Description:
A nimble 12-foot raft for technical water and small crews. The NRS 12 ft Giant Slalom Self-Bailing Raft (NRS item 85064.01) pairs full-size 18.5 inch tubes with a narrow 5 ft 7 inch profile, so it turns quickly and stays sure-footed in rapids and wave trains. It works for guide training, small paddle crews and teams that need a compact boat they can paddle or row. See all of our rescue boats and boards.
Features
- 18.5 inch tubes and a 5 ft 7 inch width: make the Giant Slalom quick to maneuver but steady in technical water.
- Heavy-duty Pennel Orca material: highly resistant to abrasion, chemicals and UV, with reinforced side tubes and floor to armor the boat in low water and against rocks and beaches.
- Four main tube air chambers: add security in an emergency.
- Self-bailing floor: quick-draining holes empty water on their own, so nobody has to bail with a bucket.
- 8 D-rings, 4 handles and 2 removable thwarts: for rigging, carrying and setting up the crew.
- Leafield C7 valves: make inflation and deflation of the tubes, thwarts and floor easy, and a Leafield A6 pressure relief valve protects the floor.
- BAT thwart system: the Batten Attachment Thwart system lets you add or remove thwarts for a paddle crew or a rowing frame.
Specifications
- Length: 12'
- Width: 5' 7"
- Weight: 101 lbs.
- Tube diameter: 18.5"
- Air chambers: 7
- Thwarts: 2
- Bow kick / stern kick: 27" / 27"
- Valves: Leafield C7; Leafield A6 pressure relief valve on the floor
- Material: Pennel Orca; tube 41/1100, floor 41/1100 (weight/denier)
- D-rings: 8; handles: 4
- Center compartment width: 30"
- Suggested NRS frame width: 48"; maximum frame length: 82"
- Self-bailing: Yes; repair kit: included
- Warranty: 10 years retail, 6 years commercial
Each boat is hand made, so weights and dimensions can vary slightly from boat to boat.
Sizes & options
Colors: Alpin Blue, Artic Gray, Etna Red, Ibiza Blue, Italia Green, Neptune Gray, Ocean Blue, Violet, Yellow Colorado. Every option is the same boat; only the color changes.
Questions about the Giant Slalom raft
How many people does the NRS Giant Slalom carry?
The Giant Slalom easily seats up to 6 paddlers. It comes with two removable thwarts, and the BAT system lets you add or remove thwarts for a paddle crew or a rowing frame.
How many air chambers does the NRS Giant Slalom have?
The spec table lists 7 air chambers in total. The main tube is divided into four chambers for added security in an emergency, and the tubes, thwarts and floor inflate through Leafield C7 valves, with a Leafield A6 pressure relief valve protecting the floor.
Can the NRS Giant Slalom be rowed with a frame?
Yes. The BAT (Batten Attachment Thwart) system lets you remove thwarts to make room for a rowing frame. Specs call for a 48" suggested NRS frame width, with a maximum frame length of 82".
What is the NRS Giant Slalom made of, and what is the warranty?
It is built from heavy-duty Pennel Orca, 41/1100 weight/denier in the tubes and 41/1100 in the floor, with reinforced side tubes and floor. A repair kit is included. NRS backs it with a 10-year retail warranty and a 6-year commercial warranty.
Is the NRS Giant Slalom flame resistant?
No. The NRS Giant Slalom is a whitewater raft. It is not flame resistant and is not rated for fire or high-heat use, so keep it away from open flame and hot surfaces.
Where can I buy the NRS 12 ft Giant Slalom Self-Bailing Raft?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product can expose you to Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
