Q: Is this a safety-related change or recall?
A: No. This was not a safety issue. The update was made to enhance convenience and compatibility, not to address a safety concern.
Notch Vertec Aeries Friction Body Kit
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Sale
- Regular price $175.75
Based on valuable feedback from the arborist community, we made a small refinement to the lower attachment point to improve the tending experience—while keeping the same smooth modulation and tool-free adjustability that users love. With this update, we’ve ensured that larger diameter ropes and carabiners can experience the same smooth tending and modulation as those using smaller ropes.
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Refined Lower Attachment Point: Redesigned to improve the tending experience, ensuring smoother, more consistent rope handling during ascent.
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Extended Bridge Attachment: Now accommodates larger diameter ropes and carabiner profiles, offering improved compatibility and versatility for a range of climbing setups.
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Trusted Core Performance: Maintains the original’s smooth modulation, friction control, and tool-free adjustability that climbers rely on.
Q: Will you offer a trade-in or upgrade program?
A: Currently, you can order an updated friction body kit (SKU 99704) with a 20% discount, for a limited time only, to retrofit your existing version. Please use SMOOTH20 at checkout. If you have further questions, please reach out to customer service through the below communication points
Q: How can I tell if I have the updated version?
A: The updated Rope Runner Vertec has a slightly modified lower attachment point. The updated version has ’NOTCH’ laser etched on the main attachment point, opposite side of the ’ATTACHMENT POINT’ marking