Micropulleys have lots of uses for tree climbing, one of the best of which is as a slack tender in a split tail climbing system. We have a range of micropulleys for you to choose from here, and more 1/2" capacity pulleys available here if you're looking for something else. We stock split tails spliced from premium climbing line, and all the snaps, carabiners, and micropulleys you need to make an efficient split tail climbing set up, as well as complete split tail kits that save you time and money. The Tree Climber's Companion is an excellent resource for split tail rope climbing. Click here for a brief article on the benefits of split tail climbing.
This little purple guy is our best-selling Micro pulley. Anodized swivel side plates make it easy to install, and it makes an excellent slack tender in a split tail climbing system. 1 1/4” aluminum sheave, 1/2” capacity. Breaking strength is 7,000 lbs with a 700 lbs safe working load.
Split tail climbing is a versatile climbing technique that saves wear on your rope. We have 4’ split tails made from 1/2” 16 strand rope or 7/16” double braid Samson Velocity.
Blue Streak High Visibility Orange/White Velocity BeeLineContains everything needed to add climbing on the French Prusik to your arsenal of techniques.
Contains: Professionally spliced Bee-Line prusik lanyard, CMI micro pulley, 2 Climb Right auto locking carabiners.
Contains everything needed to add a split tail with the Blake’s Hitch to your bag of tricks.
Contents: 16 strand split tail, CMI micro pulley, small brass swivel snap, 2 Climb Right auto locking carabiners.
Swivel with large rings that turn freely. Great for all manner of rigging and climbing systems. 8,100 lbs tensile strength (36kN).