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Sked® Basic Rescue System

Name: Sked® Basic Rescue System
Brand: SKEDCO
SKU: -0
Price: 899.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Buckle Options: Cobra Buckles

Cobra Buckles

Steel Buckles

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SKU: -0

Type: Litter

Vendor: SKEDCO

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The SKEDCO Sked® Basic Rescue System (SK-200) is the original and definitive standard for confined-space, high-angle, and technical rescue — deployed by U.S. military units, fire departments, and rescue teams worldwide since its introduction. When packaged, the flexible plastic Sked® becomes rigid to protect the patient during the most demanding confined-space extrications. Available with Cobra Quick Release or traditional Steel Buckles. Price includes CONUS freight shipping. Made in USA.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	SKEDCO (Made in USA)
SKU — Cobra Buckles	SK-200 (Cobra variant)
SKU — Steel Buckles	MEDTAC0454
Stretcher Width	36 in.
System Weight	17 lb
Material	Durable flexible plastic (rigid when patient packaged)
Hoisting	Horizontal helicopter hoisting; vertical confined-space lifting
Applications	Confined space, high angle, technical rescue, traditional ground carries
Storage	Rolled, stored in included Cordura backpack
Buckle Options	Cobra Quick Release (faster deployment) or traditional Steel Buckles
Shipping	Price includes CONUS bulky freight shipping
Origin	Made in USA

Product Overview

The Sked® stretcher is one of the most significant innovations in rescue equipment history. Before the Sked®, confined-space rescue — cave collapses, mine accidents, industrial entrapments, subterranean passages — required either manhandling an unpackaged patient through debris and tight openings (risking severe additional injury) or waiting for heavy rescue equipment to arrive. The Sked's flexible plastic construction wraps around the patient to create a rigid cocoon that protects them completely while allowing extrication through openings as narrow as the folded system's width.

This patented design principle — a flexible material that becomes structurally rigid when the patient is packaged — gives the Sked® its unique advantage over all alternatives. A packaged Sked® patient can be dragged, slid, lowered vertically, hoisted horizontally by helicopter, and carried on rough terrain with complete confidence in patient protection. The system ships as a complete ready-to-use package at 17 lb in a Cordura backpack, requiring no additional equipment purchases for most standard applications.

The Cobra Buckle variant provides faster patient packaging and release — critical in time-sensitive rescues. The Steel Buckle variant uses traditional military-proven buckles that are familiar to personnel with standard rescue training. Both variants include identical hardware (horizontal lift slings, vertical lift sling, tow strap, removable webbing handles, and carabiner) for the full range of SKEDCO rescue applications.

System Contents (SK-200)

SK-201 Sked® Stretcher Body (Green)
SK-202 Cordura Backpack
SK-203 Horizontal Lift Slings (pair)
SK-204 Sked® Tow Strap
SK-205 Removable Webbing Handles
SK-206-B Steel Locking 'D' Carabiner
SK-207 Sked® Vertical Lift Sling

All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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.