Clogger RopeGuard Chainsaw Protective Rope Sleeve

The Clogger RopeGuard is a sleeve made from Clogger's cut-resistant fabric that slides over the climbing line close to your bridge, the part of the rope that sits nearest a running saw. It is a backup layer, not a license to cut near your line, but it buys margin on an awkward cut.

Where it helps

Most rope cuts happen close to the climber: reaching across the line for a limb, cutting near a lanyard, or a saw kicking back while the rope is pinned against the stem. The RopeGuard covers that short section, so a brush from the chain is more likely to grab fabric than to go straight through rope fibers.

Fit it so it can slide along the line but stays where you need it. Check that it does not interfere with your hitch, mechanical device or rope runner, and that it does not hide the rope from your inspection.

The sleeve is most useful for climbers who do a lot of work close to the tie-in: crown reductions, deadwooding and removals where you are cutting near your own line. On those jobs a small extra layer of protection costs little in weight and handling. It is a good addition to a kit for newer climbers who are still building saw-and-rope awareness.

What it does not do

No sleeve makes a rope chainsaw-proof. Keep your saw well clear of all life-support lines, use two points of attachment when cutting, and follow ANSI Z133 practice and your training. Inspect both the sleeve and the rope under it before every climb.

If the sleeve takes a cut, retire the sleeve and inspect the rope closely. Browse the rest of our friction savers and rope protection for other ways to protect the line.