Buckingham Throttle
The Buckingham Throttle is the ultimate mechanical rope climbing device for arborists, combining cutting-edge technology with rugged durability.
Designed by Jamie Chambrelli to excel in both MRS (Moving Rope System) and SRS (Stationary Rope System) climbing, The Throttle adapts effortlessly to your climbing style, whether you’re ascending quickly with SRS or positioning yourself with precision using MRS. Ideal for climbers at any level, it offers unmatched performance and control, built to handle even the most demanding tasks in arboriculture.
The Buckingham Throttle is designed to deliver, perform, and grow with users at all levels of arboriculture.
Details
Buckingham Throttle User Instructions (PDF)
- Proprietary dual articulating and self-adjusting cam system, specifically designed for maximum friction control
- For use on 11mm to 13mm climbing lines
- The Throttle includes Rope Capture Technology™, which helps prevent the potential of rope inadvertently coming out of the device
- Easy to Learn Intuitive Design
- Single Rope & Moving Rope System Compatibility
- Enhanced durability thanks to larger 304 stainless steel friction components, significantly increasing wear resistance
- Superior Descent Control for intuitive operation, it ensures smooth, predictable handling, even for novice arborists
- The Throttle’s wear components are replaceable
Buckingham’s Top Rope Recommendations for Utilizing Both SRS & MRS:
- COURANT: 11.5MM (Squir Yellow or Squir Red)
- TEUFELBERGER – 11MM (KM III Max Orange or KM III Max Black)
- YALE: 11MM XTC-24 (Blaze)
- YALE: 11MM XTC-48 (Kernmaster Explore or Kernmaster Code Green or Kernmaster Orange and Blue – SRS & MRS
- YALE: XTC-32 (Blue 32 11.5mm) – SRS & MRS
- SAMSON: 11.5MM (Hyperclimb Cool or Hyperclimb Hot) – SRS & MRS
Full Climbing Line List:
- YALE CORDAGE:
- 11MM XTC-48 (Kernmaster Explore or Kernmaster Code Green or Kernmaster Orange and Blue – SRS & MRS
- 11.7MM XTC-24 (Blue Moon) – SRS & MRS
- 11MM XTC-24 (Blaze) – SRS & MRS
- 11MM XTC-24 CE: (Bandit)- SRS & MRS
- 1/2” XTC-16 (Fire, Spearmint, PLUS)- MRS
- SAMSON ROPE:
- 7/16″ (Mercury) – SRS & MRS
- 11.7MM (POISON IVY, SILVER IVY) – SRS & MRS
- 1/2” (ArborFreak Danube or ArborFreak Pine or ArborFreak Redwood) – MRS
- 11.5MM (Hyperclimb Cool or Hyperclimb Hot) – SRS & MRS
- 7/16” (HyperStatic 11.3mm)- SRS & MRS
- ***NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON 11MM SAMSON VELOCITY.
- STERLING ROPE:
- 7/16″ 11MM (DRAGON) – SRS & MRS
- 7/16” 11MM (WorkPro)- SRS & MRS
- 7/16” 11MM (HTP Static Rope)- SRS & MRS
- 11.5MM (SCION)- SRS & MRS
- 11.7MM (Big Ups)- MRS
- 1/2” (Sasquatch Max 16)- MRS
- COURANT ROPE:
- 11.5MM (Squir Yellow or Squir Red)
- 11.9MM (Kalimba or Kalimba Bubblegum) – MRS
- TEUFELBERGER ROPE:
- 11.5MM (Tachyon Ash or Tachyon GBW or Tachyon Green Blue or Tachyon Cotton Candy)– MRS
- 11MM (KM III Max Orange or KM III Max Black) – SRS & MRS
- 11MM (Fly or Firefly or Dragonfly) – SRS & MRS
- 11MM (Patron treeACCESS)- SRS-MRS
- 1/2” (Braided Safety Blue or Hi-Vee or Ultra-Vee)- MRS
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I have been on the Throttle for a couple of weeks now. It is difficult to get moving fully loaded in SRS and has the potential to go into free fall and does not go into an all stop when hands are taken off. In MRS it is difficult to pull slack without getting your finger physically on the locked up cam. Also in MRS it is hard to get moving when you are up near the tie in point and on spurs. I can fully collapse the device and nothing happens. I have figured out how to make it "work" but the extra effort makes it really not worth it, even after the price drop. Hope this feedback helps anyone thinking about it. Also, I weigh about 225 lbs.
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I’ve been using the Buckingham Throttle for a few weeks now. It’s smooth in its operation. What makes it standout to me is the seamless process to switch between MRS and SRS without some weird work around to make the switch. Just be careful to make the change from MRS to SRS on the setting or it will lock up or run on you.