CAMP Turbofoot Spare Webbing

CAMP Turbofoot spare webbing is the replacement boot strap for CAMP's Turbofoot foot ascender. The webbing wears faster than the metal body, and a fresh strap brings back a secure fit on the boot.

Why the strap wears first

A foot ascender lives on your boot. The webbing grinds against bark, gravel and spur straps, takes every step of a rope walk, and soaks up sap and mud. Long before the cam and body are worn out, the strap starts to fray, stretch and slip, and a foot ascender that shifts on your boot makes every step sloppier.

Spare webbing lets you refresh the fit without retiring a good ascender. Make sure it matches your Turbofoot version. Other foot gear is in foot ascenders and foot loops.

Order spare webbing before the old strap fails completely. A strap that tears during a rope walk does not usually drop you, since the ascender is only one part of the system, but it does stop the climb and leaves you to work out a fix while hanging on the rope. Swapping the strap on the tailgate takes a few minutes.

Fitting and checks

Thread the new webbing exactly as CAMP's instructions show, then test the fit on your climbing boot before going up. The ascender should sit firmly and not twist when you step.

While the strap is off, inspect the cam teeth, spring and pivot, and look for cracks or heavy wear on the body. Clean sap and grit out of the cam. A foot ascender is part of your SRT ascent system: follow the maker's instructions and ANSI Z133, and be trained in the system you climb.

Retire the whole ascender if the cam is worn smooth, the spring is weak or the body is cracked, no matter how good the new strap looks.