The Lifetec Surf Rescue Manikin was developed with the co-operation of Surf Life Saving Australia as a water rescue manikin for General Surf Rescue, IRB Racing, IRB driver training and Tube Rescue practice.  It is also suitable for Jet Ski rescue training and other general rescue scenarios.

When training the manikins can be used year-round in all conditions from the roughest of surf close to the reef to the coldest of weather conditions.  They provide uniformity in size and weight of the casualties being rescued an important factor in competitions.

The manikin attaches to the 'can' using a webbing leash with Velcro connection.  The leash attaches around the neck of the manikin. As you grab the manikin with your arm through the manikins arms the Velcro releases and you drag it into the IRB.  The weight you are hauling 40+ kg is the dry weight of the manikin plus water that has ingressed into the manikin.  Once in the IRB the water runs out of the manikin, and it quickly returns to 20 kg for easy weight management. 

The polyurethane-coated polyester used for the orange overalls is resistant to saltwater. Polypropylene webbing is stitched to the overall in all high-stress points.  The carcass itself is made from tough nylon mesh, as used in our Standard Water Rescue Manikin which has been used by NATO as a military rescue manikin for years. 

Features & Benefits:

• Shortened to 1.5 m to be more manageable for a range of rescuers.
• Dry weight reduced to 20 kg, which increases to 40+ kg when pulled from the water.
• Weighting lowered from the torso to the hips to improve stability in a moving sea.
• Boots removed and replaced with durable PVC sleeves on the lower leg to reduce drag during extraction.
• Arms are built aloft to simulate a volunteer 'patient' - no dislocated shoulders or wrists!
• A polypropylene loop to the back allows the manikin to be lowered into position or hung up to dry.
• Bright orange overalls and SOLAS reflective tape on the head make the manikins very conspicuous in open water.
• Polyethylene strips running from the shoulders to the knees allow flexibility in and out of the water but prevent the manikin from being too 'floppy'.
• Protective overalls are user-replaceable and greatly extend the life of the manikin.

Lifetec Surf Rescue Manikin (formerly known as Ruth Lee Conscious Casualty)