LifeBoard Ice Kit

Water safety is relevant all year round, regardless of the weather. Drowning accidents don't just happen in the warm water of summer, but also when the water hits zero.

Ice kit photo
Easy to get out of the water
Safety line and ice picks
Add-on on LifeBoard
Perform rescue from a safe distance
Can be used by everyone

Get the person out of the water!

On buoyancy, safety and speed, LifeBoard provides a better rescue and prevents more drowning accidents.

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Year-round water safety

It can often be difficult to assess whether the ice can support you, and if you do venture out onto the ice, there may be several reasons why the ice cannot support you.

Falling through the ice and hitting the cold water can be life-threatening, and the thin ice can make it extremely difficult to perform a rescue operation. That's why we developed the LifeBoard Ice Kit, where you can help the victim from a safe distance and from land or solid ice. The Ice Kit is designed for ice rescues.

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Designed for ice and snow

Safety is always the first priority. The safety of both the victim and the rescuer. Our rescue equipment is specifically designed for ice-related accidents, increasing the safety of both the civilian rescuer and the victim.

The ice kit add-on on the LifeBoard is designed and created by the same people, making safety the first priority.

Simple and secure

We have developed a flotation device that also functions for ice rescues. This way, we contribute to civilian safety, ensuring that relevant rescue equipment remains available for civilians outside the lifeguard season, should an accident occur.

To adapt the board for ice rescues, we have implemented the following features:

1. Simple instructions for safe ice rescues
2. A safety strap with ice picks for personal safety
3. A 100-meter safety line mounted on the LifeBoard, which can be handed to a rescuer on land or attached to a stand

With the ice kit as an addition to the LifeBoard, you have access to effective rescue equipment year-round, regardless of wind, weather, or water conditions.

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Ice kit

A sealed vinyl bag with instructions, safety strap, ice axe and 100 m safety line

Instructions

to perform a safe rescue with LifeBoard without prior training

Simple to use

for civilians. Simply pull the safety strap to reveal the contents

Ice picks 

on safety strap for personal safety for the civilian rescuer

For more people

If there are several people, the safety line bag can be given to someone on shore who can then pull the rescuer and rescued person ashore

Support on the ice like a sled

LifeBoard is used to distribute weight when moving towards the person in distress

Ice kit in use on the ice

Push over the ice

Push the LifeBoard over the ice to keep distance from the unsafe ice. The LifeBoard can slide the last 10 m to the emergency site while the safety line is attached

Pull out of the water

Pull person gently out of the water and then onto land

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Understand the product with easy-to-understand illustrations. Or print them as educational material.

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Scientific study: LifeBoard is faster and less exhausting

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Ice instructions

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LifeBoard Pro Features Brochure

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Emma Arne-Skidmore

Head of Communications

Meet our team of water safety experts

We are always available and can be contacted for non-binding guidance on rescue equipment, swimming safety, demonstration, cooperation, training and events with associations. Or whatever is on your mind!

We would love to hear from you, whether you are a citizen, lifeguard or from an association or municipality.

Frequently asked questions

Any questions about LifeBoard Products? Get your answers here and learn more about our dedicated service plan and terms of sale. 

How do you use ice kits from shore?

You can purchase the ice kit so that the LifeBoard can be used all year round. The ice kit is especially useful for winter ice rescues.

How to use LifeBoard with ice kit from shore:

  1. Always alert the authorities in case of an accident on ice
  1. Take down the LifeBoard and remove the ice kit
  1. Put on the safety strap and attach the safety line to the bank
  1. Stay on the shore, place the LifeBoard flat on the ice and push it out to the victim
  1. If you miss, you can try to reel the line in to the distressed person or attempt again. 
  1. Once the distressed individual has grabbed onto the LifeBoard, the rescuer can safely pull them to shore using the safety line.
How to use ice kits on ice?

You can purchase the ice kit so that the LifeBoard can be used all year round. The ice kit is especially useful for winter ice rescues.

How to use LifeBoard with ice kit on ice
Remember that rescue attempts on ice involve a risk that the rescuer may go through the ice and therefore ice rescue should be left to professionals if possible. Attempt rescue from land first to avoid traveling on unsafe ice.

  1. Always alert the authorities in case of an accident on ice
  1. Give the ice kit with the 100 m safety line to a helper on land
  1. Put on the safety strap and push the LifeBoard in front of you to distribute the weight  
  1. Stop at least 10 m from the victim and push the LifeBoard over the ice to the victim
  1. Once the casualty is on the LifeBoard, the rescuer and helper can pull the person up with the safety line. Keep a distance between rescuer and casualty until there is safe ground