Swiftwater Rescue

Designed at the request of our customers, this rope is intended for use as a bagged throw rope for boat or shore based water rescue. The continuous stranded polypropylene core provides flotation to the wear‚ resistant braided nylon sheath. This rope has a higher breaking strength than economy polypropylene water rescue rope, and is much easier to grip.

The longest lasting, highest visibility rope you can buy for low light environments. Our special Retro Reflective material stands out like a beacon in the darkest night when a light is shined on it. Choose from Retro Classic, Retro Water Rescue Ropes, or Retro Multi-Cord.

Specs

10.0 mm Static Rope
Core/Sheath: Nylon/Polyester

The 3/8" WorkPro is ideal for Mountain and Backcountry Rescue Teams.

This rope is dual-certified to EN 1891 Type A and NFPA 1983 Technical Use, compatible with recreational climbing gear, light and packable. Uses: Rappelling, Anchoring, Light-Duty Rigging. For the WorkPro, we developed an entirely new approach to rope construction—one that makes for balanced elongation in the core and sheath so they share the load evenly. This makes the WorkPro stronger than other 11 mm ropes of similar construction while retaining a small but important amount of elongation.

Available Lengths: 150', 200', 300', 600', 660' | 46, 61, 92, 183, 200 m
NFPA 1983: Technical
EN 1891: Type A
ANSI Z133

Specs

Diameter (mm) 10.0
MBS Rating (kN) 29.0
Weight (lb/100’) 4.5
Elongation at 300 lb (%) 3.5
MBS Rating (lb) 6,519

Firefighters and rescuers who need to "bail out" of deadly situations rely on PER. Compact and lightweight, this line is more than strong enough for the job. It also features an energy-absorbing core to reduce the inevitable shock load during first loading.

Specs

The Am’D lightweight asymmetrical carabiner is made of aluminum. It has a D shape particularly suited for connection to diverse equipment such as descenders or positioning lanyards. Its fluid interior design and Keylock system facilitate handling. The Am’D carabiner is available in three locking systems: automatic TRIACT-LOCK or BALL-LOCK system, or the manual SCREW-LOCK system. Am'D may be used with a CAPTIV positioning bar to favor loading of the carabiner along the major axis, to limit the risk of it flipping and to keep it integrated with the device.

Details

• D shape is particularly suited for connection to equipment such as descenders or positioning lanyards
  
• Aluminum carabiner whose light weight reduces the weight of equipment the worker at height needs to carry
  
• May be used with a CAPTIV positioning bar to favor loading of the carabiner along the major axis, to limit the risk of it flipping and to keep it integrated with the device
  
• Easier handling:
  - fluid interior design limits the risk of having a catch point and facilitates rotation of the carabiner
  - Keylock system to avoid any involuntary snagging of the carabiner
  
• H cross-section:
  - ensures an improved strength-to-weight ratio
  - protects markings from abrasion
  
• Available in three different locking systems:
  - TRIACT-LOCK: automatic locking with triple-action gate opening
  - BALL-LOCK: automatic locking with triple-action gate opening, with lock indicator
  - SCREW-LOCK: the manual screw-lock with red band provides a visual warning when the carabiner is unlocked
  
• Also available in black (TRIACT-LOCK and SCREW-LOCK)

Specs

• Material(s): aluminum
• Certification(s): CE EN 362, EAC, NFPA 1983 Technical Use

A CMC original design that has withstood the test of time, our Anchor Plates keep the carabiners holding the different parts of your rescue system from jamming together. The hardware becomes easier to see, making safety checks more accurate. It can also keep you from clipping a carabiner into the wrong loop of the anchor web. For anchor systems, it makes an excellent collection point. We use the Anchor Plate in CMC Rope Rescue classes, which allows our students to set up systems faster with fewer mistakes. Hole diameters: small 7/8 in (22 mm), large 2 in (51 mm)

Twenty years ago CMC introduced the Anchor Plateas a strong, lightweight, and compact collection point for connecting a rescue system to an anchor. And that point is an important feature. Over the years weve seen a steady progression of bigger, better anchor and rigging plates with more and more holes entering the market. But the bigger the plate, the less like a collection point it becomes, increasing the potential for rotation of the plate, creating additional system extension and shock-loading if any movement or failure of an anchor occurs. In 20 years of use, weve not seen an operational need for more holes, a larger size, or more weight.

Product Tip:
Besides serving as the point of distribution to any number of secure anchor points, rigging plates also serve the benefit of aligning the separate lines of a rigging system in distinct order, keeping multiple and various lines orderly. One tip when determining complementary gear to use with rigging plates; consider the versatility swivel pulleys can lend to the rigging system. They introduce rotational movement into the rigging lines running from the plate because the swivel pulley can rotate as needed to provide enhanced inline ability to clear other components within the system.

Specs

• Aluminum
• Item: 300610
• Weight: 7.2 OZ (204 G)
• Color: Red
• NFPA Rating: General
• 3 Sigma MBS: 45 KN (10,116 LBF)

• Stainless Steel
• Item: 300615
• Weight: 9.8 OZ (278 G)
• Color: Stainless
• NFPA Rating: General
• 3 Sigma MBS: 43 KN (9,666 LBF)Anchor Plate

• The Big Water V is a high-profile, Type V PFD delivering 25 lbs. of flotation.
• Contouring foam panels create a more comfortable and adaptive fit.
• Highly adjustable to fit a and a range of body types.
• Flotation collar helps keep your head above water while floating on your back.
• Four heavy-duty front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick.
• Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. (Leg Straps sold separately).
• The Big Water V carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Brighter, easier to use and housed in a more compact design, the Black Diamond Storm400 Headlamp is still a burly, fully-sealed waterproof and dustproof headlamp, yet the multi-faceted optical lens design saves battery life and provides 400 lumens of powerful light.

Specs

• PowerTap™ Technology allows fast and simple transitioning between full and dimmed power.
• Brightness Memory enables you to turn the light on and off at a chosen brightness without reverting back to full power.
• One QuadPower LED and 1 DoublePower white LED emit up to 400 lumens on max setting.
• Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision and lock-off mode.
• Housing tilts so you can adjust the angle of the beam.
• Elastic headband adjusts for a secure fit and features padding behind the headlamp housing for additional comfort.
• Rated IPX67: waterproof and dustproof down to 3.3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.
• Compact, low-profile design uses four alkaline AAA batteries (included).
• Updated user interface includes an easy mode switch and the updated optical efficiency provides brighter light and saves battery life.
• Easily track battery life with the six-setting, three-LED battery meter.

Versatile helmet for water rescue and rope environments.

The RQ3 Boulder helmet is compact, lightweight, well-ventilated and equipped with aluminum anti-intrusion grills to protect against debris getting in but will let water drain out. The helmet’s outer shell is designed to withstand significant impact, with a chinstrap that has four fastening points so you don’t lose your helmet in case of an impact or a fall.

Specs

• 4-point chin strap system
• Comfortable, moisture-wicking headband and liner that can be removed to be cleaned or replaced
• Ventilation system with metal mesh for air circulation and to prevent debris from entering the helmet
• Headlamp/goggle retainer clips
• Helmet adjustment dial for customized comfortable fit
• Weight: 13.8 ozs.
• Colors: Hi-Vis or Red
• One size fits most with a range of 20 to 24.4 inches

This bag is designed to be hands-free storage around your waist for quick deployment at any time. The bag fits into a zippered pouch with a Velcro closure and is secured to your waist for your safety. To use, open the Velcro flap and pull the throwbag free with one hand. The belt and pouch stays attached to you, deploying only the rope and the mini throwbag. If needed, the belt has a quick-release buckle to make sure the rescuer is safe from hazards or entanglement in the water.

The RQ3 Gear throwbags are all made of high-tech nylon fabric that is tough, long-lasting, ultraviolet resistant and fast-drying. All our bags feature a handle over the top and a reverse taper for easy loading. Rescue Source has adopted the clean rope principle which is a safety practice that leaves out knots whenever possible. By doing this, we no longer knot the held-end of our throwbags.

Specs

• Hands-free storage attaches to your waist
• Bag fits into a zippered pouch with Velcro closure
• Bag can be deployed without unzipping pouch
• Comes with RQ3 Mini Throwbag
• Quick-release belt to make sure you’re snag-free in the water
• 50 ft of rope

Rope Choice Difference

• 1/4 inch Polypropylene rated at 1200 lbs/5.4kN
• 1/4 inch UltraLine™ rated at 2495 lbs/11.1kN

The Cascade is a superior quality swiftwater helmet that provides a high level of protection. Extra foam padding provides an ergonomic fit and makes the Cascade a multiple impact helmet. Includes three crown pads for a custom fit to your head. Patent pending neck-strap system holds the helmet firmly in place. Unique rain-gutter front drains water away from your face. Special side slots make wearing sunglasses more comfortable. Guaranteed for life.

Specs

Head Size

• MD: 21-1/2 - 23 IN (55 - 58 CM)
• LG: 23-1/4 - 23-3/4 IN (59 - 60 CM)
• XL: 24 - 24-3/4 IN (61 - 63 CM)

The NRS Chaos Water Helmet is an excellent choice for kayakers, rafters, stand-up paddlers and canoeists looking for safe, economical and comfortable head protection.

Specs

• This adjustable helmet gives you the features you need and the style you want at a price that won't break the bank.
• Durable ABS plastic shell dissipates impacts.
• Dual-density EVA foam provides outstanding comfort and protection.
• The BOA dial-fit retention harness lets you easily customize the fit for total security.
• Eight ventilation ports keep you cool on those hot days.
• Keep the removable ear pads in place for extra protection, or easily remove them for improved hearing.
• Multiple sizes and quick-adjust harness ensure you'll find the right fit.
• Meets CE EN 1385 standards for whitewater safety.

Certification: CE EN 1385
Shell Material: ABS plastic
Liner Material: Dual-density EVA foam
Vented: Yes
Adjustment: BOA dial ratchet
Ear Coverage:Removable
Features: 8 ventilation ports

The Pilot Knife now has a little brother - the NRS Co-Pilot. Great features - smooth and serrated cutting edges, blunt safety tip, bottle opener, etc. Compact design is a fine fit on your PFD.

Specs

• An excellent knife for freshwater boating and rescue. For saltwater use, choose the NRS Titanium Co-Pilot Knife.
• For all of your cutting needs the Co-Pilot has both super-sharp smooth and serrated sections.
• The blunt tip design protects against unintentional puncture of your gear or yourself.
• As another safety feature, the blade is only sharpened on the one edge. This, along with the blunt tip, helps prevent injury in a tight rescue situation.
• The unique sheath firmly locks the knife in place and only lets it go when you squeeze both sides of the release.
• The comfortable rubberized grip wraps around the contoured handle, giving you maximum control of the blade.
• The sheath clip attaches firmly to a PFD lash tab.
• Also included in the handle are a bottle opener and an oxygen tank valve wrench.

This lightweight, full-strength, Prusik-minding pulley is ideal for mountain rescue, swiftwater rescue, or technical teams where equipment weight is a significant consideration. By machining the side plates, the thickness of the metal can be varied to maximize the strength-to-weight ratio, a process that cannot be done with traditional bent metal side plates. Sealed ball bearings provide high efficiency, and aluminum side plates protect the rope. An extremely low-profile stainless steel axle assembly reduces snagging on rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces. Designed for lifeline up to 1/2 inch (13 mm) in diameter.

Available in Single or Double versions.

Do not load a single side only of a double sheave pulley.

Specs

Made of tough, military specification high-tenacity 210-denier high-count nylon, triple coated with three ounces of polyurethane, this is one tough drysuit. The waterproof coating is applied tothe inside to protect it from the abrasionsandscratches that occur on the outside of the fabric.

Specs

Designed with Freedom Cut features, such as sidearm panel and crotch gussets, for complete and unrestricted freedom of movement, the suit features a rear shoulder-entry waterproof zipper for guaranteed water tightness. Each forearm features1-inch (25-mm) horizontal strips of reflective tape to increase visibility. Color: Orange/Black.

Small
Item # 475752
Product Weight 2 lb 1 oz (936 g)
Height 63 - 66 in (160 - 168 cm)
Waist 28 - 30 in (71 - 76 cm)
Chest 35 - 38 in (89 - 97 cm)
Weight 115 - 135 lb (52 - 61 kg)
Color Orange / Black

Medium
item # 475753
Product Weight 2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg)
Height 67 - 71 in (170 - 180 cm)
Waist 30 - 34 in (76 - 86 cm)
Chest 38 - 40 in (97 - 102 cm)
Weight 135 - 160 lb (61 - 73 kg)
Color Orange / Black

Large
item # 475754
Product Weight 2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)
Height 70 - 73 in (178 - 185 cm)
Waist 34 - 38 in (86 - 97 cm)
Chest 42 - 44 in (107 - 112 cm)
Weight 165 - 200 lb (75 - 91 kg)
Color Orange / Black

X-Large
item # 475755
Product Weight 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg)
Height 73 - 75 in (185 - 191 cm)
Waist 38 - 42 in (97 - 107 cm)
Chest 46 - 48 in (117 - 122 cm)
Weight 200 - 230 lb (91 - 104 kg)
Color Orange / Black

Designed for the professional rescuer, this life will perform in & out of the water.

Specs

• Blunt tip
• 4-inch blade is one solid chrome-moly stainless steel piece: 8cr 14MoV
• Blade is made from the same steel used to make surgical tools and offers durability, edge retention and corrosion resistance
• Serrated edge
• Weight: .40 lbs (6.4 oz) .18 kg
• Length: 4″ blade 8.5″ or 215.89 mm
• Featherweight G-10 composite scales with steady-grip texture
• Lanyard hole
• Window punch
• Color: Hi-Vis

When lives are on the line, rescuers need to feel confident in the gear they use. The NRS Extreme SAR drysuit is purpose-built for this confidence. Waterproof, breathable, and built for maximum durability, the SAR will perform no matter how rugged the terrain.

Specs

• Designed specifically for our hardworking rescue customers, the breathable, waterproof, 320-denier TriTon™ fabric will hold up to years of abuse.
• Super tough Cordura® exterior material reinforces seat, elbows and knees for rugged protection in high-wear areas.
• With fewer seams, the Extreme SAR is now lighter than before making it easier to accomplish those physically-demanding rescues.
• The attached latex socks keep the water out and your feet much warmer.
• Stitch-free 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material around the wrists and ankles is welded into the material to increase visibility in low-light and foggy conditions without constricting movement or snagging in rugged terrain.
• Removable internal suspenders allow you to wear the suit down around your waist when you're off the water.
• A self-draining cargo pocket keeps the essentials close at hand.
• Heavy-duty YKK® waterproof entry zipper seals out water and the men's relief zipper lets you answer nature's call without having to take the whole suit off.
• Seams are sealed with tough liquid rubber RSeal™ so they won't leak, ever.
• Tough latex gaskets provide a long lasting, waterproof seal.
• Neoprene outer cuffs with adjustable hook-and-loop closures on the neck, wrist and ankles protect the latex gaskets.
• Webbing buckle-closure waist belt allows for a more custom fit.
• The Grizzly cut, G-XXL, gives more room around the chest, waist and thighs to fit the larger customer.

Sizing

The Fastest Connecting Anchor Strap Solution Available!

Standard anchor straps with D-rings on each end can create tri-axial loading on the connecting carabiner. A delta screw link connecting the two ends of the strap eliminates this hazard, but screw links are slow to fasten and add weight. Weve eliminated the D-rings and solved both problems with this new design. Simply wrap the strap around the anchor point and clip the integrated ProTech Auto-Lock Carabiner into the included 12 mm Delta Quick Link, and youre ready to connect your system.

Specs

Strength Specifications for All Sizes:
Basket (U) Configuration: 45kN (10,116 lbf)
End-to-End Configuration: 25 kN (5,620lbf)
Choker Configuration: Not Applicable

SOLD BY THE FOOT.

We've been using our one-inch flat web in our rescue classes for several years and it's proven to be an excellent performer. While not all flat webs will hold knots securely, the CMC Flat Webbing has been specifically selected for the suppleness necessary to allow knots to be set securely. Flat web also tends to be easier to untie after a heavy load than the softer tubular web. While the flat web is bulkier than the tubular, it does provide a significantly higher strength. Sold by the foot with a maximum spool length of 150 ft (46m).

NOTE Industry standards allow for up to three sections per roll.

Specs

Swift Water Rescue is an arena where those who wade through treacherous waters often rely on gloves as the last line of defense between success and failure.  Dexterity is important, but hidden debris in fast moving water can create impact hazards no one sees coming.  Designed by rescue personnel, the H2O Attack was made to order by those who risk their necks to save others. We just wanted them to get a grip.

The H20 Attack glove was created for the unique rigors of swift water rescue. These search & rescue missions subject the hands to punishingly cold and wet environments. Flexible Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) impact shields protect fingers from impacts down to the pinch points, while the hard-shell polycarbonate armament defends knuckles when hands get caught between a rock and a hard place. The high-vis neoprene adds wind resistance and breathability when dry, and adds a thermal buffer when wet. The base cut level-five  Slashweave  palm layer minimizes the risk of lacerations and cut injuries while the  Skid-X palm gives wearers the grip control they need in situations where grip control is crucial.

Tech Specs: H20 Attack-SX #2006