CMI
CMI Micro Rescue Pulley
A small, strong pulley for hitch tending, haul systems and rescue kits.
Typical $40
Micro Pulleys & Climbing Pulleys
A micro pulley tends your hitch so you can pull slack one-handed while you climb. These compact climbing pulleys from DMM and CMI are built for hitch tending, lanyards and light hauling.
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DMM
DMM Hitch Climber Eccentric Pulley
The hitch-tending pulley many tree climbers build their friction hitch around.
Typical $75
DMM
DMM Hitch Climber Pulley
A climber pulley built to tend a friction hitch on a doubled-rope system.
Typical $65
CMI
CMI Micro Hitch Tending Pulley
A small pulley that sits under your hitch and keeps slack moving as you climb.
Typical $40
CMI
CMI Shackle Pulley
A compact pulley with an attached shackle for quick redirects and light hauling.
Typical $55
DMM
DMM Pinto Pulley Spacer
A small accessory that keeps your Pinto pulley setup aligned and tidy.
Typical $10
Petzl
Petzl MOBILE Hitch Tending Pulley
A small, light Petzl pulley that lives on the saddle for hitch tending and redirects.
Typical $30
Petzl
Petzl RESCUE Pulley
A strong, efficient prusik-minding pulley for haul systems and redirects.
Typical $110
Singing Tree
Singing Tree Rope Wrench Pulley
A pulley for the Rope Wrench system that helps tend slack on single-rope climbs.
Typical $60
SMC
SMC Crevasse Pulley
A light, compact pulley for hitch tending, redirects and simple hauls.
Typical $30
DMM
DMM Pinto Rig Pulley V2
Compact pulley with an extra attachment point for climbing and MA systems.
Typical $56
R-Easy
R-Easy Climbing Lanyard Adjusting Pulley
Pulley designed to make adjusting a climbing lanyard smoother.
Typical $75
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Buying guide
Choosing a micro pulley
The most common arborist use is a pulley clipped below your friction hitch so you can tend slack as you advance. Check that the pulley side plates fit the hitch cord eyes and connectors, and that the sheave suits your rope diameter. Eccentric and hitch climber designs keep the hitch and pulley aligned. For rescue and light hauling, choose a pulley rated for those loads. Inspect sheaves and side plates before every climb.
Types and materials
Micro pulleys usually have aluminum side plates and a sheave on a bushing or bearing. Bearings run more smoothly but cost more. Eccentric pulleys, like the DMM Hitch Climber Eccentric, have a connection point that keeps the pulley oriented with your hitch. Rescue pulleys, like the CMI micro rescue pulley, are built for higher loads. Check ratings and compatibility with your hitch cord and connectors.
Keep sheaves free of sawdust and grit, and retire any pulley with cracked plates, a wobbling sheave or a worn axle. Micro pulley tree climbing setups only work well when the pulley spins freely.
Common questions
Do I need a pulley for my hitch?
It is not required, but a micro pulley makes slack tending much easier and reduces wear on your hitch cord.
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