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Rescue Boards

SURFTECH RESCUE DIVISION: THE NEW STANDARD IN AQUATIC RESCUE -
Developed in conjunction with professional rescue agencies, Surftech Rescue Division products meet the demands of lifesaving departments worldwide. Currently being used by lifeguards, fire departments and Urban Search &Rescue teams for ocean, swiftwater and flatwater rescuing, the S.R.D. line includes specific products tailored to meet your department needs. From the 6'0" Blacktip Swiftwater, to the 12' SOFTOP Rescue, every one of our products is made using the highest quality materials and meets our stringent manufacturing specifications.
Our boards comes equipped with durable decks outfitted with large grab handles and designed with highly visible colors and specific "rescue" branding where desired. While light, both our Blacktip, SOFTOP and our hardboard constructions are incredibly durable, designed to withstand the punishment associated with longtime use in rough waters and outdoors.
Learn more about the specific designs and applications of each board as here on our site or contact us direct for assistance on determining the best products for your specific needs.

6'0" - Swiftwater Rescue - Blacktip
6'0" - Swiftwater Rescue - Blacktip

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The 6'0" Blacktip Swiftwater Rescue board is built with versatility and safety in mind. The longer surface keeps a rescuers vital organs safer from submerged obstacles while the template allows for easy manoeuvrability. A soft but durable exterior along with a stiff core construction make this a safe, reliable swift water rescue board. Added rescue handles allow additional hand holds for all parties involved in a rescue. Added curve in the nose minimizes nose of board submerging under water during rough water rescues.
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7'6" - Swiftwater Rescue - Softop
7'6" - Swiftwater Rescue - Softop

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The 7’6" Swiftwater Rescue board is our original Swiftwater rescue board. Designed with a soft deck and tough base, the board is designed to be versatile. The size, shape and structure make it a valuable too for use in other rescue circumstances such as mud, flood scenes and ice. Originally designed to meet the vast requirements of rescuers in the Great Northern Regions. Flat base surface allows for maximum paddling speed, while added curve in the nose minimizes nose of board submerging under water during rough water rescues.
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9'0" - JR Guard Trainer - Blacktip
9'0" - JR Guard Trainer - Blacktip

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The 9’0" Blacktip JR Guard Trainer is designed to meet the specifications for paddle competition in the US Junior Lifeguard program. Higher quality materials, makes this a perfect Junior Lifeguard board as well as a great tool for training and competition for all ages and levels and is designed to out last similar products.
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9'0" - Rescue Trainer - Blacktip
9'0" - Rescue Trainer - Blacktip

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The 9'0" Rescue trainer paddleboard is designed to meet the standards of lifeguard regulations for paddleboard racing and training. Designed with a soft foam deck and a soft but slick bottom surface the trainer paddleboard offers fast Junior Lifeguards a stable, fast board built safe and durable.
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10'0" - JR Guard Trainer - Blacktip
10'0" - JR Guard Trainer - Blacktip

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The 10'0" Blacktip JR Guard Trainer is designed to meet the specifications for paddle competition in the US Junior Lifeguard program. Higher quality materials, makes this a perfect Junior Lifeguard board as well as a great tool for training and competition for all ages and levels and is designed to out last similar products. Also available in 9' length
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10'0" - Softop Rescue
10'0" - Softop Rescue

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The 10'0" Softop Rescue is the best combination of the desired qualities of both a rescue and surfboard. While a similar design to the 10" Blacktip, the 10" Softop has a hard, tough base to increase a users potential paddling speed. Originally designed as a Lifeguard rescue board, this products mid size allows for ease of use, lighter handling and maneuverability for multiple types of rescue agencies.
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10'6" - Bark Paddleboard - Tuflite
10'6" - Bark Paddleboard - Tuflite

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The Bark Rescue Sprint Paddleboard is the ultimate sprint board for competition and training. Bark, a name synonymous with world class paddling, offers a high performance, light but durable, stable paddleboard that is easy to manoeuvre while extremely fast. Used for training and rescue purposes, a popular model for water rescue agencies worldwide.
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10'6" - Paddle Trainer with Knee Well - Softop
10'6" - Paddle Trainer with Knee Well - Softop

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The 10’6" Softop Rescue board comes with molded knee wells for stable knee paddling. This model also includes removable rail straps from tail to nose on both rails, a common safety feature associated with this type of rescue board, the handle design allows for multiple victim rescues.
This standard design is versatile and can be used for both Rescue purposes as well as competition.
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11'0" - ASA Performer
11'0" - ASA Performer

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The 11'0" ASA Performer has a specially designed Softop deck with an exposed rail. The exposed rail increases the top paddle speed capability of the board. Like other Softops, the Performer boasts desirable sandwich construction, a hard bottom surface and a soft deck for safety and comfort. Special handles position at the nose, tail and midsection of the board provide multiple locations for victims to grab when being rescued.
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11'0" - Rescue - Softop
11'0" - Rescue - Softop

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The workhorses of the fleet. The 11’0" and 12’0" Softop Rescue boards are designed for use in every condition from broken ice to rivers to heavy seas. From beach lifesaving to fire department/search and rescue divisions, the versatility of the boards enables them to be used in various circumstances. Available in both sizes to suit the specific focus of your department, each model is built with a durable sandwich construction, soft decks and carefully placed handles along the rails of each board.
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12'0" - Elite - Tuflite
12'0" - Elite - Tuflite

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The 12'0" Elite was designed specifically for Hawaiian lifesaving agencies whom have worked with hard rescue board for years. Built with our durable epoxy sandwich construction to handle the notoriously rough Hawaiian waters and designed to meet the demands and distances covered in many open ocean rescue, the board also features specially placed handles to help with multi-person rescues.
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12'0" - Rescue - Softop
12'0" - Rescue - Softop

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The workhorses of the fleet. The 11’0" and 12’0" Softop Rescue boards are designed for use in every condition from broken ice to rivers to heavy seas. From beach lifesaving to fire department/search and rescue divisions, the versatility of the boards enables them to be used in various circumstances. Available in both sizes to suit the specific focus of your department, each model is built with a durable sandwich construction, soft decks and carefully placed handles along the rails of each board.
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