Approved Mechanical Devices

[Raven]

There are so many available now I think I need clarification on which are currently approved for ITCC use. The ITCC website doesn't show any recent advisories but reviewing all the old advisories we find some useful nuggets. I'll just start this as a list and replies can add or subtract from that list or add comments. I'm referring to both MRS and SRS system components.

These are currently approved or have been seen in action at Internationals:

ISC Rope wrench system
ART SpiderJack3
ISC D4 and D5
Petzl Rig and I'd
Petzl ZigZag for MRS, (with Chicane for SRS?)
Taz Lov2


Still wondering about the following:

ISC RopeRunner?
Ropetek HitchHiker?
RE Unicender?
RE Akimbo?

 

[colb]

ISC Rope wrench - not life support
ART SpiderJack3 - mrt is more traditional, like testing for the ISA climbing cert.
Does anyone actually use the other two for tree climbing?

 

[Tony]

There are so many available now I think I need clarification on which are currently approved for ITCC use. The ITCC website doesn't show any recent advisories but reviewing all the old advisories we find some useful nuggets. I'll just start this as a list and replies can add or subtract from that list or add comments. I'm referring to both MRS and SRS system components.

These are currently approved (in writing)
ISC Rope wrench - specific configuration required?
ART SpiderJack3
ISC D4 and D5
Petzl Rig and I'd

I find no mention of the following:
Petzl Zig-Zag? - with Chicane for SRS?
ISC RopeRunner?
Ropetek HitchHiker?
RE Unicender?
RE Akimbo?

Zig zag is fine at ITCC
I don’t know specifically about the chicane, but I would imagine it will be fine as well

Tony

 

[climbstihl]

What about the Taz Lov2?
Seems that would be better for comps than a Rig or D4.

 

[Tony]

It was used last year. I don’t recall seeing it in the work climb, but it was definitely at the ascent event and Masters’

Tony

 

[CanadianStan]

It was used last year. I don’t recall seeing it in the work climb, but it was definitely at the ascent event and Masters’

Tony

In a LOT of ascent events. It’s got the required certifications

Akimbo is a no atm

Roperunner no

 

[saucerboy]

As long as it has CE and EN certifications, you can use it.

ISC RopeRunner no
Ropetek HitchHiker no
RE Unicender no
RE Akimbo no
Petzl ZigZag for MRS yes
Petzl ZigZag + Chicane for SRS no
Petzl ZigZag 2019 + Chicane for SRS yes
Petzl ZigZag 2019 for MRS yes
ART products for MRS yes
TAZ LOV2 yes

With TAZ, Rig, ID... you have to use both hands for descent or you can be DQ

 

[climbstihl]

@saucerboy So if you were doing a limbwalk with a Rig, you would have to use both hands on the rope? Or is that not considered descent?

 

[theatertech87]

Why no orginal zigzag plus the chicane? It's designed and started to work SRT on all version of the zigzag... See This product page

 

[saucerboy]

@saucerboy So if you were doing a limbwalk with a Rig, you would have to use both hands on the rope? Or is that not considered descent?

You have to use both hands pretty much any time you move according to the technical notice

 

[saucerboy]

Why no orginal zigzag plus the chicane? It's designed and started to work SRT on all version of the zigzag... See This product page

I think the Chicane is certified to be used only with the new models of zigzag and zigzag plus (image from page 7 of technical notice). It will probably work just fine with older models, but I´m guessing it will not be allowed for ISA comps.

 

[keithk]

according to petzl, the chicane is compatible with the previous generation zigzag but it is still not approved for isa comps.

 

[Kevin Myers]

Here is the link to the current [6/12/19...scroll down for a newer list...TD] list

https://www.itcc-isa.com/Portals/0/Docs/Equipment-List-Advisory.pdf

 

[COtreerat]

There are so many available now I think I need clarification on which are currently approved for ITCC use. The ITCC website doesn't show any recent advisories but reviewing all the old advisories we find some useful nuggets. I'll just start this as a list and replies can add or subtract from that list or add comments. I'm referring to both MRS and SRS system components.

These are currently approved or have been seen in action at Internationals:

ISC Rope wrench system
ART SpiderJack3
ISC D4 and D5
Petzl Rig and I'd
Petzl ZigZag for MRS, (with Chicane for SRS?)
Taz Lov2


Still wondering about the following:

ISC RopeRunner?
Ropetek HitchHiker?
RE Unicender?
RE Akimbo?

Why is the Singing Tree RR not approved? Does it have something to do with it being midline attachable and relying on slic pins to attach to the line?

 

[robinia]

Why is the Singing Tree RR not approved? Does it have something to do with it being midline attachable and relying on slic pins to attach to the line?

It hasn't gone through all the regular testing/certification criteria.

 

[Crazy_Jimmy]

heres the new list

 

[KentuckySawyer]

heres the new list

I'm blown away that the Akimbo is approved...

 

[Tony]

I'm blown away that the Akimbo is approved...

Why is this shocking?

Tony

 

[COtreerat]

Why isn’t the rope runner approved? Oh wait... Petzl, Rock Exotica, Notch and ISC( rope wrench) all sponsor these events. So the new rope runner pro will probably end up being allowed too I’m guessing

 

[RyTheTreeGuy]

I was under the assumption that it is because of the CE rating that the Akimbo has recently recieved. If the RR Pro gets the certification I would imagine it will be approved also. Same reason the Petzl Zag Wrench(or whatever it is called) is allowed