Friction savers protect your climbing rope and the tree from damage caused by the rope running over a limb. They reduce friction for an easier climb on moving ropes. Every moving rope system needs a friction saving device at the suspension point.
ART (Advanced Ropeclimbing Technology) Snakeanchor works as an upper anchor (false crotch or friction saver) or a lower anchor for your SRT climbing. The Snakeanchor is made from doubled cord which stitched together with openings every 2.7 inch so that a carabiner can be inserted at any point along the length, making it adjustable based on which point you use. ART has used doubled 8mm cord to give the Snakeanchor a wider surface area for better grip and abrasion resistance. An aluminum ring protects the eye at one end. WLL on the Snakeanchor is 2 kN. Available in 8' or 16' lengths.
This adjustable ring and ring friction saver allows you to tackle anything up to its full length, thanks to the included RIT prusik. Makes friction saver. Made from 1/2" Samson Stable Braid with 40mm SMC aluminum ring on one end and RIT prusik with SMC aluminum ring.
This item can be built to order within 48 hours if out of stock.
An easier to use Adjustable False Saver (AFS) which improves upon the principles in the Pulleysaver. The steel ring allows the AFS to be easily retrieved in all circumstances, as the ring can't collapse and bind when weighted. All components available separately.
Rated: Disappointing Review by: Jonathan
“ I really liked the idea of this item but have been disappointed with its functionality in actual working situations due to being unable to remotely retrieve it. Twice, I have had to reclimb a tree to retrieve the friction saver because the pulley did not slide through the ring like advertised. Also, the retrieval ball that comes with the kit pulled through the small metal ring when I put tension on the line. I believe this product is a nice idea but is over complicated in nature and extremely finicky. More trouble than it is worth. ”
Developed specially for tree care use, the Cambiumsaver is a mobile sling anchor and belay anchor for climbing ropes. Its differently colored aluminum rings and dual-coloured webbing allow quick and easy identification for straightforward rigging and removal from the ground.
The Chicken Rings Friction Saver is a simple set of Rings that can be easily retrieved from either end of the climbing rope. Put a retrieval device on either end of the rope and pull through. The rope passes through the 40mm rings in the anchor and catches on the 28mm ring in the center. Chicken Rings can be installed from the ground and used in a Moving Rope System (MRS) or Stationary Rope System (SRS) like any other friction set of rings.
Emile Palacio-Tellier and Julien Dansereau created the system.
The Petzl EJECT friction saver offers multiple setup configurations on one or two branches, with precise length adjustment. Its high-efficiency pulley facilitates rope glide at the anchor. Includes a retrieval ball for easy recovery from the ground. Prevents damage to the tree and allows setup even in narrow forks.
The fimblSAVER is essentially a ring and ring friction saver with a few unique advantages. The fimblSAVER has a 17cm wide surface that is better for protecting bark. The steel thimbles provide an excellent surface for your climbing line to run through, and one being on a prusik makes the fimblSAVER quickly and easily adjustable in length. Can be set and retrieved from the ground like any ring and ring saver, and includes retrieval ball.
A soft anchor system designed to create anchor points from tree branches. CAMP built this strap hold up to the rigors of tree work and protect the tree. Color-coded anodized rings allow you to install and retrieve this friction saver with throw line and weight. Two lengths available to accommodate the trees in your area.
The Limitless Crown Anchor anchor combines the attributes of the Flintlocker and an Adjustable Friction Saver. This allows a multitude of anchoring options. One key aspect of the Limitless Crown Anchor is the ability to have an access line in the tree for rescue, in addition to a working line. This is one of the most well thought out pieces of kit to come down the trail in a long time.
The Limitless Crown Anchor was conceived by Jake Riggs, in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Friction saver for tree care that is easily retrievable from the ground, with an integrated pulley and a strap with different adjustment positions.
For ropes 11 - 13mm (up to 1/2�) in diameterThe pulleySAVER is a system for saving friction on ropes, which can be used in many configurations and greatly aids working the tree. 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 chock hitch, wound around in a double leg configuration, or narrowed in a double leg configuration. Easily retrieved from the ground. The equalLIZA link (sold separately) is a short sewn rope on a DMM ring meant to be used as an equalizing link if the pulleySAVER is used on two anchor points.
Buckingham ring and ring friction savers save wear and tear on your climbing line and protect the tree at the same time. By installing a friction saver, the climber can create a 'false crotch' and run the climbing line through the rings on the friction saver instead of over a natural crotch in the tree.
These ring and ring friction savers can be set and retrieved from the ground using a throw line and throw ball (see the technical tab for instructions). Thick layers of webbing provide great durability and an impressive 5,000 lb. tensile strength. Buckingham makes both aluminum ring and steel ring models (steel rings are a bit heavier, but they tend to dissipate heat better and are less abrasive aluminum).
Made from 3/8” Tenex, the Friction Saver Prusik will make any Friction Saver adjustable in size. Colors may vary.
The Friction Saver Retrieval Key is used to easily retrieve your friction saver from the ground. The retrieval ring passes through the larger ring (red side) and catches the smaller ring (green side) to release the friction saver. 6 1/4" long, ring is 1 1/8" wide.
Various small devices for attaching to your climb line to aid in retrieving your friction saver. These will pass through the large ring and catch on the small ring to retrieve your saver.
DMM retrieval cones are the optimum shape for safely retrieving Teufelberger climbing aids. The Yellow (small) is ideal for the pulleySAVER, and the red cone works with all other Teufelberger products.
Super-durable friction savers made from Yale's R.I.N.G. (Red is No-Go) rope and ISC aluminum rings. The Technora jacket provides a super-durable friction saver that adjusts easily with the prusik included in the kits. These durable friction savers have added ease of inspection thanks to the red core in R.I.N.G. rope. If you see red, you know the rope jacket has been compromised.
Replacement ropes for the R.I.N.G. Friction Savers.
The Petzl WIRE STROP is an anchor strap made of 6.5 mm diameter galvanized steel with two terminations of different sizes. It offers multiple configurations for setting up an anchor: directly to an anchor point or around a suitable structure. The plastic sleeve helps keep the connector in position and facilitates clipping. 23 kN rating.
Smooth rope work and special care for the cambium join forces in this outstanding device. The Rope Guide 2010 is very light, and ropes run effortlessly in it. The Rope Guide must be set by hand, but may be retrieved remotely (this is greatly aided with the Double Snapper). The new ring is 50% lighter than a solid ring and still achieves comparable stability as well as much enhanced safety. The rope now runs protected within the tube-shaped ring - and it might sound strange but it is true: the rope enhances the breaking strength of the ring and vice versa! The contact surface is 8 mm parallel sewn double rope makes which combines the strength and advantages of rope with a wider contact surface.
Right behind the tube shaped ring there is now a small "fender" built in. The fender allows for the ring to align vertically when pulled from a forked branch, which makes for an easy gliding even through smaller forks. Release lever: The longer lever now allows for an easy release of the locking cam when pulled, as with the Positioner 2. This makes retrieving even easier and more reliable. Spring loaded cam: This feature prevents rope from accidental sliding.
Click here to download the Rope Guide 2010 Instructions.
The RopeGuide TwinLine are two lines: Either a short, spliced ART rope (SpliceAnchor) with open eye in different lengths (up to 4,5 m) or a long rope according to EN 1891 (10 to 12 mm diameter) without termination in any lengths can be used as anchoring rope. The short rope system is well-tried.
With the long rope system, it is now possible to install the RopeGuide from the ground very easily. With one work step two rope lines can be installed to the anchor point. It is possible to use both � Single or Doubled Rope Technique � for ascent.
The long anchoring rope can be used as second, fully reliable ascent rope because of the removable knot shell made of high-tensile plastic (patent pending). So it is possible for a second person to ascent at the same time as the first climber or to follow the first climber, e. g. for rescue.
Certified to EN 795 B (temporary anchor), CEN/TS 16415:2013 (can be used simultaneously by two persons ) and in accordance with EN 355:2002 (Energy absorber).
The StopperGate is nessecary for using the RopeGuideTwinLine and RopeGuide 2010 in the SRT-Setup. It provides the trapeze to be crushed be the Cocoon. In the SRT-Setup the stationary rope is running through the Cocoon and the Trapeze. Behind an alpine butterfly knot follows, that not slips through the Cocoon and Trapeze. The StopperGate is clicked directly on the Trapeze.
The rope guide splice anchor is a 12mm, spliced rope to be used as a friction saver rope with the Ropeguide TiwnLine.
The TREESBEE anchor strap is used to improve rope glide at the anchor while protecting the tree from abrasion. It is designed for ropes with spliced terminations (the splice goes through the small ring). The galvanized steel rings provide great durability.
This is a special-order item and normally ships in 1-2 weeks if out of stock.
Designed to ease climbing, reduce premature wear on climbing lines and eliminate damage to tree limbs normally caused by excess friction! Allows the user to install the blocks high into a tree without climbing: the blocks are set, and removed, from the ground or another tree using a throw line and throw bag. Once set, the two part rope channel snaps together using powerful magnets inset within the system's self aligning frame. The design is lightweight, provides a better bend radius for rope and an improved running surface with its dual rotating sheaves.
Climbing BuckBlocks are designed to be used by an individual with a maximum weight of 350 lb. when fully equipped, Rigging Model has a manufacturer WLL of 3 Tons.
CMI Anchor Sling is a simple, versatile, and adjustable sling that you can trust. Made from heavy duty nylon webbing with stitched pockets for an easy and safe connection. Created by a climber for climbers. Original design by Gerry Garcia.
Canopy Anchor Sling - Use it as a false crotch redirect in a choking configuration to tie into that perfect place where a natural crotch isn't available. With the same sewn pockets as the larger anchors, it gives you the option to pick your right length with no knots. You can also add a carabiner to a pocket or your favorite pulley to create a low friction cambium saver in a cradle or choked off limb. This sling will quickly become a go to on your saddle.
Pocket Strength: 2,000lb • Overall Strength: 10,000lb • Stainless Steel Ring rated: 10,000lb.
Constructed from flexible metal conduit covered in heavy vinyl. Slick metal interior drastically reduces friction and rope wear, while the jacket grabs the bark to keep the Rope Sleeve in place. An orange band at the halfway point helps center the rope sleeve over the limb. These rugged rope sleeves are easily mended with vinyl tape, and come with a two-year replacement warranty. To install the sleeve over the limb you hoist it up while on your climbing rope with a slippery hitch. Once positioned and centered you pull and pop the slippery hitch out. Minimum safe bend diameter is 6" for the 3/4" ID (inner diameter) sleeve.
Rated: Excellent Review by: johnP
“This is a better way to reduce friction, save your rope from conifer pitch and speed up install/retrieval times. Simple to use, slip it on your rope and set it with a slip not, retrievals the reverse, brillant. Half the price of a traditional ring and ring friction saver, why not buy two!”
Protects the bark of the tree from contact with the rope and the rope from abrasion on the tree. This device has the advantage of being inexpensive and simple to install in the tree, but puts more friction on the line than Ring and Ring or Ring and Pulley friction savers.
1/2" Saver has an opening 1” in diameter
3/4" Saver has an opening 1 1/4" in diameter
