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This Black Diamond 6-step ladder is a durable climbing aid constructed from 1-in. nylon webbing.
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Etriers| Best Use | Climbing |
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| Strength | 10 kilonewtons |
| Weight | 313 grams |
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This ladder is a god send! COPE and Climbing Instructor for a Scout camp and when participants go down the zipline they get excited and lower their selves before undoing the Safety tether, used to bring a truck out to step up on to release the tension, now clip this in, have them step up and then able to release the tether. Very sturdy, surprisingly light, good construction
Best 6 - step but I cannot figure out on BD’s site how you order a different color? I ordered 1 pair but both were blue. This order was for ski Patrol Chair evac purposes, it’s critical to have etriers colors match your ascenders.
No complaints, solidly made, easy to use. bit harder to use than the ladder-style, especially in the wind - that isnt a construction or design flaw so no stars off.
I have two 6 Steps for my ascenders and they work great. I always use 2 rubber bands on each to keep them compact and tight so they’re super quick to setup.
Used a new pair to lead a bolt ladder last weekend. Was my first time aide climbing. They got the job done and seem to have solid construction.
Pretty standard. Not as easy to use as my Yates, but lightweight, and does what it’s supposed to do.
Had a chance to use these on a few aid routes in Yosemite. They worked great
Works well with the fifi hooks. Wish the loops were a little bigger
A good price for an etrier with more steps than is typical.


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