Description:
Everything a paddler needs to rig a simple Z-drag on a pinned boat. The NRS Un-Pin Kit (NRS item 45309.02) packs a throw bag with rope, tubular webbing, prusik cord, carabiners and pulleys into a kit small enough to stow in a whitewater kayak or canoe. A Z-drag crib sheet walks you through the setup. It suits creek boaters, swiftwater instructors and rescue crews who need a light mechanical-advantage kit; see more water rescue equipment.
Features
- Compact throw bag with 70 ft of rope: the rope is rated at 2,495 pound breaking strength.
- 15 ft of 1 inch Sterling TechTape tubular webbing: for anchors and wraps.
- Two 8 ft sections of 5 mm prusik cord: for progress capture and rope grabs.
- Four Sliq screw lock carabiners and two SMC CRx2 pulleys: the hardware for a basic Z-drag.
- Fox 40 safety whistle: for signaling on the river.
- Z-drag crib sheet: step-by-step help if it is your first real pin.
- Kayak-sized: fits easily in any whitewater kayak or canoe.
Specifications
- Throw bag rope: 70 ft, rated at 2,495 pound strength
- Webbing: 15 ft of 1 inch Sterling TechTape tubular webbing
- Prusik cord: 2 sections, 8 ft each, 5 mm
- Carabiners: 4 Sliq screw lock
- Pulleys: 2 SMC CRx2
- Also includes: 1 Fox 40 safety whistle, 1 Z-drag crib sheet
Sizes & options
Sold as a complete kit; there are no options to choose.
Questions about the NRS Un-Pin Kit
What comes in the NRS Un-Pin Kit?
A compact throw bag with 70 ft of rope, 15 ft of 1 inch Sterling TechTape tubular webbing, two 8 ft sections of 5 mm prusik cord, four Sliq screw lock carabiners, two SMC CRx2 pulleys, a Fox 40 safety whistle and a Z-drag crib sheet.
What is the breaking strength of the throw bag rope?
The 70 ft rope in the throw bag is rated at 2,495 pound breaking strength.
Is this kit enough for raft rescues?
It is built for kayak rescue situations. For rafts and catarafts, NRS recommends its full Z-Drag Kit. Contact us and we can help you choose.
Will it fit in my kayak?
Yes. It is compact and stows easily in any whitewater kayak or canoe, as well as a raft.
Is the Un-Pin Kit fire rated?
No. It is water rescue equipment and is not rated for fire or high-heat use. It is not structural firefighting PPE.
Where can I buy the NRS Un-Pin Kit?
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 Di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
