WesSpur rope climbing kits are a great way to get started climbing trees. They include the equipment needed to climb a tree without spurs, which is essential when the tree being climbed should not be damaged. This year we have revised our climbing kits to offer you more choices of climbing gear and techniques, while saving you money. Choose one of our climbing starter kits and get going right away, or add one of the kit upgrades for a wider range of climbing techniques.
Starter kits contains the bare essentials necessary to get into a tree without using spurs. These kits are intended to be used in the doubled rope technique, and contains the necessary equipment to connect the climbing line to the saddle in the split tail method using either the Blake's Hitch or the French Prusik (aka the VT). This enables the climber to use the body thrust technique as described in the included copy of The Tree Climber's Companion. While this technique is quite physically demanding, it requires less equipment than other techniques and is less expensive.
The Basic starter kit provides the necessary equipment with the lowest possible price tag. The equipment in this kit is not as comfortable or versatile as that in the Deluxe and Ultra-Light kits, but and meets the same safety standards.
The Deluxe starter kit provides a large step up in comfort and durability. The equipment for this kit is some of the most popular used by professionals, and was selected to provide the most comfortable climbing experience possible.
The Ultra Light starter kit shaves off every ounce possible for the lightest climbing kit we could put together.
The basic rope climbing starter kit provides equipment that is sturdy and meets industry standards. This is the ideal place to start for people who are just starting climbing or who will be using the equipment a few times a year.
Contents: Weaver 1034 saddle, Yale XTC 12-strand rope, Blue Streak split tail, 2 x Climb Right Large D carabiners, Slick Line throw line kit, climb right micro pulley, medium brass snap, 3-strand flipline, large canvas gear bag, Tree Climbers Companion.
Saddle size: S 30-34", M 34-40", L 40-44", XL 44-48"
This kit is a big step up in comfort and versatility. The Deluxe Master II saddle is very popular because of it's thick padding, multiple tie-in options, and quick connect leg buckles. Arbor Master Blue Streak rope is the strongest climbing line we sell. The double-braid flipline adjusts with the Petzl Micrograb, and the carabiners have been updated to the popular petzl AM'D. The Zing-It throw line is light, strong, and easier to use.
Contents: Deluxe Master II saddle, Samson Blue Streak rope, Bee-line prusik lanyard, 3 x Petzl AM'D carabiners, Zing-It throw line kit, CMI micro pulley, medium brass snap, Double-braid flipline, micrograb, large canvas gear bag, Tree Climber's Companion.
Saddle size: S 28-32", M 32-36", L 36-40", XL 40-44"
This kit is comfortable, versatile, and shaves off every ounce of weight possible. The Butterfly II saddle is very comfortable and weighs only 4lbs. Velocity rope is the lightest climbing line we sell, and still meets safety requirements. This kit is perfect for people who want to reduce as much weight as possible in their climbing kit.
Contents: Butterfly II saddle, Samson Velocity rope, Bee-line prusik lanyard, 3 x Petzl AM'D carabiners, Zing-It throw line kit, CMI micro pulley, medium brass snap, Double-braid flipline, micrograb, large canvas gear bag, Tree Climber's Companion.
Saddle size: 1(standard) 28-34", 2(large) 34-40"
This upgrade to the rope climbing starter kits enables the user to climb in the Single Rope Technique (SRT) using ascenders. This is the easiest rope climbing technique and is usually the preferred technique for long ascents. There are several ways in which the included equipment can be connected and used. In any case however, the user simply shifts weight from one ascender to the other, advancing the ascender that has no weight on it. Makes climbing rope just like climbing a ladder! Contains: Petzl Ascension (right or left) hand ascender, Pantin foot ascender, ascender foot strap, 2 quick links, standard figure 8 ascender, 24” nylon runner, and 7 feet of Technora prusik cord in a pre-tied loop.
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.
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