3/29/2018 · Demo of equipment and technique for Z Drag recovery of canoe or kayak, The Z-drag is a 3:1 mechanical advantage system, which will enable you to move a heavy boat through the water with less exertion. Let me explain it like this: imagine you have a 100-pound bucket of cement. When you grab the handle you will struggle to lift it, as your arm is lifting all 100 pounds.
Z-Drag Kits include a 150′ length of rope. Your choice of either 3/8 Sterling GrabLine NFPA Rescue Rope or 1/2 Sterling HTP Static Rope. Both kits include and all the carabiners, pulleys, tubular webbing and prusik cord needed for the setup. See Specs for the complete parts list. All the gear packs into the included 40L Red Purest Mesh Duffel Bag. We also include a copy of the Z-Drag Rescue Crib Sheet.
The NRS Z-Drag Kit is a complete swiftwater rescue kit. It contains all the hardware needed to set up basic mechanical advantage systems. It is highly recommended that you take a swiftwater rescue course in your local area. Kit comes packed in a small Purest duffel bag. See the What’s Inside tab for a complete list of contents.
