Climbing Systems

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The ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusik allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic Prusik pulley system technique. The friction chain provides precision and fluidity when moving around. The pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings to allow the slack to be taken up easily.

Can be used on either doubled ropes or a single rope, providing great versatility. The lower attachment hole with high-efficiency swivel ensures stable and correct positioning of the mechanical Prusik and optimal rope glide through the device.

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This system takes the effort out of climbing and canopy entry. Utilizing left and right hand ascenders and foot stirrups, you can ascend in less time and almost "walk up" your rope.

Kit Includes:

• 1- LH CT Hand Ascender
• 1- RH CT Hand Ascender
• 3- "D" shape triple locking carabiners
• 2 foot stirrups

The HAAS® system allows you to use two ascenders for quick, efficient ascents in a doubled rope system and even faster ascents when utilizing an SRT system.

This new design improves on the already ingenious HAAS® Ascent System by giving you an additional 18" of bungee in the system for a total of 30".

FEATURES:

• Double tube system allows 30" of in-line bungee to be contained within the unit for over 30" of elongation
• Versatile ascent system has zero set up and can be used by multiple users without adjustment
• Snap is tied just above the ascender, extracting out up to 30" to eliminate any set up as well as any "dead spots" in the return action
• Designed to maximize friction reduction with a bungee that terminates at the top of the Velox, travels down the channel to the bottom where it wraps around a shiv with stainless steel sealed bearings inside a machined aluminum block
• Bungee returns up a second channel where it is tied to a snap
• Bungee is replaceable in under five minutes with no tools

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This revolutionary ascending and descending system is simple to use. Incoming rope falls easily through the device using the weight of the rope itself to take up slack. Climber can use the Lock Jack as a mechanical prusik and easily advance on the rope. Simply pull down on the wooden knob to release the prusik and decend. Device can be installed mid-line and features a swivel carabiner attachment.

The Lockjack can totally replace the friction hitches used on climbing lines. The Lockjack works as both an ascender and as a descender for self-belay in the doubled rope technique (DRT). The advantage of the Lockjack is that friction is applied to the rope with a smooth aluminum surface which causes less friction while climbing for an effortless advance, and a smoother more easily controlled descent.

Works with 7/16” or 1/2” rope with a simple part change of the clutch (both clutch sizes are included.) Use with a small D or Oval carabiner only. A larger carabiner may allow the wooden ball to pass through and become stuck, resulting in free fall.

Limited edition of the  Notch Rope Runner Pro that is the ultimate SRT mechanical device. 

This single rope mechanical device makes SRT ascending easier, allowing ascent and descent on a single line without bending the rope. It also allows users to use a foot ascender with this 100% mechanical device.

FEATURES:

• Incredibly easy SRT or DRT climbing
• Unparalleled smooth one-hand descent
• Fully mid-line attachable (stays in one piece!)
• Rope friendly edges
• Flattened 'bird' sections for comfort when descending
• Multiple friction settings
• Integrated central tending point for attachment to a chest harness
• Improved sealed ball bearing pulley
• Internal spring keeps it safe from dirt and debris
• Slic pins keep all of the parts together when the device is opened

Limited edition of the  Notch Rope Runner Pro that is the ultimate SRT mechanical device. 

This single rope mechanical device makes SRT ascending easier, allowing ascent and descent on a single line without bending the rope. It also allows users to use a foot ascender with this 100% mechanical device.

FEATURES:

• Incredibly easy SRT or DRT climbing
• Unparalleled smooth one-hand descent
• Fully mid-line attachable (stays in one piece!)
• Rope friendly edges
• Flattened 'bird' sections for comfort when descending
• Multiple friction settings
• Integrated central tending point for attachment to a chest harness
• Improved sealed ball bearing pulley
• Internal spring keeps it safe from dirt and debris
• Slic pins keep all of the parts together when the device is opened

Designed by Notch with original inventor Kevin Bingham, the Notch Rope Runner Pro has enhanced ergonomics and rope friendly edges. The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the ultimate SRT mechanical device. 

This single rope mechanical device makes SRT ascending easier, allowing ascent and descent on a single line without bending the rope. It also allows users to use a foot ascender with this 100% mechanical device.

FEATURES:

• Incredibly easy SRT or DRT climbing
• Unparalleled smooth one-hand descent
• Fully mid-line attachable (stays in one piece!)
• Rope friendly edges
• Flattened 'bird' sections for comfort when descending
• Multiple friction settings
• Integrated central tending point for attachment to a chest harness
• Improved sealed ball bearing pulley
• Internal spring keeps it safe from dirt and debris
• Slic pins keep all of the parts together when the device is opened

Limited edition of the  Notch Rope Runner Pro that is the ultimate SRT mechanical device. 

This single rope mechanical device makes SRT ascending easier, allowing ascent and descent on a single line without bending the rope. It also allows users to use a foot ascender with this 100% mechanical device.

FEATURES:

• Incredibly easy SRT or DRT climbing
• Unparalleled smooth one-hand descent
• Fully mid-line attachable (stays in one piece!)
• Rope friendly edges
• Flattened 'bird' sections for comfort when descending
• Multiple friction settings
• Integrated central tending point for attachment to a chest harness
• Improved sealed ball bearing pulley
• Internal spring keeps it safe from dirt and debris
• Slic pins keep all of the parts together when the device is opened

The Akimbo is a versatile mid-line attachable friction device that allows climbers to ascend and descend a stationary or moving rope system without changing equipment, and without detaching from your saddle. Adjustable settings allow for optimal performance with a range of climber weights and rope diameters.

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This new version of the fall protection pulleySAVER from Teufelberger retains most of the original design except with an added acccesory called the equaLIZA. The equaLIZA is to be used as an equalizing link if the pulleySAVER is used on two anchorage points.

The climbing rope moves along the TEUFELBERGER pulleySAVER extremely easily on the PINTO pulley while the resilient eye which facilitates the retrieval of the pulleySAVER easily returns into its original position even after a thousand cycles.

The attachment as anchor point on a tree can be implemented in four different configurations, depending on the specific application: as swinging element in a double leg configuration, as choke hitch, wound around in a double leg configuration, or narrowed in a double leg configuration.

Length: 8' (2.5m)

This new version of the fall protection pulleySAVER from Teufelberger retains most of the original design except with an added acccesory called the equaLIZA. The equaLIZA is to be used as an equalizing link if the pulleySAVER is used on two anchorage points.

The climbing rope moves along the pulleySAVER extremely easily on the PINTO pulley while the resilient eye which facilitates the retrieval of the pulleySAVER easily returns into its original position even after a thousand cycles.

The attachment as anchor point on a tree can be implemented in four different configurations, depending on the specific application: as swinging element in a double leg configuration, as choke hitch, wound around in a double leg configuration, or narrowed in a double leg configuration.

Length: 4 Meters (13 feet)

The Singing Tree Rope Wrench is a friction device that allows the climber to ascend, descend and work the tree "Single Rope" with a friction hitch.

 The ISC RP280 is the next step in the evolution of SRT work positioning. The sleeker design and rounded aluminum sideplates allow for less potential for damage to the climbers line and the set screw on the back pin allows for quick changeover betweendesired tethers.

It works by using leverage to force the rope into an S shape and providing friction for a controlled descent. When engaged, the Rope Wrench acts much like a conventional descent device such as a Figure eight.

When not engaged, the Rope Wrench provides no interference with ascending the rope. This allows the climber to work an entire tree using Single Rope Technique. Tethers for wrench sold separately.

The ISC Rope Wrench is a friction device that allows the climber to ascend, descend and work the tree "Single Rope" with a friction hitch. (Shown with stiff tether.)

The ISC RP280 is the next step in the evolution of SRT work positioning. The sleeker design and rounded aluminum sideplates allow for less potential for damage to the climbers line and the set screw on the back pin allows for quick changeover betweendesired tethers.

It works by using leverage to force the rope into an S shape and providing friction for a controlled descent. When engaged, the Rope Wrench acts much like a conventional descent device such as a Figure eight.

When not engaged, the Rope Wrench provides no interference with ascending the rope. This allows the climber to work an entire tree using Single Rope Technique.

The ISC Rope Wrench is a friction device that allows the climber to ascend, descend and work the tree "Single Rope" with a friction hitch. (Shown with double tether.)

The ISC RP280 is the next step in the evolution of SRT work positioning. The sleeker design and rounded aluminum sideplates allow for less potential for damage to the climbers line and the set screw on the back pin allows for quick changeover betweendesired tethers.

It works by using leverage to force the rope into an S shape and providing friction for a controlled descent. When engaged, the Rope Wrench acts much like a conventional descent device such as a Figure eight.

When not engaged, the Rope Wrench provides no interference with ascending the rope. This allows the climber to work an entire tree using Single Rope Technique.

The new Rope Wrench with Squirrel Tether is manufactured from aluminium, which ensures that twist and flex in the Rope Wrench system, is minimal.  This means that the Rope Wrench remains in the optimal low friction position during ascent, (allowing the climber to achieve maximum climb efficiency), and ensures that the Wrench engages efficiently, as required during lateral movements and descent.

It works by using leverage to force the rope into an S shape and providing friction for a controlled descent. When engaged, the Rope Wrench acts much like a conventional descent device such as a Figure eight.

When not engaged, the Rope Wrench provides no interference with ascending the rope. This allows the climber to work an entire tree using Single Rope Technique.

The new ISC Squirrel Tether is manufactured from Aluminium, which ensures that twist and flex in the Rope Wrench system, is minimal. This means that the Rope Wrench remains in the optimal low friction position during ascent, (allowing the climber to achieve maximum climb efficiency), and ensures that the Wrench engages efficiently, as required during lateral movements and descent.

The Squirrel Tether can be used with an SRT Chest Harness, for hands-free tending of the system, while ascending. The Squirrel offers a choice of four SRT Chest Harness attachment points, allowing users to position their harness, according to the type of chest harness used- and to their personal preference.

The secondary aperture of the Squirrel Pulley provides an attachment point for the addition of a secondary system, which means that the Squirrel system can be used for rescues.

The Squirrel can be used with the 11-13mm Rope Wrench (RP280) and /or the new 13mm-optimized Rope Wrench (RP283).