Ultra-light Rope Climbing Kit

Saddle Sizing

• Size 1: 28”-46" Waist; 24" D-to-D; 20"-25" Leg
• Size 2: 32”-55” Waist; 25" D-to-D; 24"-30" Leg

Your kit will contain:

• Petzl Sequoia Harness (SAD210)
• 150’ Velocity Cool Climbing Line (VY15)
• Pirate Auto-locking Carabiner x 3 (CAR134)
• SMC Micro Pulley (PUL124)
• Bailout Sewn Prusik (CLI338)
• 180’ Zing-It 1.75mm Throw Line (THR101)
• 10 oz Vinyl Throw Weight (THR202)
• 12 oz Vinyl Throw Weight (THR203)
• Throw line Storage Bag (BAG150)
• 12’ Velocity Flipline w/Alum. Snap (FLI253)
• SMC Grip Ascender (ASC157)
• Tree Climber’s Companion (BOO101)
• Medium Ergovation Bag (BAG229)

More Information

• Petzl Sequoia features tapered padding, wide back, and comfortable fit
• Harness has tough, durable bridge attachment
• Velocity Flipline replaces the 1/2” flipline in other kits, a lighter rope construction
• Rock Exotica Pirate carabiners are precision manufactured, and have smooth action. 6,075 lb (27kN) rating.
• Velocity Flipline has an aluminum snap instead of a steel snap. Same breaking strength, but lighter weight.
• The included split tail set-up includes a micro pulley for easy slack tending
• Kit can be used to ascend and descend
• Throw line kit provides an easy way to install the rope in the tree
• Improved throw line storage with collapsible throw line cube
• The included Tree Climber’s Companion is richly illustrated and explains tree terms, knots, and safe climbing practices using the equipment in this kit

Safety & Technical Information

Resources:

• Basic Training for Tree Climbers DVD - This DVD series contains training information for spur climbing
• The Tree Climber’s Companion, 2nd Ed. - This book (included in the kit) provides training information for rope climbing
(Requires Adobe Acrobat which can be downloaded free here. Large file. Right click and 'Save As' to save to disk.)

Safety and Technical Information

• The included saddle is intended for work positioning and not intended for use as a fall-arrest harness
• Blaze has a breaking strength of 5,600 lb. and meets the safety requirements for climbing line
• The Rock Exotica carabiners included are positive-locking and have a breaking strength of 6,075 lb. (27kN)
• Regular inspection of all equipment should be performed by a trained professional
• Adherence to the ANSI Z133.1 2006 safety requirements for Arboricultural Operations is highly recommended.

Additional Recommendations:

This kit contains all the equipment necessary to climb a tree without spurs, and can be built on with some of the upgrades below for additional climbing techniques. If you are climbing a tree to remove it, one of our spur climbing kits may work better for you.

• Single Rope Technique (SRT) Upgrade - Upgrades any WesSpur rope climbing kit with the necessary equipment to climb in the SRT technique
• Secured Footlock Upgrade - Upgrades any WesSpur rope climbing kit with the necessary equipment to climb in the secured footlock technique
• Climbing Helmet - Necessary for any work performed above ground level
• Kevlar Chainsaw Chaps - Highly recommended any time a chain saw is in use

Upgrades

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