Description:
A sporty 9 ft 10 inch raft with a rigid drop-stitch floor. The STAR High Five Self-Bailing Raft (NRS item 86223.01) combines pronounced rocker, diminishing tubes and a high-pressure drop-stitch floor for technical whitewater and big water alike. It is sized for 2-4 paddlers, or you can row it on small streams where larger boats cannot go, which makes it a practical small boat for guide training and teams working tight creeks. Browse more rescue boats and boards.
Features
- 4 inch drop-stitch floor insert: inflates to a rigid 8-10 psi for stiff, responsive handling.
- Diminishing tubes and pronounced rocker: punch through waves and open up room in the bow and stern compartments.
- Adjustable thwart: one removable thwart with three positions, set with the BAT (Batten Attachment Thwart) system, which also attaches the floor insert to the self-bailing bottom.
- Welded PVC construction: advanced-formula PVC with welded seams and heavy-duty tube and floor material for abrasion resistance and air retention.
- Tube-top wear patches: add protection and better traction for paddlers seated on the tubes.
- Four air chambers in the outer tube: keep the boat afloat in the event of a puncture.
- Leafield C7 valves: for trouble-free inflation.
- Ten 1.5 inch stainless steel D-rings and two carry handles: plus an included repair kit.
Specifications
- Length: 9' 10"
- Width: 5' 4"
- Weight: 87 lbs.
- Tube diameter: 18" (diminishing to 16.5" at the ends)
- Air chambers: 6
- Thwarts: 1
- Bow kick / stern kick: 29" / 29"
- Valves: Leafield C7
- Material: PVC; tube 52/2000, floor 52/2000 (weight/denier); bottom wear patch 62/4000
- D-rings: 10; handles: 2
- Center compartment width: 28"
- Suggested NRS frame width: 48"; maximum frame length: 50"
- Self-bailing: Yes; repair kit: included
- Warranty: 5 years retail, 3 years commercial
Boats are hand built, so measurements on an individual boat can vary from the design specs by up to +/- 2 inches. Check your boat if a measurement is critical.
Sizes & options
Colors: Lime, Red. Every option is the same boat; only the color changes.
Questions about the STAR High Five raft
How many paddlers does the High Five carry?
It is designed for 2-4 paddlers on technical whitewater. You can also row it on smaller streams where larger boats cannot go.
What pump do I need for the drop-stitch floor?
A high-pressure hand pump is required to fully inflate the drop-stitch floor, which inflates to a rigid 8-10 psi. Ask us about high-pressure pumps that fit Leafield C7 valves.
What happens if a tube is punctured?
The outer tube is divided into four separate air chambers to keep you afloat in the event of a puncture. The spec table lists 6 air chambers in total.
What is the warranty on the High Five?
STAR backs it with a 5-year retail warranty and a 3-year commercial warranty, and a repair kit is included.
Is the STAR High Five flame resistant?
No. The STAR High Five 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 STAR High Five Self-Bailing Raft?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized STAR 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 di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
