The Akimbo is a versatile mid-line attachable friction device that allows climbers to ascend and descend a stationary or moving rope system without changing equipment, and without detaching from your saddle.
Adjustable settings allow for optimal performance with a range of climber weights and rope diameters.
The Akimbo features rope contact surfaces (Upper and Lower Bollards) that adjust to accommodate a wide range of rope sizes to suit the climber's needs or preferences—all without tools or disassembling components. The Bollards can also be adjusted to increase or decrease friction to accommodate changes in climber weight, changes in environment, or adjust for natural wear of the Akimbo's contact surfaces.
The Akimbo opens easily to remove or install a rope mid-line in seconds, and compresses back down into a compact form factor both on and off the rope. When climbing on stationary rope, the chest harness connection point facilitates quick connections by way of an innovative wire gate. As opposed to a closed loop attachment, the wire gate conveniently allows the climber to use a small non-PPE carabiner to connect to the SRS attachment point, or directly to a loop of cord.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel acetate which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Part Number: RG80
Rope Sizes*: 11.5mm - 13mm
WLL (Working Load Limit)*: 100kg or 130kg (220lb or 286lb)
Weight: 9.2oz (261gm)
Certification: CE
*Rope selection will determine working load limit of the Akimbo.
*Only use ropes approved by Rock Exotica. See list of approved ropes, or consult the Akimbo user instructions.
