Kong SLYDE
Thanks to the same principle of knots, SLYDE is an ingenious adjuster for ropes that reduces impact forces. It can be used with ropes with a diameter between 9mm and 10mm.
The user can self-make its own system that can be created choosing the most appropriate way for the situation on-point, by taking into account types of rope and connections, number of forces involved, weights, environmental conditions (wet, dust, snow… make the rope stiffer and not so sliding), wear, and what could happen during use. When correctly evaluated, those parameters allow to obtain a system fine-tuned according his requirements. Remember that the free rope end must not slip out from the SLYDE, while giving enough length to absorb the greatest foreseen shock!
Kong SLYDE Features:
- Rope Compatibility: Designed specifically for dynamic ropes between 9mm and 10mm in diameter
- Force Absorption: Uses friction to allow a tiny amount of rope slippage during a shock load, significantly reducing impact forces on the anchor
- Ultralight Build: Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy and weighs only 44 grams.
- Compact Footprint: Measures a sleek 63 mm in length for minimal bulk on a harness
- High Strength: Boasts a robust structural breaking strength of 25 kN.
- Manual Customization: Allows users to build a completely customizable DIY tether tailored to specific environments, weights, and rope types
- Geometric Locking: Functions without mechanical moving parts, utilizing a tight rope bend geometry to pinch the cord and lock itself under load.
Specifications:
- Material: High-quality aluminum alloy
- Weight: 44 grams (1.55 oz)
- Length: 63 mm (2.48 in)
- Main Hole Diameter: 15 mm
- Rope Diameter: Optimized for 9 mm to 10 mm dynamic ropes
- Breaking Strength: 25 kN
- Locking Mechanism: Mechanical-free geometric friction
Certifications:
- PPE Rating: Not certified as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Standards: Does not meet EN958 (sold as a component, not a pre-made system)
Dimensions:
- Length (Main Dimension): 63 mm (2.48 in)
- Width: 49 mm (1.93 in)
- Thickness: 9 mm (0.35 in)
- Carabiner Eyelet (Main Hole Diameter): 15 mm
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