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Rescue ascenders, belay, rappel gear and equipment for search and rescue belaying and rappelling. From companies such as Sterling, Petzl, CMC, BMS, PMI, Traverse and Yates.

Sterling ATS Rappel & Belay Device $39.95 ATS The ATS device (All Terrain Sender) is a versatile belay and rappel device designed for both rock climbing and canyoneering. This unique device accommodates the need for various friction settings on rappel and belay, as well as auto lock-off belay options. The ATS incorporates the best parts of a tube or plate device and a figure 8 with hyper-horns into one compact durable frame. Three additional videos included on the "More Information" page.

SCARAB TR Ultra Light Titanium Climbing & Fire Rescue Rope Tool $249.95 STI-1 The SCARAB® TI ultra light alpine rescue tool by Conterra, machined from solid titanium plate. Works with 6mm to 11mm rope.

SCARAB FR Stainless Steel Climbing & Fire Rescue Rope Tool $99.95 SFR-1 The SCARAB® FR Ultra versatile general rescue tool by Conterra, machined from solid 303 stainless plate. Works with 9mm to 13mm rope

Petzl EXO Personal Safety & Firefighter Bail Out Bag Escape System $395.00 D30 15B The Petzl EXO Personal Escape System provides firefighters with a bail out bag that is a fast, reliable means of egress from a burning multi-story structure. A firefighter equipped with the system can quickly anchor the heat & cut resistant rope with the hook anchoring device and move rapidly towards the exit point. NOTE: Petzl requires certification prior to purchase. See our combined certification/purhase package here. The EXO Personal Safety & Escape System is certified to meet the NFPA 1983 (2006 ed.) standard. EXO Personal Escape Video EXO Brochure pdf Common Questions and Answers about the Petzl EXO

Petzl Rig Compact Self Braking Descender, Yellow $170.00 D21A The self-braking RIG descender is designed for difficult-access work and rescue professionals. It allows the user to access the work station and then easily position himself by using the handle to lock the device in place on the rope. Easy to grasp, this descender is intuitive and comfortable to use. With its innovative and compact design, the RIG offers a simple, efficient alternative to traditional descenders. NOTE: Petzl Rig is designed for rope access. For a self-braking descender designed for emergency rescue consider Petzl's I'D S & I'D L self-braking descenders. To see click ... Ascenders/Belay/Rappel or Petzl

Petzl Rig Compact Self Braking Descender, Black $180.00 D21AN The self-braking RIG descender is designed for difficult-access work and rescue professionals. It allows the user to access the work station and then easily position himself by using the handle to lock the device in place on the rope. Easy to grasp, this descender is intuitive and comfortable to use. With its innovative and compact design, the RIG offers a simple, efficient alternative to traditional descenders. NOTE: Petzl Rig is designed for rope access. For a self-braking descender designed for emergency rescue consider Petzl's I'D S & I'D L self-braking descenders. To see click ... Ascenders/Belay/Rappel or Petzl

Petzl I'D S Self-Braking Descender $235.00 D200S0 The Petzl I'D is a self-braking descender with an anti-panic function for working on fixed ropes. The new version has a new handle which allows easier movement over horizontal or low angle terrain.

Petzl I'D S Self-Braking Descender Black $245.00 D200SN The Petzl I'D is a self-braking descender with an anti-panic function for working on fixed ropes. The new version has a new handle which allows easier movement over horizontal or low angle terrain.

Petzl I'D L Self-Braking Descender $235.00 D200L0 The Petzl I'D is a self-braking descender with an anti-panic function for working on fixed ropes. The new version has a new handle which allows easier movement over horizontal or low angle terrain.

Sterling F4 Escape Device $89.95 F4R Lightweight. Simple. Effective. The new innovative escape device that gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The rope is easily pre-rigged by threading the rope through the holes for fast deployment. Color: Red Note: Carabiner, rope and hook sold separately. Info | Sterling F4 Escape Device PDF Spec Sheet (pdf)

Sterling F4 Escape Device Black $89.95 F4B Lightweight. Simple. Effective. The new innovative escape device that gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The rope is easily pre-rigged by threading the rope through the holes for fast deployment. Color: Black Note: Carabiner, rope and hook sold separately. Info | Sterling F4 Escape Device PDF Spec Sheet (pdf)

CMC Rescue Escape Artist $99.00 300913 Patented The Most Advanced Escape Descent Control Device Available UL Classified to NFPA 1983 - Escape The Escape Artist is fast becoming the industry standard, thanks to its single brake design it provides a hands-free edge transition and optimal descent control. When evaluating descenders side by side, many departments prefer the Escape Artist to other alternatives.

CMC Rescue Double Brake Escape Artist $109.00 300923 Squeeze Too Hard and the Descent Slows UL Classified to NFPA 1983 - Escape Some users were concerned that in a panic situation, a firefighter might squeeze the handle of their descender and not be able to stop. The unique design of the Double Brake Escape Artist will slow or stop your descent.

Petzl Tibloc $30.95 B01 A totally ingenious and ultra-light rope clamp/grab, which should find a place in all areas of rock-climbing, caving and mountaineering.

CMC Rescue MPD 13mm (1/2 in.) Red $650.00 333000 Pulley + Rescue Belay + Descender     UL Classified to NFPA 1983 - General Use     Pulley - Auxiliary - Descent Control More than nine years of research and development went into our patent-pending Multi-Purpose Device (MPD), which features major innovations in advanced technical hardware for rope rescue professionals. The MPD's high-efficiency pulley, with an integral rope-grab mechanism, means it can be used as a lowering device on the main line and belay line systems and be quickly changed over to a raising system without swithcing out or replacing hardware.

CMC Rescue MPD 11 mm (7/16 in.) Slate $650.00 333010 Pulley + Rescue Belay + Descender     UL Classified to NFPA 1983 - General Use & Light Use     Pulley - Auxiliary - Descent Control More than nine years of research and development went into our patent-pending Multi-Purpose Device (MPD), which features major innovations in advanced technical hardware for rope rescue professionals. The MPD's high-efficiency pulley, with an integral rope-grab mechanism, means it can be used as a lowering device on the main line and belay line systems and be quickly changed over to a raising system without swithcing out or replacing hardware.

CMC Rescue 8 Aluminum Descender $52.00 300840 Classified to NFPA 1983 (2001) Designed for Fire Department personnel who need an "8" that is strong, compact and could be attached to the lifeline at any point for rapid deployment. Strength: 12,000 lbs

CMC Rescue 8 Steel Descender $80.00 300850 Classified to NFPA 1983 (2001) Designed for Fire Department personnel who need an "8" that is strong, compact and could be attached to the lifeline at any point for rapid deployment. Strength: 45,000 lbs

SMC NFPA Rappel Rack Assembly $116.65 SM1400xxN In lowering systems or long rappels, Brake Bar Racks have the advantages of minimal rope twist and variable friction. SMC Racks have stainless steel frames with a welded eye that is rated over 10,000 lb. The 6 Bar Rack with Stainless-steel top bar includes one Top Bar and five Angled aluminum Slot Bars.

BMS Dual Hyper Micro Rack (Long) $94.40 MIC2MICROL The BMS Dual Hyper Rack is incredibly small and light. Built entirely out of stainless steel by B.M.S. Our rack easily lowers rescue sized masses & won't twist the rope. Quickly add or subtract friction by looping the rope around hyperbars.

BMS Dual Hyper Micro Rack (Short) $87.75 MIC2MICROS The BMS Dual Hyper Rack is incredibly small and light. Built entirely out of stainless steel by B.M.S. Our rack easily lowers rescue sized masses & won't twist the rope. Quickly add or subtract friction by looping the rope around hyperbars.

PMI PED Personal Descender $35.00 HD26024 PMI Personal Escape Descender can be pre-rigged on an escape rope and stored read to go. Several threading options allow the user to pre-set the descender for the user's weight and desired friction for rappelling. Certified to NFPA 1983-01 as a personal escape device. (Rope not included)

Petzl GRIGRI 2 Belay Device w/assisted braking for 8.9 to 11 mm rope $99.95 D142 The GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking is designed to facilitate belay maneuvers. The GRIGRI 2 works equally well for lead climbing and top roping. It may be used on all single dynamic 8.9 to 11 mm ropes on the market (ideal at 9.4 mm to 10.3 mm). Recall Notification:   Petzl GRIGRI 2 product Recall Notice NOTE: GRIGRI 2 in color Gray is now available. Color Blue is expected to be available mid November; Orange mid January 2011.

Black Diamond nForce Rope Ascender, Right $79.95 620001 Giving you the best grip for jugging icy, muddy ropes, the nForce ascender generates more clamping force than conventional designs.

Black Diamond nForce Rope Ascender, Left $79.95 620002 Giving you the best grip for jugging icy, muddy ropes, the nForce ascender generates more clamping force than conventional designs.

Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay/Rappel Device $29.95 620055 Our most versatile belay/rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now even lighter thanks to windows machined through the body. We also enlarged the auto-block release hole to accept a small carabiner. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or two seconding climbers off an anchor.

Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay/Rappel Device $19.95 620050 With multiple friction modes and a versatile design that's ideal for any climbing situation, the Black Diamond ATC-XP is the evolution of our classic Air Traffic Controller. The ATC-XP's grooved high-friction mode offers three times greater hold and stopping power, while its geometric, fluid design reduces rope kinks when lowering your partner.

Black Diamond ATC $16.95 620045 Simple, lightweight and smooth feeding, the ATC belay/rappel device is easy to operate and, when used correctly, won’t kink your rope.

Petzl Stop Descender $125.00 D09 STOP Auto-braking descender. Designed for long single rope descents in caving. A venerable classic among descenders. When the handle is released, the descender brakes. The descent is controlled by varying your grip on the free end of the rope. The handle is used only to unjam the rope and allow it to slide through the device. Thanks to the safety catch, you can install the rope with ease without having to unclip the descender from the harness. Note: the braking bobbins are replaceable. Specs: For use on single rope from 9 to 12 mm Weight: 326 g Standards: EN 341 classe A.

Petzl Microcender Rope Grab $61.95 B54 A smaller version with the exact same features as the Rescucender. The user connects directly to the grooved cam, which can slip if overloaded and thus act as a load limiter. The device will slide up the rope unaided, while a simple action will allow it to be moved down the rope. It is attached to the rope by two consecutive actions. This operation is slow but offers greater safety. Individually tested. Accommodates ropes size 9-13 mm. Standards: CE prEN 567, UIAA

Petzl Rescucender Rope Grab $64.95 B50 A rope grab designed to minimize damage to the rope under shock loading. The jaw has a set of shallow, slightly rounded teeth-more like grooves. They create just enough friction against the rope and minimize damage in shock loading. Accommodates ropes size 11mm or 12.5 mm. Made in USA.

Petzl Shunt $69.95 B03 Use this safety tool in conjunction with your descender as an automatic safety lock-off device on the tails of your rope. May be used to re-ascend ropes. Use with a doubled rope or two ropes of equal diameter. Strength: Slippage on two ropes: 9mm = 5kN, 10mm = 7kN, 11mm = 7.5kN wt: 190 gm 6.7 oz

Petzl Croll $59.95 B16AAA Thanks to the twisted position of the attachement hole, the Croll is always held flat against the stomach. The new cam facilitates passage of the rope through device,even on the first meters.

Petzl ASAP Rope Fall Arrester $215.00 B71 The Petzl ASAP is a mobile fall arrester for rope. Used to arrest a single person load. It locks onto the rope even if the device is grabbed reflexively by the user during a fall. Locks on vertical or angles rope. Easy to put on and remove at any point on the rope. For use on semi-static rope (EN 1891 type A) from 10.5 to 13 mm diameter. CE EN 353 2

MIO Rope Grab $206.50 HD26005 Exceeds OSHA requirements for personal fall protection equipment with or without a force absorbing lanyard. This highly effective self trailing rope grab grips automatically in the event of a fall and dissipates the energy of the fall by slipping along the rope. Used for 1/2" rope only.

Metolius 4 Step Aider $29.95 AIDE002 Classic, staggered, triangular step construction • 1" flat nylon webbing • Biothane step stiffeners ensure the steps stay open • Reinforced clip in point - full-strength grab loop • Sub-steps in the 2 top steps • Dedicated clip-in point at the bottom for enchaining aiders • 8.5 oz. (241 g)• 60" (1524 mm) -overall length • Strengths: •End to end--4050 lbf (18 kN) •Grab Loop--4950 lbf (22 kN)

Yates 5 + 2 Step Etrier $39.00 YA530 Redisigned withextra long bottom steps to allow greater flexibility in obtaining proper sequencing. Made of 1" flat webbing, short top step in first and second main steps. Reinforced for full strength in any direction of pull. Full strength wrist loop. Extra long bottom step. 4+2 Step Etrier is 61" long, making it similar to most standard 5step etriers.

Traverse Rescue 540 Rescue Belay $359.00 33154x UL Certified to NFPA 1983 (1995) General Use Passes the BCCTR Rescue Belay Competence Drop Test Criteria Developed specifically to meet the needs of rescue system belays.

CMI NFPA Rescue 8 $52.20 R1000NFPA This NFPA Spec rescue descender is big enough to handle the largest ropes, two of them. Extended horns on the upper ring prevent rope from sliding up and locking when tying off.

CMI Rescue Rack with Hyperbar NFPA $118.75 RRACKBNFPA This NFPA Spec rescue rack with hyperbar is a large rack for rescue and industrial use. CMI Sport Racks are formed from 3/8 inch diameter stainless steel and are fitted with oversize stainless steel bars. CMI chose stainless steel over aluminum because of its wearever qualities.

Petzl FootPro $34.95 C49 Adjustable webbing foot loop

Petzl Foottape $17.95 C47 Adjustable webbing footloop. For use with the Ascension or Basic rope clamp/grabs. It is fitted with a mini DoubleBack buckle for ultra-fast and easy adjustment.

Petzl ASAP'Sorber 20 $27.95 L71 20 Energy absorber with integrated lanyard for the ASAP

Petzl ASAP'Sorber 40 $33.95 L71 40 Energy absorber with integrated lanyard for the ASAP

SMC Escape 8 $21.10 SM126501 This ultralight and compact descender is now the personal choice of countless members of SAR and Ski Patrol teams, law enforcement and military around the globe. Its compact size and lightweight makes it convenient to pack in a turnout coat or bail-out kit.

Sterling Bound Purcell Set w/Bag $36.25 RRGKBLPU Sterling Rope Bound Loop Purcells; the essential equipment for anyone working in the vertical realm. 6mm cord with stitched terminations means no more messy knots to deal with... clean and easy. Comes with the perfect bag to store the gear. Chest length 20" end to end Short length 42" end to end Long length 68" end to end

Sterling Bound Loop Prusik Set $16.75 RRGKBLPR Sterling Rope Bound Loop Prusiks are the only way to go for clean rigging; No more guess work! 8mm cord with stitched terminations (bound looped and wrapped) keeps the original strength of the cord and makes the house keeping of your TPB system neat and easy. You'll never go back to the knots again. (Pulley not included) Short 16" Long 22"

Petzl Pirana Tactical $37.95 D05 N Descender for single or double rope Before starting the descent, the user can choose between 3 different friction settings; two cleats allow speed control during descent.

Petzl Huit Antibrulure $19.95 D01 Square-shaped figure-8 descender Square shape reduces rope twist and the risk of girth hitch formation.

Petzl Reverso 3 $35.95 D17 T Ultra light, multi-purpose belay/rappel device, with range of friction adapted to different rope.

Petzl AscenTree $199.00 B19WAA The Petzl AscenTree is designed for ascending single or double ropes in trees or structures using the "footlock" technique, with two PANTIN foot ascenders, using footloop foot stirups.

Petzl Ascension Left NFPA Rope Ascender $74.95 B17WLA These frame-loaded rope clamps are designed for ascension, but may occasionally be used for hauling (handled ASCENSION rope clamp).

Petzl Ascension Left Tactical Black NFPA Rope Ascenders $74.95 B17LN These frame-loaded rope clamps are designed for ascension, but may occasionally be used for hauling (handled ASCENSION rope clamp).

Petzl Ascension Right Tactical Black NFPA Rope Ascenders $74.95 B17RN These frame-loaded rope clamps are designed for ascension, but may occasionally be used for hauling (handled ASCENSION rope clamp).

Petzl Basic $59.95 B18AAA Frame-loaded rope clamp for hauling and lifting The Petzl Basic is a versatile rope clamp used as an anti-slip device in a hauling system, rope climb or self belaying on a fixed rope. For use with single rope from 8 to 13mm. CE EN 567.

Petzl Tuba $199.00 D12 Knot-passing friction brake. Made of heavy welded aluminum tubing and stainless steel, the TUBA is a useful alternative for lowering heavy loads. Not recommended for rappelling. Made in USA.

Petzl Pantin Left $79.95 B02ALA A foot mounted rope clamp the New Petzl Pantin makes rope climbing much easier (when used with the Petzl Croll and Petzl Ascension or Kong Double Ascender)and replaces the "foot lock" technique. for use with single ropes from 8 to 13mm in diameter.

Petzl Pantin Right $79.95 B02ARA A foot mounted rope clamp the New Petzl Pantin makes rope climbing much easier (when used with the Petzl Croll and Petzl Ascension or Kong Double Ascender)and replaces the "foot lock" technique. for use with single ropes from 8 to 13mm in diameter.

Petzl Ascension Right NFPA Rope Ascender $74.95 B17WRA These frame-loaded rope clamps are designed for ascension, but may occasionally be used for hauling (handled ASCENSION rope clamp).

Sterling FireTech 32 Rope with Crosby Hook $186.95 F075AAH015 Combines the outstanding qualities of Sterling's FireTech 32 fire rescue rope with the versatility of an anchor designed specifically for fire rescue; providing firefighters the basics of a personal escape system, enhancing quick emergency egress. Includes Crosby Hook sewn into 50 ft. length rope.

KONG GIGI Belay and Rappel Device $13.95 434826 Perfect for guides, the GiGi has an infinite number of applications. It can be used as both a belay device and emergency ascender. Excellent for crevasse rescue, for lowering heavy loads, or belaying two people at one time. The GiGi is the perfect choice for climbers or alpinists searching for rope management solutions. If you are planning on adding one piece of gear to your rack this year, the GiGi is your ticket. Color may vary.