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Type: Patient Transport

Vendor: SKEDCO

Sked® Basic Rescue System

Name: Sked® Basic Rescue System
Brand: SKEDCO
SKU: -0
Price: 697.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Your Price: £697.00

Buckle Options: Cobra Buckles

Cobra Buckles

Steel Buckles

£697.00

PRODUCT INFORMATION

SKEDCO · Flexible Rescue Stretcher

Sked® Basic Rescue System

The original flexible rescue stretcher for confined-space, high-angle, technical and land rescue. Flat it rolls into a 9 in. backpack; wrapped around a secured patient it goes rigid and slides through doorways, rubble and shafts where a rigid basket jams. Made in the USA.

Packs to 9 in. × 36 in.45 kN horizontal / 31 kN verticalCE-EN 1497:2007Made in USA

A rigid basket needs a clear path and a full team. The Sked® needs a doorway and two rescuers — which is what a confined space actually gives you.

Kit Contents by Configuration

Two buckle configurations of the same complete system. The stretcher, pack, slings, tow strap, handles and carabiner are identical; only the securing-strap hardware changes. Tap a configuration.

VIEW ▾Cobra Buckles — SK-200C · NSN 6530-01-575-4004

1× SK-201 Sked® Stretcher — full-length low-density E-Z Glide polyethylene rescue platform
1× SK-202 Cordura® Backpack — doubles as the towing harness
1 pr SK-203 Horizontal Lift Slings — 45 kN webbing for helicopter or crane hoisting
1× SK-204 Sked® Tow Strap — drag evacuation over any terrain
4× SK-205 Removable Webbing Handles — multiple carry points for team carry
1× SK-206 Steel Locking 'D' Carabiner — large-format locking carabiner for rigging
1× SK-207 Vertical Lift Sling — 31 kN rope for vertical hoisting in shafts or caves
AustriAlpin Cobra® aluminum side-release buckles, rated 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) — clip and release under tension, roughly halving packaging time

VIEW ▾Steel Buckles — SK-200 · NSN 6530-01-620-2575

1× SK-201 Sked® Stretcher — full-length low-density E-Z Glide polyethylene rescue platform
1× SK-202 Cordura® Backpack — doubles as the towing harness
1 pr SK-203 Horizontal Lift Slings — 45 kN webbing for helicopter or crane hoisting
1× SK-204 Sked® Tow Strap — drag evacuation over any terrain
4× SK-205 Removable Webbing Handles — multiple carry points for team carry
1× SK-206 Steel Locking 'D' Carabiner — large-format locking carabiner for rigging
1× SK-207 Vertical Lift Sling — 31 kN rope for vertical hoisting in shafts or caves
Steel buckles with solid brass grommets and nylon webbing — the proven original hardware; straps weave through

▾Specifications

Sked® Basic Rescue System — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	SKEDCO (Made in USA)
Model — Cobra buckles	SK-200C · NSN 6530-01-575-4004
Model — Steel buckles	SK-200 · NSN 6530-01-620-2575
Deployed dimensions	91 cm × 244 cm (3 ft × 8 ft)
Packed dimensions	23 cm dia. × 91 cm (9 in. × 36 in.)
System weight	~9 kg / 17–19 lb complete
Stretcher material	Low-density E-Z Glide polyethylene
Pack material	Cordura® nylon backpack / towing harness
Hardware — steel	Solid brass grommets, nylon webbing, steel buckles
Hardware — Cobra	AustriAlpin Cobra® aluminum side-release, rated 3,000 lb (1,360 kg)
Horizontal lift slings	45 kN webbing tensile strength
Vertical lift sling	31 kN rope tensile strength
Temperature range	Usable to −84 °C; melts at 230–260 °C
Certification	CE-EN 1497:2007
Service life	Max 10 years; inspect yearly and after each use
Colors	International Orange · O.D. Green (military/tactical)

SKEDCO publishes no single maximum patient weight; the 45 kN horizontal and 31 kN vertical sling ratings far exceed practical working loads. Consult SKEDCO for load certification against your authority's standards.

▾Who Carries It

Fire & rescue for structural collapse, mine and tunnel incidents where a rigid basket cannot maneuver · Military medical (68W / SARC / PJ) — NSN-stocked, O.D. Green available, helicopter-hoist capable without extra rigging · Law enforcement and SWAT for ballistic casualty extraction from stairwells and vehicle bays · Cave and mountain rescue using the 31 kN vertical sling for single-rope extraction · Industrial confined-space entry programs in petroleum, chemical and utility work · EMS and critical care transport where a wheeled cot cannot reach.

SKEDCO recommends formal confined-space, packaging and rigging training before operational use. High-angle, vertical and helicopter operations require rigging competency. Maintain spinal precautions as clinically indicated; the Oregon Spine Splint II (SK-300 series) can be used inside the Sked® for immobilization in confined spaces.

Genuine SKEDCO

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Cobra Buckles
Steel Buckles

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes the Sked® stretcher different from a standard litter?

The Sked® is made from flexible plastic that wraps around the patient like a cocoon, becoming rigid once the patient is packaged inside. This unique property allows it to protect patients during extrication through confined spaces — collapsed structures, caves, industrial entrapments — where a rigid flat litter cannot be maneuvered. Standard litters are flat platforms appropriate for ground carries; the Sked® is a technical rescue packaging system.

Can the Sked® be used for helicopter hoisting?

Yes. The SK-200 Basic Rescue System is equipped for horizontal hoisting by helicopter using the included horizontal lift slings, and for vertical hoisting in confined spaces using the vertical lift sling. The SKEDCO Sked® has a documented history of helicopter rescue operations across military and civilian contexts worldwide.

What is the difference between the Cobra Buckle and Steel Buckle variants?

Both variants are functionally identical — same stretcher body, same accessories, same rescue capability. Cobra Quick Release Buckles enable faster patient packaging and single-handed release, reducing the time to package a critical patient. Traditional Steel Buckles are the original Sked® fastener, familiar to rescue teams trained on the original system. Choose based on team training standard and preference for deployment speed.

Does the Sked® Basic Rescue System price include shipping?

Yes. The listed price for the Sked® Basic Rescue System includes bulky item freight shipping within CONUS (Continental United States). The Sked® qualifies as a bulky item due to its rolled dimensions when stored in the Cordura backpack, requiring freight rather than standard parcel shipping.

What accessories are compatible with the Sked® SK-200?

The SK-200 is compatible with the full SKEDCO accessory ecosystem, including the CO2 Inflatable Float Logs and Rapid Deployment System components for water rescue, flotation kits, extended handles, and conversion kits. The PJ Sked® (SK-215C-GR) is a narrower 28 in. variant that shares full accessory compatibility with the SK-200.

Sked® Basic Rescue System

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What is the difference between the Cobra Buckle and Steel Buckle variants?

Does the Sked® Basic Rescue System price include shipping?

What accessories are compatible with the Sked® SK-200?

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