Ultra-Light Rope Climbing Kit

Saddle Sizing

• Size 1 (Small - Medium) : 28-34”
• Size 2 (Large - Extra Large) : 34-40”

Your kit will contain:

• Buckingham Butterfly II Tree Saddle
• 150’ Velocity Cool Climbing Line (“Hot” color available on request)
• Bee-Line prusik lanyard
• CMI Micro Pulley
• Small Brass Swivel Snap
• 2 x Petzl AM'D Positive Locking Carabiners
• 180’ Zing-It Throw Line
• 16 oz. Throw Weight (Other sizes available upon request)
• 12’ x 1/2” Double-Braid Flipline
• Petzl Micrograb Flipline Adjuster
• Large Canvas Gear Bag
• Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed.

More Information

• Butterfly II Tree Saddle is one of the newest generation of saddles
• Butterfly II features thick padding, multiple tie-in points, quick-connect leg buckles, multiple gear loops
• Butterfly II Saddles is modular, meaning the lower section can be replaced or exchanged for a batten seat to turn the saddle into the Dragonfly Saddle
• Samson Velocity is a light-weight 24-strand double braid, the lightest climbing line we can find (5.6lbs per 100’)
• Double-braid flipline with carabiner and micrograb is a lightweight, adjustable flipline for an additional tie-in while climbing and working
• The included split tail set-up includes a micro pulley for easy slack tending
• Kit can be used to ascend and descend
• Throw line kit provides an easy way to install the rope in the tree
• The included Tree Climber's Companion is richly illustrated and explains tree terms, knots, and safe climbing practices using the equipment in this kit

Resources:

• Basic Training for Tree Climbers DVD - This DVD series contains training information for spur climbing
• The Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed. - This book (included in the kit) provides training information for rope climbing

Safety and Technical Information

• The included Komet Butterfly II Saddle is intended for work positioning and not intended for use as a fall-arrest harness
• Velocity has a breaking strength of 5,600 lbs. and meets the safety requirements for climbing line
• The Petzl carabiners included are positive-locking and have a breaking strength of 6,3000 lbs (28kN)
• Regular inspection of all equipment should be performed by a trained professional
• Adherence to the ANSI Z133.1 2006 safety requirements for Arboricultural Operations is highly recommended.

Additional Recommendations:

• Single Rope Technique (SRT) Upgrade - Upgrades any WesSpur rope climbing kit with the necessary equipment to climb in the SRT technique
• Secured Footlock Upgrade - Upgrades any WesSpur rope climbing kit with the necessary equipment to climb in the secured footlock technique
• Climbing Helmet - Necessary for any work performed above ground level
• Kevlar Chainsaw Chaps - Highly recommended any time a chain saw is in use

Customers who bought this also bought:

• Vertex Climbing Helmet - Necessary to safely work at heights
• Nylon Loop Runners - Great for a wide variety of uses
• SRT Rope Climbing Upgrade - Upgrade your rope climbing kit with hand and foot ascenders
• Secured Footlock Upgrade - Upgrade your rope climbing kit to use the secured footlock method
• Buckingham Spur Kit with T Pads - A spur kit is best used on removals

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• Ultra-Light Spur Climbing Kit - The Ultra-Light Spur Climbing Starter Kit is great for removals