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Akimbo User Instructions
FIELD OF APPLICATION
B. Moving Rope System (MRS)
A. Stationary Rope System (SRS)
The primary application for
the Akimbo is on a Stationary
Rope System (SRS),
connected to the climber’s
main harness, and supple-
mental, non-PPE chest
harness or suitable lanyard
(for ascent only).
The Akimbo can be used on a
Moving Rope System (MRS)
when the rope is attached to
the climber’s harness with a
suitable means of connection.
Suitable SRS connection methods:
Suitable MRS connection methods:
Connect to the SRS Chest
Attachment Point using a
small tether or suitable
hardware. Rock Exotica
recommends using a rockX
carabiner.
Using an appropriate oval
carabiner, connect the
Akimbo Main Attachment
Point to the ring, swivel
attachment, or bridge of
the harness. Rock Exotica
recommends using a
rockO WireEye carabiner.
Rock Exotica recommends
separating the Akimbo and
termination end of the rope.
The Rock Exotica Hydra is
one example of a suitable
connection. Connect the
Akimbo using an appropri-
ate oval carabiner. Rock
Exotica recommends a
RockO WireEye carabiner
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