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AirBrakeTM The AirBrake is BlueWater's new belay device designed with the specific needs of modern climbing in mind. It fits a wide variety of rope diameters from 8mm through 11mm puts more surface area in contact with the climbing rope for better heat dissipation and control, and is lighter weight than similar belay devices available today. Weight 1.7 oz./47g

Jumar Ascenders Universally accepted as the standard for big wall use, the original Jumar ascender is one of the most versatile ascenders available today. They feature light-weight cast aluminum handles, color coded safety triggers for easy right/left identification and are compatible with ropes 6mm to 12.5mm in diameter. Available in Yellow. Weight 8 oz./224g each

BlueWater Rappel Racks Our BlueWater Rappel Racks are available in a variety of styles to suit your specific needs. Both 10" and 14" lengths are available, as well as straight or 90-degree frames. We recommend they be set up using five brake bars on the 10" rack and six on the 14". Always use a grooved brake bar for the top bar. Weight: 20 oz./560g for the 10" and 26 oz./728g for the 14"

K-2 Micro Pulley The K-2 Micro Pulley is a light-weight functional pulley for all climbing applications. It combines a full-size axle bushing with over 2700kg tensile strength in a compact size. Colors: Black, Red. Weight: 3.4 oz./95g

2" Rescue Pulley The RSI 2" Rescue Pulley is the strongest snatch-block pulley available today and is designed to fit ropes up to 5/8" in diameter. We recommend this pulley for heavy-duty use and rescue applications. Color: Blue. Weight: 5 oz./140g

BlueWater Figure 8 Our BlueWater Figure 8 is forged for high strength and durability. We use an anodized finish that does not leave a ragged edge when it wears as do hard-coat finishes. Available in Blue or Black. Weight: 4.4 oz./122g

BlueWater Rescue 8 Forged and double anodized for an extra durable finish, our Rescue 8 is larger than a regular Figure 8 and is designed specifically for rappelling and lowering heavier loads in rescue situations. The larger size allows better heat dissipation and increased strength. The "ears" of the Rescue 8 help control the rope better and make it easier to tie off when necessary. Available in Charcoal. Weight: 7.5 oz./210g.

CocoNutsTM Climbing Nuts

CocoNutTM climbing nuts are a real technological advance in nut design. As the lightest nuts on the market, a set of sizes #1-#9 weighs less than 8 ounces. This is at least 33% lighter when compared to other brands.

CocoNutsTM have a unique grooved side which reinforces a higher level of camming action. Due to this, CocoNutsTM fit a wider variety of widths single or stacked placement range is 6mm to 36mm.

CocoNutsTM are available in 9 wired sizes plus 3 wireless sizes designed for 5.5mm accessory cord. To finish each wireless nut, we recommend using 40" of 5.5 Titan cord tied with a triple fisherman's knot.

CocoNutsTM have been fully tested to meet the UIAA and CE standards, and are extremely strong.

Placing Protection

BlueWater Chrome-Moly Nut Tool Our light-weight nut tool is now made from chrome-moly steel that has been heat treated for strength and stiffness. It features Friend® removal hooks and lightening holes for clipping to a Karabiner. Available in Black. Weight: 1.7 oz./47g

`Friend' is a registered trademark of Wild Country.

BlueWater 3/8" Stainless Steel Bolt Hanger The unique design of our bolt hanger makes it a good choice whether used on vertical or overhanging rock. Made of thicker gauge steel, it does not bite Karabiners as thinner gauge hangers do when loaded. Weight: 1.7 oz./48g.


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