Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Brand

ART

ART, short for Arbor Rope Technologies, makes engineered climbing hardware for arborists. The ART SpiderJack is its best-known piece, alongside the Positioner lanyard adjuster and the Ropeguide friction saver.

  • SpiderJack mechanical friction device
  • Positioner and Positioner 2 swivel
  • Ropeguide friction saver
  • Engineered climbing hardware

11 products

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ART Ropeguide Twinline

A roller friction saver from ART that protects bark and rope at the tie-in.

Typical $200

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ART RopeGuide

A canopy rope guide from ART for smoother running and less bark wear.

Typical $139

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ART SnakeAnchor

An adjustable ART canopy anchor that wraps limbs of different sizes.

Typical $199

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ART SpiderJack 3

ART's third-generation mechanical hitch for MRS climbers who want smooth tending.

Typical $330

About ART

ART designs gear for climbers who like mechanical solutions. The SpiderJack is a mechanical friction device that takes the place of a friction hitch on a moving rope system, giving consistent, adjustable friction and smooth tending. The Positioner, including the Positioner 2 with swivel, is a lanyard adjuster designed for work positioning.

ART also makes the Ropeguide, a friction saver that protects both the tree and your line at the tie-in point. This kind of hardware rewards climbers who read the instructions closely and practice low and slow before using it at height. Learn it with a qualified trainer, follow ART's instructions for compatible ropes and connectors, and inspect it before every climb.