Tree Access Replacement Rope Bridge with Gyro 3 Swivel

This Tree Access replacement rope bridge with Gyro 3 swivel lets you replace a worn bridge on your saddle and add a swivel at the same time. The swivel helps keep your climbing system from twisting as you move around the tree.

Why bridges get replaced

The bridge is where your climbing system connects to the saddle, and it wears faster than almost anything else on the harness. Hardware slides back and forth on it all day. A worn, glazed, or cut bridge must be replaced, and this kit gives you a new bridge with a swivel included.

A swivel on the bridge lets your climbing system rotate as you work around the tree, which cuts down on rope twist. Confirm the bridge length and attachment style match your saddle. More parts are in saddle parts and shoulder harnesses.

Installation and inspection

Install the bridge exactly as the saddle and bridge makers instruct, with the correct knots or terminations, and have a qualified person check it if you are not sure. Do not mix parts that the saddle maker does not approve.

Many climbers keep a spare bridge with them so a worn one can be swapped before it becomes a problem. Look at the bridge every time you put the saddle on, and pay particular attention to the spots where carabiners or a ring sit most of the time.

Inspect the bridge and swivel before every climb for glazing, cuts, abrasion, and any stiffness or play in the swivel. Life-support gear must meet ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before use, and be used only by trained climbers.