Description:
A complete 3:1 unpin system in one bag. The NRS Z-Drag Kit (NRS item 45314.03) holds the rope, pulleys, carabiners, webbing and prusiks needed to build a 3:1 mechanical advantage Z-drag and free a pinned boat. It is built for heavy boat extractions by swiftwater teams, rescue boat crews and raft guides. Find more water rescue equipment.
Features
- Complete 3:1 Z-drag system: every component needed to multiply your pulling effort.
- 150 feet of Sterling rope: choose 3/8 inch Sterling GrabLine NFPA rescue rope or 1/2 inch Sterling HTP static rope.
- SMC 2 inch Swiftwater Pulleys: two pulleys built for moving water.
- Carabiners, webbing and prusik cord included: see the full parts list below.
- Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet: shows the 3:1 Z-drag, other mechanical advantage systems and common rescue knots.
- NRS 40L Purest Mesh Duffel Bag: everything packs into one durable, draining bag.
Specifications
- Weight: 7.8 lbs
- GrabLine kit rope: 3/8" Sterling NFPA GrabLine rope, 3282 pound strength
- Static kit rope: 1/2" Sterling HTP static rope, 9081 pound strength
- Includes: 150' of rope; 3 Nuq screw lock carabiners; 2 SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulleys; 2 15' pieces of red 1" tubular webbing; 1 10' piece of yellow 1" tubular webbing; 2 6' pieces of 6 mm prusik cord (8 mm for the static kit); 1 Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet; 1 NRS 40L Purest Mesh Duffel Bag
Sizes & options
Styles: GrabLine NFPA Rope Kit, HTP Static Rope Kit. The GrabLine kit comes with 6 mm prusik cord; the HTP static kit comes with 8 mm prusik cord.
Questions about the NRS Z-Drag Kit
What comes in the NRS Z-Drag Kit?
150' of rope, 3 Nuq screw lock carabiners, 2 SMC 2 inch Swiftwater Pulleys, two 15' pieces of red and one 10' piece of yellow 1 inch tubular webbing, two 6' prusik cords, a Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet and an NRS 40L Purest Mesh Duffel Bag.
Which rope option should I choose?
The GrabLine kit uses 3/8 inch Sterling NFPA GrabLine rope (3282 pound strength). The HTP kit uses 1/2 inch Sterling HTP static rope (9081 pound strength) with 8 mm prusiks.
Is this kit made for kayaks?
It is designed for heavy boat extractions. It can rescue smaller boats like kayaks, but NRS suggests a smaller kayak unpin kit for carrying inside a kayak. Contact us for help choosing.
Do I need training to use it?
Yes. The kit includes instructions and gear, but it is not a substitute for rescue knowledge. Take a river or swiftwater rescue course before relying on it.
Can the NRS Z-Drag Kit be used around fire or high heat?
No. It is water rescue and rigging gear, not flame resistant and not rated for fire or high-heat use. It is not structural firefighting PPE and is not NFPA 1971 certified.
Where can I buy the NRS Z-Drag 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.
