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WesSpur Climbing Kit Upgrades
WesSpur’s climbing kits contain everything you need to get started with a spur climbing or rope climbing package. On this page you will find upgrades to take your kit beyond the basics.
Climbing Line Upgrade - New version in 2012!
The climbing line upgrade gives the user a rope and split tail assembly in addition to the flipline that comes in the starter kit. This enables the user to maintain two points of connection to the tree while cutting and bypass obstacles such as branches while spur climbing without ever having to be untied. Because this upgrade comes with a split tail assembly for the rope, the rope can be used as a second flipline or as a climbing line. When used as a climbing line, the user has the capability to swing out away from the trunk and also to rappel down to the ground in case of an emergency. Contains 150' ArborMasterR Bigfoot, SMC micro pulley, 2 Pirate auto-locking carabiners, split tail, and small brass swivel snap.
Climbing Line & Safety Upgrade - New in 2012!
This kit provides a climbing line upgrade that can be used as described above, and also includes essential safety gear for working in trees. Contains: ' ArborMaster® Bigfoot climbing line, friction hitch, figure 8, rope bag, Alveo Vent Helmet, Boas Safety Glasses, Atlas Gloves, and helmet-attach ear muffs.
Second Flipline Spur Climbing Kit Upgrade
A second flipline upgrade gives the user another flipline in addition to the one that comes in the starter kit. This enables the user to maintain two points of connection to the tree while cutting and bypass obstacles such as branches while spur climbing without ever having to be untied. To climb safely, a second point of attachment like an additional flipline is required.
To add a second flipline to your spur climbing kit, please add one to your cart from the fliplines page.
SRT Rope Climbing Kit Upgrade
This upgrade to the rope climbing starter kits enables the user to climb in the Single Rope Technique (SRT) by simply shifting weight from the footloop conencted to the hand ascender to the foot ascender, and vice versa, advancing the unloaded ascenders one at a time. This makes climbing rope just like climbing a ladder. Contains: CMI hand ascender and foot ascender, (choice of right or left), ascender foot strap, 2 quick links, standard figure 8, 24” nylon runner, and 7 feet of Sterling 8mm prusik cord.
Secured Footlock Rope Climbing Kit Upgrade
This upgrade to any of the three rope climbing starter kits enables the user to climb in the secured footlock technique. Although still physically demanding, this technique is more energy efficient for longer ascents than the body thrust method.
Rope Wrench Kit - New in 2012!
The Rope Wrench Grants smooth, precise control to the climber, and is an excellent tool for working the tree in SRT, saving time switching between SRT and DdRT systems. The Rope Wrench is supplied with the removable pin, allowing it to be installed mid-line. Kit Contents: Rope Wrench, Rope Wrench pin, Hichclimber Pulley, 2 RockO auto-locking carabiners, 8mm Ocean sewn prusik, Futura right foot ascender.
In the picture to the right, Veteran climber James Luce climbs on an older model Rope Wrench using a different carabiner and tether; although the equipment is slightly different, it illustrates the setup of the system well.
RADS Kit - New in 2012!
The RADS (Rapid Ascent/Descent System) Kit is a simple single rope system that allows the user to easily ascend a single rope with mechanical advantage. With the Gri Gri 2 installed, the climber is always ready to descend simply by removing the handled ascender. A great method for new climbers!
Texas Climbing Kit - New in 2012!
The simplest canopy-entry method, which lets the climber ascend with a simple sit-stand motion. Kit includes: 2 x CMI Expedition Ascenders (left/right), 2 x RockO Auto-locking Carabiners, 2 x Yates Speed Stirrups (left/right), and 2 x 48" Daisy Chains.
Beranek Double Line Rope Walker
This neat little ascender system can be added on to one of our rope kits or used with your own setup. This kit was thought by veteran climber Gerry Beranek. In the doubled rope technique, this system puts a footstrap on the Basic which is in turn connected to the rope by a Prusik on a custom bungee lanyard. This bungee advances the ascender as soon as you step up with your leg that is in the footstrap. Pretty keen. Contents: Pre-sewn bungee with snap, prusik, adjustable nylon foot strap, Petzl Basic ascender.
SRT Basal Rope Sling - New in 2012!
Useful for quickly building SRT (Single Rope Technique) anchor systems. The SMC Mini Rigging plates give plenty of anchor options. The sling, itself, is spliced from high-strength Samson Vortex and adjusts with an extra-long Sterling 8mm prusik. Ideal SRT anchor point.
