{"id":8864588890427,"title":"Slyde","handle":"slyde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7duecWBCgQI?si=VcGO2hBZlj19NM6A\"\u003eSLYDE\u003c\/a\u003e is an ingenious adjuster for ropes that reduces impact forces. It can be used with ropes with a diameter between 9mm and 10mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe user can make their own system that can be adapted to their own unique use case. They're able to take into account the many variables such as the type of rope, connections, forces involved, weights, environmental conditions (wet, dust, snow… which make the rope stiffer and not slide as easily), wear, and what could happen during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen correctly evaluated, those parameters allow the creation of a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e fine-tuned system created precisely for their requirements. Remember that the free rope end must not slip out from the SLYDE, while giving enough length to absorb the greatest foreseen shock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause it is not possible to test all configurations and uses, this is not a PPE device and it has not been tested according to EN958.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a known application that individuals may use the Slyde as a personal anchor attachment point\/lanyards, even KONG themselves \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ThF1MGro1B0?si=Eu6TxUZwGkt2fOnn\"\u003eshows it being used that way\u003c\/a\u003e, (yet take note the climber is still on belay). However the device may fail to function correctly if a thin enough diameter rope is used and the loaded-strand flips position with the rope underneath as shown and discussed in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_KJ7xsAusts?si=6bMkWMGjCaj1NVO8\"\u003ethis youtube video\u003c\/a\u003e (read the comment section) as well as this \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1hAPtyOzMzamhT_JvmFsmCx6yXloHxpIy\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003euser submission video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This can even happen with ropes within manufacturer spec, e.g. 9mm+. So make sure both strands are taut before weighting the device. Each individual should decide for themselves the scope of application they want to use the Slyde for while bearing in mind that it is not a PPE device, nor has \u003cspan\u003eEN 17520 Personal belay lanyards; \u003c\/span\u003eEN958 \"energy absorbing systems (EAS) for use in climbing on a Via Ferrata\"; EN 354 (lanyard for fall arrest); or EN 358 (work positioning). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough testing we have found the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0063f8;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0063f8;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeal Joker 9.1mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rope provides the perfect balance. It slides enough to absorb significant force, without sliding too easily. We also sell it \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore?variant=47468640436539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eby the foot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore?variant=47468640436539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewhich makes it easy to create your ideal length with the Slyde. We highly recommend buying 3 more feet than your desired length to account for the required knots on either side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsure of your desire length? We recommend 2 meters (so order 10 feet of rope to account for knots)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"So, are any of these safe?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vIvZyKdF9fs\" height=\"645\" width=\"1147\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-10-16T09:17:34-07:00","created_at":"2023-10-16T09:05:06-07:00","vendor":"Kong","type":"Personal Anchors","tags":["Aid Personal Anchors","Canyoneering Personal Anchors","Climbing Personal Anchors","Kong","no-supporter-price","Personal Anchors","Sport","TLB MM"],"price":949,"price_min":949,"price_max":949,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":47158285336891,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"216-01~856B00200KK","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Slyde","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":949,"weight":42,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"8023577033662","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde02_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713","\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde04_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713"],"featured_image":"\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde02_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":35942392627515,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde02_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde02_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713","width":600},{"alt":null,"id":35942392660283,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde04_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/hownot2.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/600x600-slyde04_BIG.jpg?v=1734213713","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7duecWBCgQI?si=VcGO2hBZlj19NM6A\"\u003eSLYDE\u003c\/a\u003e is an ingenious adjuster for ropes that reduces impact forces. It can be used with ropes with a diameter between 9mm and 10mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe user can make their own system that can be adapted to their own unique use case. They're able to take into account the many variables such as the type of rope, connections, forces involved, weights, environmental conditions (wet, dust, snow… which make the rope stiffer and not slide as easily), wear, and what could happen during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen correctly evaluated, those parameters allow the creation of a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e fine-tuned system created precisely for their requirements. Remember that the free rope end must not slip out from the SLYDE, while giving enough length to absorb the greatest foreseen shock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause it is not possible to test all configurations and uses, this is not a PPE device and it has not been tested according to EN958.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a known application that individuals may use the Slyde as a personal anchor attachment point\/lanyards, even KONG themselves \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ThF1MGro1B0?si=Eu6TxUZwGkt2fOnn\"\u003eshows it being used that way\u003c\/a\u003e, (yet take note the climber is still on belay). However the device may fail to function correctly if a thin enough diameter rope is used and the loaded-strand flips position with the rope underneath as shown and discussed in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_KJ7xsAusts?si=6bMkWMGjCaj1NVO8\"\u003ethis youtube video\u003c\/a\u003e (read the comment section) as well as this \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1hAPtyOzMzamhT_JvmFsmCx6yXloHxpIy\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003euser submission video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This can even happen with ropes within manufacturer spec, e.g. 9mm+. So make sure both strands are taut before weighting the device. Each individual should decide for themselves the scope of application they want to use the Slyde for while bearing in mind that it is not a PPE device, nor has \u003cspan\u003eEN 17520 Personal belay lanyards; \u003c\/span\u003eEN958 \"energy absorbing systems (EAS) for use in climbing on a Via Ferrata\"; EN 354 (lanyard for fall arrest); or EN 358 (work positioning). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough testing we have found the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0063f8;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0063f8;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeal Joker 9.1mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rope provides the perfect balance. It slides enough to absorb significant force, without sliding too easily. We also sell it \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore?variant=47468640436539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eby the foot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hownot2.store\/products\/9-1mm-joker-unicore?variant=47468640436539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewhich makes it easy to create your ideal length with the Slyde. We highly recommend buying 3 more feet than your desired length to account for the required knots on either side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsure of your desire length? We recommend 2 meters (so order 10 feet of rope to account for knots)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"So, are any of these safe?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vIvZyKdF9fs\" height=\"645\" width=\"1147\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}