Camp Goblin Fall Arrester allowed for TCC?

planiteer · May 4, 2022

I just became familiar with the

Camp Goblin Fall Arrester

and was wondering if it would be approved for the ascent event, aerial rescue, or Masters? It is midline attachable, works for fall arrest and descent, and seems to ascend with little friction. I have used the Taz Love 2 but this seems even easier.

ghostice · May 4, 2022

Isn't it designed only for 10 - 11 mm ropes? Website I saw sez "semi-static" ropes whatever that means . . .

oldoakman · May 5, 2022

You will need to contact ISA and see if it has been submitted for review. Just off hand I would say "no" just because of the length of time it has taken for the devices currently approved to get approved.

Tom Dunlap · May 5, 2022

It resembles the ISC Rocker with more features.

planiteer · May 5, 2022

ghostice said:
Isn't it designed only for 10 - 11 mm ropes? Website I saw sez "semi-static" ropes whatever that means . . .

Yes, it is rated for 10-11 mm ropes so in theory it would be OK on a 11 mm assuming it gets approval from the ISA.

planiteer · May 5, 2022

oldoakman said:
You will need to contact ISA and see if it has been submitted for review. Just off hand I would say "no" just because of the length of time it has taken for the devices currently approved to get approved.

I think you are correct- it seems to take some time for new devices get approval or denial. I will check with them.

planiteer · May 5, 2022

Tom Dunlap said:
It resembles the ISC Rocker with more features.

It interested me because it seems like a simple device for up and down which is basically what is done in the ascent event- it is also cheaper than the Akimbo or Taz Love 2.

Crazy_Jimmy · May 11, 2022

pretty sure it could be used as a series back up but not for a primary support

climbstihl · May 11, 2022

@planiteer The Goblin can not be used for descent, only as a backup when descending with something else. It does not work like an Akimbo, or the Taz Lov 2/3. You must have misinterpreted that.

planiteer · May 13, 2022

climbstihl said:
@planiteer The Goblin can not be used for descent, only as a backup when descending with something else. It does not work like an Akimbo, or the Taz Lov 2/3. You must have misinterpreted that.

Thank you, I appreciate the clarification.

planiteer · May 13, 2022

Crazy_Jimmy said:
pretty sure it could be used as a series back up but not for a primary support

Thank you, that is the message I seem to be getting. Will probably stick to the Taz.

Vicente · May 30, 2022

I don't have the goblin but have been using the giant for a few years, the quality of their products seems to be extremely high, so many of the similar devices I see use plastic parts to keep them from opening when in use the giants all metal except for the brake. I wish they would make versions of their equipment that took a larger rope size, like 10.5-12.5 mm for us working people.