Description
This is one of the most talked-about climbing tools in recent years! Rock Exotica has made the creation of arborist Jamie Merritt available to the masses, using precision aluminum milling to create this ascent/descent device that can be used for DRT and SRT climbing. The Akimbo is easily mid-line attachable and the level of friction can be adjusted without any tools.
Details
Note: Akimbo is CE certified.
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The Rock Exotica Akimbo is a long-awaited SRT climbing device that is midline attachable, compact, lightweight, adjustable, and easy to set up and use. Product specifications and more information will be available in the coming weeks!
From Rock Exotica's User Instructions:
The following ropes are approved for use with the Akimbo at the Working Load Limit shown below. Only approved ropes should be used with the Akimbo. Working Load is equal to the total weight of the climber including gear.
Total Working Load of the climber must not exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL) for the rope listed below or slippage may occur!
Check www.rockexotica.com/akimbo for updates to the approved list of ropes.
| WLL: 100kg (220lbs) | ||
| Manufacturer | Model | Dia. (mm) |
| Samson | Voyager | 11.8 |
| Teufelberger | XStatic | 11.7 |
| Yale | Poison Ivy/Blue Moon | 11.7 |
| WLL: 130kg (286lbs) | ||
| Manufacturer | Model | Dia. (mm) |
| Cousin | Atrax | 11.6 |
| Sterling | Scion | 12.5 |
| Sterling | WorkPro | 12.5 |
| Sterling | HTP | 12.5 |
| Teufelberger | Fly/Dragonfly | 11.1 |
| Teufelberger | Drenaline | 11.8 |
| Yale | Scandere | 11.7 |
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Country of Manufacture:
- US
- Manufacturer Part Number:
- RG80
- Product Type:
- SRT Climbing Devices