Kayaks & Boating > Rescue Hardware

The SMC Rescue Swivel is built around a heat-treated steel axle and a sealed high efficiency ball bearing to ensure flawless rotation during even prolonged and difficult raises in severe rock, mountain and rescue conditions. The holes are sized to work with rescue carabiners, and allow carabiner lock sleeves to...

Rigging plates are indispensable and help make setting up a rope system quicker and safer. SMC's Rigging Plate is half the size of the bigger plates on the market yet it is just as strong. Features a single, large circular center hole that accepts numerous connections simultaneously plus five oversized,...

The SMC PMP is a rescue size pulley that is designed for use in serious rigging applications. Featuring unique shaped sideplates that maximize the effectiveness of the Prusik hitch as part of a progress capture device, its compact size in combination with a larger than usual diameter sheave makes even...

Tests to greater strengths than other pulleys in the same range of size and price. It has the required prusik minding capability for use in 3-to-1 Z-systems (which means it makes it easier to haul up heavy stuff without popping a vein, or to lower heavy stuff without dropping it!)....

In recognition of the unique requirements found in Swift Water Rescue, SMC has created an entirely new pulley for 2005. This aluminum pulley weighs 6 oz. and features a 2" sheave. The anodized aluminum sideplates feature a series of holes which help to minimize the hydroplaning effect that might otherwise...

Easy to rig and handle when wearing gloves, this descender has smooth action on belay or rappel. Works well with either single or double ropes from 8mm to 12.5mm. Additional friction is gained by increasing the number of wraps. Carabiner hole can be used as a belay plate. Constructed from...

This polycarbonate mirror is designed to provide an optimum sighting "spot" with a holographic red dot viewing window. Easy to use aiming system. When the target image and mirror and sun are in proper alignment, a red dot on the target image ensures the mirror's reflection is on target. Telescope-quality...

The light weight and compact size of the Micro PMPs make them ideal for weight conscious trekking, remote rescue or confined space use, especially when reliability, performance and function are important. The wide base design maximizes the effectiveness of a prusik hitch while a unique sideplate formation allows the use...