Notch Fusion Rope Wrench Tether

The Notch Fusion rope wrench tether is the short connecting link between a Rope Wrench and your hitch on a stationary rope system. Tethers wear and fatigue with use, and swapping in a fresh one is cheap insurance.

What the tether does

On a Rope Wrench system the tether holds the wrench a set distance above your friction hitch. The wrench adds friction and keeps the hitch from grabbing in descent, and the tether is what lets the wrench follow you up and down the rope. A tired, bent or worn tether changes how the system feels, and a damaged one can stop it working properly.

The Fusion tether is a straightforward replacement. Match it to your device and setup, and check that the length works with your hitch.

Many climbers carry a spare tether in the gear bag. If you find damage during the morning inspection, a quick swap keeps you climbing instead of sending you back to the shop.

Inspection and setup

Inspect the tether each day with the rest of your life-support gear. Retire it if the cover is cut, glazed or worn through, stitching is damaged, or it has taken a shock load. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the wrench and tether, and have your system set up and checked by someone qualified.

SRS is life-support climbing. Be trained on it before you use it, and test every setup close to the ground. See other devices for SRS if you are building a new system.