We are constantly learning of new products that are very useful for tree climbers, and fall outside of the usual categories in our store. Here you will find the latest tree climbing gadgets and innovative tools, such as rope retrieval devices, lasers, grappling hooks, and more.
The Mini-Reach retriever is a super-compact, lightweight rope retrieval device which adds over 3 feet (1 meter) to your reach, yet folds up to only 7 inches, and weighs only 3.2 ounces. Easily hooks to your saddle with attached tool carabiner (not load-rated) for extended reach when you need aid in retrieving or setting lines.
Warning: DO NOT operate or carry this device near electrical power lines as it conducts electricity. Contact with power lines may result in injury or death.
Collapsible, 10' reach tool with shapeable tip for manipulating ropes.
The IMP is a tool for redirects in SRT climbing. For use with 10mm - 12mm ropes, 25 kN MBS. See the videos below for more information on using this simple SRT device.
The Captain is a self-locating, high strength hook designed to aid stability and positioning for modern work-at-height techniques. It's pivoting D shackle helps orientation and ensures reliable location on the anchor. Great for connecting to remote anchors and facilitating controlled sideways movement. Rated strength of 23kN. Racks on harness to minimize snagging while in the tree.
Clever design allows the device to be efficiently racked when the job is done to minimise chances of snagging.
Please note: a DMM XSRE carabiner is no longer included with the Captain.
This compact little grapnel weighs only 5 oz, and is excellent for use in setting redirects. Only 4" long. Attach a length of throw line and you are good to go! Not for lifeline use.
This lightweight folding knife is ideal for carrying in case you need to cut rope or cord. Easy to open thanks to a textured wheel, can be locked open, and can be clipped anywhere.
Combination smooth and serrated blade edge, stainless steel blade, nylon handle, weighs 1.5 oz (43 g), 2.75” blade.
Rated: OK Review by: Phil
“Just received my Spatha yesterday. First impressions are that it has some fit and finish issues.
The blade was _very_ difficult to open, right out of the box. I thought it was locked closed. It was not. Oiling and exercising the knife has loosened it a fair bit, but the action still feels gritty. This is not the same quality equipment as the Spiderco I bought several months ago.
On the upside, the blade lock is very positive and tight. There is no slop in it. It is also very stiff. With the unlock tab sticking up out of the back of the handle, this might be an inadvertent bonus feature, because otherwise a good hard grip on the handle would tend to release the blade lock. It is not a recessed release.
The blade is stamped as 12C27 Stainless, which is apparently well regarded as a knife steel. It was relatively dull out of the box but took a good edge. I haven't used it enough to say anything about how well it maintains that edge.
The large carabiner hole in the blade pivot will definitely make this easy to attach to the kit. The far end of the handle also has a lanyard hole molded into it which I'm more likely to use. A carabiner through the blade pivot will make stowing this in a pocket or pouch a bit awkward. The handle is all plastic except for the blade lock tang which runs nearly the full length of the handle. The handle is light and stiff.
If I can get the action worked in so that this will actually open with one hand, it will replace the sheathed fixed-blade as my extrication knife. ”
“*Update on that last review:*
After months of daily carry and some pretty rough construction use including cutting bags of cement and mortar open, this knife still hasn't worn in to become a single-hand opener. The blade holds its edge just fine; no beefs there, and when locked open it is good and solid in hand. It just requires (in my opinion) too much effort to open and close this knife. Still like the Spyderco Native a whole lot better.
3-packs of plastic lanyard clips, ideal for managing the slack on your tree-climbing lanyards up to 1/2”. These can be installed on the gear loops of many harnesses, such as the treeMOTION, Sequoia, and many Buckingham harnesses. A pair of needlenose pliers can be used to help install the clip. If your harness does not have cord gear loops, you can always install the clip on your own with some 5-6mm accessory cord. Once installed, the clips give you a quick place to snap the loose end of your lanyard to get that slack out of the way.
