Descenders

We have a range of descenders for all applications. Our stainless steel rack is the preference of most New Zealand cavers and many rescue teams. Self-locking descenders are required for rope access work and we have a variety of styles, with most of them being double-locking.

ISC, made in UK

AB Doublestop

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Locks off securely in both the hands-free and "panic-grip" modes.

Handle extension gives easier control
Rope can be pulled back through by changing to single locking mode
Rope Ø 10.0 - 11.0mm
Red anodised aluminium
Weight 436 grams
Size 200mm x 79mm x 35mm
System strength depends on rope diameter
CE EN 341-B

Code	Price
DSIA1	-

Aspiring, made in NZ

Abseil Rack

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Can be used for any rope diameter from 7mm - 12mm
Single or double ropes
Two top bars are thicker material
Breaking strength 30kN
5 bars gives greater variability in friction
Weight 265 grams
Stainless steel

Code	Price
DARO1	-

Aspiring, made in NZ

Abseil Rack spare bars

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Spare brake bars for Aspiring abseil racks
Supplied individually or as a set of 4 (bottom bar not included as does not usually wear out)
The top two bars are thicker-walled tubing

Code	Options	Price
DAR11	Set of four	-
DAR12	Thick tubing fixed	-
DAR13	Thick tubing latching	-
DAR14	Thin tubing fixed	-
DAR15	Thin tubing latching	-

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Climbing Technology, made in Italy

Acles DX

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Lightweight abseil device for caving
Rope Ø 9.0 - 12.0mm
Orange anodised aluminium
Weight 252 grams
Size 198 x 44mm

Code	Price
DBCS1	-

SRTE, made in Australia

D1a Singlestop

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Simple threading and effective single locking mechanism
Longer lever gives precise control
Max working load 800kg
Rope Ø 10.0 - 11.0mm

Code	Price
DSSA1	-

ISC, made in UK

Scarab Doublestop

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Locks off securely in both the hands-free and "panic-grip" modes.

Rope can be pulled back through by changing to single locking mode
Rope Ø 10.0 - 11.0mm
Red anodised aluminium
Weight 476 grams
Size 193 x 79 x 35mm
System strength depends on rope diameter

Code	Price
DSIS1	-

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SMC, made in USA

Spider Doublestop

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Locks off securely in both the hands-free and "panic-grip" modes.

Perfect for use in rescue kit as a lowering device
Designed for work positioning & industrial use
Rope Ø 11.0 - 12.5mm
Weight 526 grams
Strength rating 13.5kN

Code	Price
DMDS1	-

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