ISC Rope Wrench Kit with Squirrel Tether and Pulley
The Squirrel Tether is an aluminum tether for the ISC Rope Wrench designed for low-friction ascents and optimal engagement of the Rope Wrench, as required during descent and lateral movements within the canopy.
The Squirrel Tether is manufactured from aluminum, which ensures that twist and flex in the Rope Wrench system, is minimal. This means that the Rope Wrench remains in the optimal low friction position during ascent, (allowing the climber to achieve maximum climb efficiency), and ensures that the Rope Wrench engages efficiently, as required during lateral movements and descent.
The Squirrel is fitted with a stopper bollard, which keeps the Rope Wrench correctly positioned, to ensure correct engagement on the rope. The stopper bollard also prevents the Rope Wrench from pinching or squashing the user's hand. This means that the user can safely handle the upper or lower part of the tether, when tending and adjusting the system, on the rope.
Details
- The Squirrel can be used with an SRS Chest Harness, for hands-free tending of the system, while ascending.
- The Squirrel offers a choice of four SRS Chest Harness attachment points
- The secondary aperture of the Squirrel Pulley provides an attachment point for the addition of a secondary system
- The Squirrel system can be used for rescues.
Rope Diameter Range: 11mm to 13mm (7/16 inch to 1/2 inch)
Minimum Breaking Strength: 24kN (5400 lbs)
Finish: Anodized
Tether Weight: 350 grams (12 ounces)
Tether Height: 319mm (12-9/16 inches)
Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rope Wrench Weight: 128 grams (5 ounces)
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Agreed, not great
I've gone back to a hitch climber separate rope wrench after this. Don't buy the ISC Squirrel tether. Very hard to ascend. It's like you're dragging weights
Not great
It is extremely hard to ascend because the pin prevents the wrench from folding down enough to let the rope run free through it. The ISC Squirrel tether could use some serious work to make usable on a daily basis.