rock exotica akimbo Rope device

The Akimbo is the long-awaited innovation for professional tree care, combining ascent, descent, and precise positioning in a single, compact device. Its versatility is unmatched: you can use it in both stationary (SRT) and moving rope systems (MRT) without having to switch your setup. Thanks to its practical swing-open function, the device can be installed at any point along the rope, eliminating the need to tediousy thread the rope end through or disconnect the Akimbo from your harness.

The fine-tuning adjustments of the upper and lower friction bollards are unique. These allow you to adjust the friction intensity completely tool-free to suit different rope types, your current climbing weight, or the natural wear of the contact surfaces. The slim design and the integrated wire gate for chest attachment make the Akimbo the ideal, weight-optimized solution for modern SRT climbing in Europe.

The following ropes were tested for usage with the akimbo:

WLL 100kg
Courant Squir 11,5
Marlow Venom 11,8
Samson Voyager Cool 11,8
Teufelberger XStatic 11,7
Yale Poison Ivy / Blue Moon 11,7

WLL 130kg
All Gear Cherry Bomb II 11,8
Cousin Atrax 11,6
Cousin Lignum 12,5
Edelrid Direction Up 13
Notch Banshee 11,7
Sterling Scion 12,5
Sterling WorkPro 12,5
Sterling HTP 12,5
Tango StatX 11,5
Teufelberger Fly 11,1
Teufelberger Drenaline 11,8
Teufelberger Tachyon 11,5
Yale Scandere 11,7