ART
ART Ropeguide Twinline
A roller friction saver from ART that protects bark and rope at the tie-in.
Typical $200
Friction Savers & Canopy Anchors
A friction saver sits between your rope and the tie-in limb, protecting the bark and your rope while making MRS climbing smoother. We carry adjustable friction savers, anchor slings and ring-style designs.
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CMI
CMI Anchor Sling
A tough webbing anchor sling for setting tie-ins and anchors around stems and limbs.
Typical $35
Gap Arborist Supply
Stars and Stripes Adjustable Friction Saver
An adjustable rope friction saver that fits small leaders and big unions alike.
Typical $85
Gap Arborist Supply
ANSI Arborist Crane Tie-In Point with Carabiners
A crane tie-in assembly with connectors for climbers working off a crane.
Typical $179
Gap Arborist Supply
ANSI Arborist Crane Tie-In Point
A dedicated climber connection for crane-assisted tree work.
Typical $129
Buckingham
Buckingham Buck SuperSaver
A Buckingham friction saver that protects the tree and your climbing line.
Typical $89
Buckingham
Buckingham Webbing Friction Saver
Classic two-ring webbing cambium saver for climbers who want simple and reliable.
Typical $45
Clogger
Clogger RopeGuard Chainsaw Protective Rope Sleeve
Cut-resistant sleeve that adds a layer of protection to the line near your saw.
Typical $40
DMM
DMM Retrieval Cone
A small cone that helps friction savers and anchors slide out of the tree cleanly.
Typical $15
Fitch Saver
Fitch Saver Mid-Line Attachable Redirect
Add a redirect mid-climb without untying or reaching for a rope end.
Typical $95
KM Tree
KM Tree Adjustable Friction Saver
Adjustable-length ring saver that fits a wide range of stem sizes.
Typical $70
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Equaliza
Adjustable anchor that shares your tie-in across two attachment points.
Typical $90
Teufelberger
Teufelberger fimbCLIMB
Teufelberger anchor system for protecting the tie-in point and your climbing line.
Typical $110
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Pulleysaver Replacement Lanyard
Genuine replacement rope for the Teufelberger Pulleysaver adjustable saver.
Typical $50
Gap Arborist Supply
Arborist Crane Tie-In Point with Yale Rope
A dedicated climber tie-in for crane-assisted tree removals.
Typical $249
CAMP
CAMP Herbol Cambium Saver
A cambium saver from CAMP that protects the tree and your climbing line.
Typical $99
CMI
CMI Friction Saver with Aluminum Rings
A ring-and-ring friction saver from CMI with light aluminum rings.
Typical $79
Gap Arborist Supply
Gap Arborist Supply OP Friction Saver
A straightforward friction saver for protecting bark and rope at the tie-in.
Typical $69
Yale Cordage
Yale Phantom Replacement Friction Saver Lanyard
A fresh rope section for your Phantom adjustable friction saver.
Typical $49
Yale Cordage
XTC 16 Steel Ring-to-Ring Friction Saver
A steel ring-to-ring friction saver on 16-strand rope for a protected tie-in.
Typical $69
Yale Cordage
Yale Phantom Adjustable Friction Saver
An adjustable friction saver that fits small and large tie-in stems.
Typical $139
Petzl
Petzl Treesbee Screwlink Friction Saver
A Petzl friction saver with a screwlink end for protecting rope and bark.
Typical $99
Buckingham
Buckingham TreeSqueeze Friction Saver
A Buckingham friction saver for protecting the tree and your climbing line at the tie-in.
Typical $89
The Splice Shop
The Splice Shop Soft Canopy Anchor
A light rope canopy anchor for single rope technique climbers.
Typical $89
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Adjustable Friction Saver
An adjustable rope friction saver that fits a range of limb sizes at the tie-in.
Typical $69
Edelrid
Edelrid Bicolor Cambium Saver
A two-color cambium saver that protects bark and rope at your tie-in.
Typical $79
KM-III
KM-III Max Adjustable Friction Saver
An adjustable friction saver that fits a wide range of limb sizes.
Typical $159
Petzl
Petzl Eject Friction Saver
A ground-set, retrievable friction saver from Petzl for arborist tie-ins.
Typical $199
Petzl
Petzl Naja Friction Saver
A Petzl friction saver for protecting bark and rope at the tie-in.
Typical $99
Gap Arborist Supply
Retrieval Link for Small Ring-to-Ring Rigging Sling
A small add-on that helps you pull a ring-to-ring sling out of the tree.
Typical $19
Sirius
Sirius Multisaver
A versatile friction saver that adapts to a range of limbs and tie-in setups.
Typical $149
Teufelberger
Teufelberger fimblSAVER
An adjustable Teufelberger friction saver that sizes to the limb.
Typical $139
Teufelberger
Teufelberger multiANCHOR
An adjustable anchor sling for canopy tie-ins and basal anchors.
Typical $109
Teufelberger
Teufelberger PulleySaver
A pulley-equipped friction saver for climbers who want an easier advance on doubled rope.
Typical $165
Yale Cordage
Yale R.I.N.G. Friction Saver
A ring-style friction saver from Yale for clean, retrievable doubled-rope tie-ins.
Typical $95
Gap Arborist Supply
2 in. Ring-to-Ring Friction Saver
A simple ring-to-ring friction saver for a cleaner tie-in and less rope wear.
Typical $59
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Buying guide
Why use one
Running a rope directly over bark wears the rope, heats it, and damages the cambium. An arborist friction saver gives the rope a smooth metal or ring path, cuts friction so advancing your hitch is easier, and keeps the tie-in clean. Adjustable friction savers fit a range of limb diameters, and cambium savers with rings can often be retrieved from the ground. Size the sling to the limb, rate it for life support, and inspect before every climb.
Types of friction savers
Ring-and-ring friction savers use two rings on a sling; they are light, cheap and simple. Adjustable friction savers let you set the length to fit different limb sizes. Anchor slings with steel or aluminum rings can be girth-hitched or wrapped around a stem. Some designs, like the ART Ropeguide, add a pulley for smoother rope travel. Retrievable designs can be set and retrieved from the ground with the right technique. Inspect slings and rings for wear before every climb.
Common questions
Do I need a friction saver for SRS?
Not always, because SRS anchors are often set differently, but many climbers still use an anchor sling or friction saver to protect the tree and rope.
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