RG80 Akimbo
The Akimbo is a unique arborist climbing tool that enables the climber to ascend, descend and position on both stationary rope and moving rope systems. 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.
APPROVED ROPES
The following ropes are approved for use with the Akimbo at the Working Load Limit (WLL) shown below. Only approved ropes should be used with the Akimbo. Working Load is equal to the total weight of the climber including gear. Total Working Load of the climber must not exceed the Working Load Limit (WLL) for the rope listed below or slippage may occur!
Rope Sizes*: 11.5mm - 13mm
WLL (Working Load Limit)*: 100kg or 130kg (220lb or 286lb)
Weight: 9.2oz (261gm)
*Rope selection will determine working load limit of the Akimbo.
*Only use ropes approved by Rock Exotica. See list of approved ropes below, or consult the Akimbo user instructions.
Approved Ropes (.pdf)
Suitability of approved ropes can be affected by environmental factors, condition of rope, and condition of Akimbo. Follow steps in the Akimbo User Instructions to test rope and verify friction settings before climbing. Check often for updates to the list of approved ropes.
WLL: 100KG (220LB)
Do Not Exceed this weight on the ropes listed below!
Manufacturer, Model, Dia. (mm):
Courant, Squir, 11.5
Marlow, Venom, 11.8
Samson, Voyager Cool, 11.8
Teufelberger, XStatic, 11.7
Yale, Poison Ivy / Blue Moon, 11.7
WLL: 130KG (286LB)
Do Not Exceed this weight on the ropes listed below!
Manufacturer, Model, Dia. (mm):
All Gear, Cherry Bomb II, 11.8
Cousin, Atrax, 11.6
Cousin, Lignum, 12.5
Edelrid, Direction Up, 13
Notch, Banshee, 11.7
Sterling, Scion, 12.5
Sterling, WorkPro, 12.5
Sterling, HTP, 12.5
Teufelberger, Fly, 11.1
Teufelberger, Drenaline, 11.8
Teufelberger, Tachyon, 11.5
Yale, Scandere, 11.7