Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

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Rock Exotica

Rock Exotica is a US maker of carabiners, pulleys and rigging hardware. Rock Exotica gear is known for careful machining and smart designs, from the RockX carabiner to rigging devices like the Downrigger.

  • Pulleys and swivels
  • RockX and other carabiners
  • Downrigger rigging device
  • Rescue and rope access hardware

18 products

Rock Exotica

Rock Exotica Downrigger

A rigging pulley for redirecting and managing lowering lines on removals.

Typical $160

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Rock Exotica Unicender

A mechanical friction device that replaces a hitch on MRS and SRS.

Typical $280

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Rock Exotica Akimbo 2

A mechanical friction device for SRS and MRS climbing with smooth, adjustable control.

Typical $399

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Rock Exotica TriRig

A compact rigging plate for organizing anchors and connectors in rope systems.

Typical $75

About Rock Exotica

Rock Exotica builds hardware for rescue, rope access and tree care. Arborists use their pulleys and swivels in climbing systems, their carabiners as everyday connectors, and devices like the Downrigger in rigging setups.

Machined, well-finished hardware is easier on rope and runs smoother. Still, size each piece for the forces you will put on it, follow the instructions, and inspect it before every use.