Mechanical Friction Devices
Mechanical friction devices used to augment or replace friction hitches provide many options for the climber. These devices allow climbers to transition smoothly between ascent, descent, and work positioning. These devices work best when tended with a lightweight, compact chest harness.
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Akimbo 2
Rock Exotica
Our Price $435.00Rock Exotica Akimbo2 Climbing Device Made in the USA by Rock Exotica - Available at WesSpur Tree Equipment The Akimbo 2 is the updated and refined version of Rock Exotica's innovative, mid-line-attachable climbing device designed specifically...ASC102-2- SKU:
- ASC102-2
- Akimbo 2 Manual:
- PDF Document
- Akimbo 2 Spec Sheet:
- PDF Document
Our Price $435.00 -
Petzl Zigzag Plus
Petzl
Our Price $409.95The Petzl ZIGZAG Plus adds a swivel connection for optimized positioning in Moving Rope Systems. Combines the functionality of prusik, pulley, and swivel into a single positioning device with improved consistency of friction, precision, and control. For...ASC198-P- SKU:
- ASC198-P
- Petzl Zigzag Plus Manual:
- PDF Document
- Petzl Zigzag Plus Inspection Procedure:
- PDF Document
- Petzl Zigzag Plus Inspection Form:
- PDF Document
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Petzl Zigzag
Petzl
Our Price $349.95The popular Petzl ZIGZAG allows you to climb in a Moving Rope System (MRS) with improved consistency of friction, precision, and control. The friction links work like a classic prusik and hitch-tending pulley, but in one compact device. The Zigzag can...ASC198- SKU:
- ASC198
- Petzl Zigzag Manual:
- PDF Document
- Petzl Zigzag Inspection Procedure:
- PDF Document
- Petzl Zigzag Inspection Form:
- PDF Document
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Our Price $349.95 -
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ISC Reflex Mechanical Hitch Kit
ISC
Our Price $696.85Kit combines the ISC Reflex with the Apex Rope Wrench and Chipmunk Tether. Your kit will contain ISC Reflex (ASC109) ISC Apex Rope Wrench (ASC171) ISC Chipmunk Flex Tether (ASC915)ASC109KIT- SKU:
- ASC109KIT
Our Price $696.85 -
Petzl Zigzag Plus Climbing Kit
WesSpur
Our Price $599.00This kit combines the Zigzag Plus with carabiners and spliced climbing line so that you can get a professional climbing system in one convenient kit!Oval Petzl OK Triact carabiners are ideal for moving-rope systems, and DrenaLINE is one of the most...ASC198PK- SKU:
- ASC198PK
Our Price $599.00 -
ISC Reflex Mechanical Hitch
ISC
Our Price $429.95The ISC REFLEX offers smooth, low-friction ascent and easy transitions. The Reflex, delivers simplicity, versatility, and control for SRS and MRS tree climbing. The REFLEX is mid-line attachable with friction links for precise friction control with a...ASC109- SKU:
- ASC109
- ISC Reflex Datasheet:
- PDF Document
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Our Price $429.95 -
Notch Rope Runner Vertec
Notch
Our Price $514.99The Rope Runner Vertec brings you smooth climbing and positioning with tool-free adjustment for both SRS and MRS climbing.The Rope Runner Pro transformed the tree care industry, becoming a top-selling climbing device. Now, Notch has worked with Kevin...ASC108- SKU:
- ASC108
- Rope Runner Vertec Manual:
- PDF Document
Our Price $514.99 -
FTC Tree Freexion Subsystem
FTC Tree
Our Price $279.99This set includes the adjustable FREEXION device with its FREEXION TETHER and the FREEXION HITCH. Pair with your favorite hitch tending pulley and auto locking carabiner (sold separately) for a great climbing system.The FREEXION energy diffusion system...ASC107- SKU:
- ASC107
- FTC Freezion Datasheet:
- PDF Document
Our Price $279.99 -
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ART Blackbird Climbing Device
ART
Our Price $529.00BlackBird Rope Safety DeviceRope safety device for ropes 11.2-13 mm (0.44-0.51 in), certified for two-person rescue, EN 12841-B/C.The BlackBird by ART was developed for climbing on both single rope (SRT) and moving double rope (DRT) systems. It allows...ASC160- SKU:
- ASC160
Our Price $529.00 -
Notch Rope Wrench Flow
Notch
Our Price $89.99Flow Adjustable Rope Wrench has an adjustable concave stainless steel bollard which provides customized friction setting. This makes for an improved ultra-low drag ascent, saving you time and energy when you climb. Pair the Flow with the Fusion Tether...ASC152- SKU:
- ASC152
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ISC Rope Wrench
ISC
Our Price $174.95The Rope Wrench friction device by ISC allows climbers to ascend, descend and work the tree 'single Rope" with their favorite friction hitch. While the Rope Wrench ZK-2 is not for use as your life support device, it places a bend in your climbing line...ASC179M- SKU:
- ASC179M
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Our Price $174.95 -
Petzl Chicane Auxiliary Brake
Petzl
Our Price $174.95As long as the Zigzag has been around, people have wanted to use it in SRS - and now with the Chicane you can!The CHICANE allows ZIGZAG and ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusiks to be used on single ropes. It provides continuous additional friction on descents...ASC199- SKU:
- ASC199
- Petzl Chicane Manual:
- PDF Document" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Document
- Petzl Chicane Inspection Procedure:
- PDF Document
- Petzl Chicane Inspection Form:
- PDF Document
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Our Price $174.95