What do they call the things that secret agents use with grappling ropes? You know, the ones that they slide along the ropes when they climb up so they can grip? I've seen them used in movies. They use them to grip and climb rope that is too thin to grasp with your hands.
2006-10-15 17:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by skylerrrr 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
not sure was just playing a james bond game with one in it -- i'll google that ascender thing mentioned above just to check --brb --
Vertical Devices: Reviews of Rappel (Abseil) Devices, Ascenders ...Photos and descriptions of ascenders, descenders, belay devices, and miscellaneous devices used by climbers and cavers historically and currently.
http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevicesPage/VerticalHome.shtml
2006-10-15 18:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you're talking about ascenders. They clip on to the rope and will only move upward, gripping the rope when downward pressure is applied.
2006-10-16 01:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh... I know exactly what you are talking about! I cant quite think of the name... a shimmy?? Im sorry im not of more help but I had to ask if you posted this exact same question before because I think I had a Deja vu...
2006-10-16 01:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by elemenopee. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a zip line trolley you can check one out and buy it here
http://www.outdoorfunstore.com/cgi-bin/ofs2/275.html
2006-10-16 13:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by John E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋