Notch Glide Rope Grab

The Notch Glide rope grab is a compact device that bites the rope in one direction and slides freely in the other, which makes it handy for ascent systems, tending slack and small rigging jobs. It is a tool for trained climbers who already understand how rope grabs load a line.

Where a rope grab earns its spot

A rope grab is the piece you reach for when you need something to hold the line for you. On a stationary rope ascent it can act as the upper or foot-side grab, on the ground it can tend slack in a small haul, and in the tree it gives you a quick way to clip off to a line without tying another hitch.

The Notch Glide is built to run smoothly on the rope when you push it up and to lock when load comes on. That makes it quick to advance without fiddling, which matters when you are halfway up a long ascent and tired.

Fit, inspection and safety

Rope grabs only work on the diameter and construction of rope they were designed for, so check the manufacturer's range against your climbing line before you commit to it. Watch the cam teeth and spring for wear, dirt and pitch, and retire the device if it slips, sticks or shows damage.

Life-support gear must meet ANSI Z133 requirements and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers. A rope grab is not a descent device and should never be your only point of attachment. Browse the full rope grab range to compare options.