Friction Management Devices

fimblSAVER by Teufelberger, 4' & 6.5'

The fimblSAVER features several technological novelties and is one of the smoothest friction savers on the market. The two stainless steel thimbles of the fimblSAVER ensure that the climbing rope will run smoothly during work in the canopy. The 10 cm long and tapering longitudinal seam makes pulling the cambium saver off easy. The 17 mm wide support surface is essential in protecting the bark. It is very easy to install from the ground.

SnakeAnchor by ART, 8' or 16'

The SnakeAnchor serves as a lanyard and anchoring device, and can be continuously adjusted (2.7 inch intervals). It can be installed open and used as a friction device with pulley or biner in the desired length. It also can be installed in choking mode and continuously adjusted as well.

OP Pulley Saver by TEUFELBERGER, 3 lengths

The pulleySAVER epitomizes the evolution of friction savers, packing a number of new features. Available in 1 meter (3.28 feet), 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) and 4 meter (13.12 feet)

Caterpillar Friction Savers for up to 5/8" Lines, 3 lengths

This simple and flexible “conduit-style” 5/8" rope sleeve presents a number of advantages over alternative methods, not the least of which are very simple installation and removal. Minimum diameter 3"

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Ropeguide with Cocoon Pulley by A.R.T., 5'

5 feet adjustable friction saver system

Ropeguide with Cocoon Pulley by A.R.T., 10'

The Rope Guide delivers total sensation to an incorporated Lockjack or rope-style split-tail, resulting in ascents and rappels that glide as smoothly as butter.

10-ft adjustable friction saver system

Aluminum Adjustable Friction Saver (from 2 to 10-ft)

Great for use on small to large branches or on a spar. Comes with retrieval ball.

Lanyard Only - 10-foot - Aluminum

For creating Adjustable Friction Saver with hand-tied prusik

Steel Adjustable Friction Saver (from 2 to 10-ft)

Great for use on small to large branches or on a spar. Comes with retrieval ball.

Lanyard Only - 10-foot - Steel

For creating Adjustable Friction Saver with hand-tied prusik

Aluminum Adjustable Friction Saver (from 2 to 6-ft)

Great for use on small to large branches or on the spar. Comes with retrieval ball.

Lanyard Only - 6-foot Aluminum

Replacement Lanyard with Aluminum Rings for the Adjustable Friction Saver

Steel Adjustable Friction Saver (from 2 to 6-ft)

Great for use on small to large branches or on the spar. Comes with retrieval ball.

Lanyard Only - 6-foot Steel

Replacement lanyard with Steel Rings for the Adjustable Friction Saver with hand-tied prusik

Leather Cambium Friction Saver, up to 9/16-in lines

Install and remove remotely, for lines up to 14mm, minimum diameter 5"

ArborMaster 2 Ring Friction Savers Aluminum Rings by Buckingham, 4 lengths

Install and remove remotely using throwline. Available in 24", 36", 48" and 72".

ArborMaster 2 Ring Friction Savers Steel Rings by Buckingham, 4 lengths

Install and remove using throwline. Available in 24", 36", 48" and 72".

MagBloc Friction Saver for Rigging Lines by Buckingham, 5/8"

Installs and removes just like the 2-ring FS - this high-end protection provides improved bend radius and rolling surface

Prusik Only Steel Ring

For Adjustable Friction Saver

Prusik Only Aluminum Ring

For Adjustable Friction Saver

Friction Saver Prusik by SherrillTree, aluminum

Hitch to 2-ring Friction Saver to create an adjustable system for use on a spar.

Friction Saver Prusik by SherrillTree, steel

Hitch to 2-ring Friction Saver to create an adjustable system for use on a spar.

A.R.T. Double Snapper

The Double Snapper allows controlled, remote removal (from the ground) of the Rope Guide. “Double snap” is the sound it makes when connecting with your Rope Guide using common throwline.

Retrieval Ball for Rope Guide and the PulleySaver

Small enough to go through the Cocoon pulley but will not go through the Trapeze allowing retrieval from the ground.

A.R.T. Cocoon Pulley

Another innovative A.R.T. design, this streamlined, double ball-bearing pulley can be attached with a Prusik to any point on other lines (or used on the Rope Guide) for glass-smooth rope movement. (Sling for Rope Guide connection sold separately.- for lines up to 13mm

accessory - A.R.T. Retrieval Strap

The writer honestly doesn't know what the heck this is on 3.28.09 but will soon find out.

accessory - A.R.T. 10' replacement sling

For A.R.T. Rope Guide

Retriever Ball for 2-ring Friction Savers, large

Girth Hitch into the spliced-eye end of climbing line. Passes through large ring and catches small ring.

Speedy Screw Link by Petzl, aluminum

A popular 2-ring Friction Saver removal tool that doesn't pass through small ring. Opens quickly. Maillon with rapid gate.

Mallion Rapide Oval Screw Link, aluminum

Popular 2-ring Friction Saver removal tool that doesn't pass through small ring. 4,400 pound tensile strength. 3" length, 1 1/8" width, 9/16" gate opening.