OAR rope ascender/ descender

This is a video of my handmade ascender in action. I call it an OAR, which stands for Offset Ascending Rack. It acts as a self advancing one way rope cinch which allows you to ascend a 1/2" rope and then descend with the same device. To view the static load test, and drop test, see my other videos.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• climbing
• gear
• one
• way
• rope
• cinch
• ascender
• descender
• arborist
• tool
• invention

[cuttingman6969]

how much did it cost you to make? and how much machining was involved for those of us with out special tools.

[gdsandkes]

@cuttingman6969

I am custom building them for $150.00 + $4.95 shipping (time and material) which is the price for my most recent unit which has four rack arms rather than the three rack arms pictured in this video. The advantage is that it will ascend and descend on both 11mm and 13mm rope.

Disclaimer: The buyer/user of this device acknowledges that ascending/descending on a rope is inherently dangerous, and takes full responsibility for any damage or injury which may result from its use..

[cuttingman6969]

@gdsandkes cool thanks for the info and quick reply I'll keep your device in mind

[gdsandkes]

If you would like to see discussion about the development of this device, see a website "ArboristSite" and do a search for a thread entitled "ascending rope rack".

[gdsandkes]

If you would like to see discussion about the development of this device, see a website "ArboristSite" and do a search for a thread entitled "ascending rope rack".

[gdsandkes]

I have developed a spring-loaded latch to secure the top gate in the closed position which is not shown in this video

[AxillaryGrenade]

that is sooo sketchy

[fb0034]

Have you seen the Flibitygiget? It might be a nice tool to complement your ascender. flibitygiget {DOT}com