Rescue Sled (RS)

The RS Series Rescue Sleds are flood water rescue craft for inshore crisis rescues and flooded urban and coastal areas. The Rescue Sled is available in seven standard sizes 3, 5, 6, 10 & 15 man. The 3, 5 & 6 person sleds are ideal for swift-water and narrow access rescue. The 10 & 15 person sleds have a larger floor space and load capacity which are more suited for emergency evacuation situations.
 

  • Lightweight and easily portable
  • Easy to manoeuvre
  • Can be paddled or pulled by hand
  • Exceptionally stable
  • Can be used in shallow water
  • Open low stern makes casualty recovery easier
  • Easily used by wheelchair users
  • Exceptionally tough and durable
  • Rapid inflation and deployment
  • Easily launched into the surf zone for sea rescue, with a raised bow for improved performance in waves
  • Open stern for easy access and self-bailing
  • Minimial training, servicing and maintenance costs
  • Individuals can sit on the floor surrounded by the inflated tubes, offering a comfortable and reassuring rescue environment
  • Choice of glude hypalon or welded TPU construction




Rescue Sled Technical Data
  RS3 RS5 RS6 RS10 RS15
Product Code WR0001 WR0002 WR0169 WR0003 WR0005
No. of Persons 3 5 6 10 15
O.A Length (cm) 256 331 397 400 500
O.A Width (cm) 117 117 117 190 231
O.A Height (cm) 40 40 40 56 77
Floor Thickness (cm) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
Tube Diameter Bow/Stern (cm) 23/15 23/15 23/15 35/23 35/23
Max. Load (kg) 240 400 480 800 1200
Working Pressure (bar) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
No. of Chambers 1 + floor 1 + floor 1 + floor 4 + floor 4 + floor
Air Requirements (ltr) 530 670 710 2000 3800
Pack Size (cm) 88 x 35 x 30 88 x 35 x 30 88 x 35 x 30 88 x 55 x 35 90 x 70 x 52
Est. Weight (kg) 17 19.5 20.5 35 50
Recommended Regulator 8 bar 8 bar 8 bar 8 bar 8 bar