SRS Devices & Rope Wrenches
SRS devices let you work a stationary rope with control. The rope wrench family, including the ISC Rope Wrench and the Notch Flow, adds friction above a hitch so you can descend and move through the canopy smoothly.
Notch Equipment
Notch Flow Adjustable Rope Wrench
An adjustable rope wrench for SRS climbers who want to dial friction to the rope.
Notch
Notch Fusion Rope Wrench Tether
Replacement tether that links a Rope Wrench to your friction hitch on SRS.
Petzl
Petzl Chicane Auxiliary Brake
An auxiliary brake that turns a Zigzag into an SRS device.
ISC
ISC Chipmunk Flex Tether
A replacement flexible tether for the ISC Chipmunk in SRS setups.
Vertec
Rope Runner (Vertec)
A mechanical friction device for stationary rope tree climbing.
Petzl
Replacement Friction Pins for Chicane
Fresh friction pins to keep a Chicane braking smoothly on a stationary rope.
ISC
ISC Apex Rope Wrench
A rope wrench for SRS climbers who want a hitch that tends and descends smoothly.
Singing Tree
Singing Tree Rope Wrench Slick Pin
A replacement slick pin for the Singing Tree Rope Wrench.
Rock Exotica
Rock Exotica Akimbo 2
A mechanical friction device for SRS and MRS climbing with smooth, adjustable control.
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Buying guide
How rope wrenches fit in
A rope wrench rides above your hitch on a short tether and bends the rope through a few contact points, adding friction so the hitch does not have to do all the work. Adjustable wrenches let you tune friction for rope diameter, temperature and how heavy you are with tools. They work with a tether and a hitch, not instead of one.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for compatible ropes, hitches and tethers, inspect wear points before every climb, and learn SRS from a qualified trainer.
Picking a setup
Start by deciding how you want to climb. A rope wrench with a hitch is light and familiar to MRS climbers, and it suits climbers who want fine control. A tether choice matters too: rigid and semi-rigid tethers like the Notch Fusion keep the wrench aligned and help it tend itself. Consider how often you change between ropes of different diameters, and whether you want adjustable friction for different weather and rope conditions.
Common questions
Does a rope wrench replace my hitch?
No. A rope wrench adds friction above a hitch or approved device. You still need the hitch or device as part of the life-support system.
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