewn Prusiks, and 10ft of heavy duty webbing.
The diagram colors match up with the gear to make setup quick and simple.
Continue readingWe shared a few images of the LE11 a couple of weeks ago on Unsponsored. However it has now been officially released.
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Kokatat have a new throw bag for 2020 named the Huck.
The Huck 50′ throw bag with a removable belt is the perfect option for paddlers who place a premium on always being prepared for any situation while on the water. Designed to be easy to throw and quick to repack, the Huck 50′ with belt is a safety accessory for paddlers of all abilities.
Continue readingA new throwline has just showed up in my news feed from Level Six.
It has glow in the dark rope!
What do you think?
Astral have a new limited edition Greenjacket for 2019/20, LE11.
The basic layout remains the same and from the looks of it won’t be available in the EU. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t get hold them from retailers outside of the EU.
If you want to see previous LE models check out our post from around this time last year.
We have a Nookie 20m River Water Flood Rescue Throwline in for review at Unsponsored.
So over the last few years I have been lucky enough to be using the APE Element jacket which I believe practical, comfortable and downright amazing. So I thought I would take some time to talk you through my favourite piece of gear which I have been using in that time: The Ape Element jacket!
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