Description:
Self-rescue picks for anyone who works on ice. NRS Pick-of-Life Ice Awls (NRS item 45310.01) give you traction to crawl back onto the ice after a fall-through, and they can be slid across the ice to someone else who has gone in. They are a simple add-on for ice rescue teams, dive teams and anyone working on frozen water. Shop more water rescue equipment.
Features
- Self-rescue traction: dig the picks in and pull yourself up onto the ice.
- Slide them to a victim: toss the awls to someone who has fallen through.
- Auto-retracting pick sheaths: cover the 1 inch picks until you need them.
- 4 inch plastic handles: easy to grip with cold hands.
- Reflective ticking in the cord: the 5 1/4 foot cord joining the handles is easier to spot in low light.
Specifications
- Handles: 4 inch, plastic
- Picks: 1 inch, with auto-retracting sheaths
- Cord: 5 1/4 foot, with reflective ticking
Sizes & options
Sold as a single set: two handles joined by a 5 1/4 foot cord. No size or color options.
Questions about the Pick-of-Life Ice Awls
How do ice awls work?
If you fall through the ice, you drive the picks into the ice surface and use them for traction to crawl out on top.
Can I use them to help someone else?
Yes. You can slide the awls across the ice to a person who has fallen through.
Are the picks covered when not in use?
Yes. Each 4 inch handle has a retractable sheath that covers the 1 inch pick.
How long is the cord between the handles?
The cord is 5 1/4 feet long and has reflective ticking for low-light conditions.
Is the Pick-of-Life Ice Awls flame resistant or rated for firefighting?
No. It is water rescue gear and is not rated for fire or high-heat use. It is not flame resistant, not structural firefighting PPE and not NFPA 1971 certified.
Where can I buy the NRS Pick-of-Life Ice Awls?
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.
