Crevasta Kit
Featherweight Crevasse Rescue System
Light enough to forget it's there. Effective enough to matter.
Currently only shipping within the United States. International shipping is not available at this time.
Quantity
The Crevasta Kit is not PPE. It is designed to provide mechanical advantage behind a rated progress capture device.
Features
5:1, 3:1, or 6:1 mechanical advantage
Configure as a 5:1 complex haul, 3:1 clipped directly to the anchor, or 6:1 with a drop loop.
Ultra-lightweight — 85g
When every gram counts
UHMWPE (Dyneema) cord — 7kN
2.8mm cord. Dyneema doesn't absorb water, staying lightweight and full strength in wet and icy conditions
Marine-grade micro pulleys — 5.5kN
High-efficiency pulleys with steel ball bearings
Color-coded components
Every part is color-coded for fast & intuitive assembly
How to Use
Watch these tutorials to see the Crevasta Kit in action.
Rope Ascension
How to ascend the rope using the Crevasta Kit after a crevasse fall.
5:1 Haul System
Setting up and hauling with the 5:1 complex mechanical advantage — the recommended configuration for most rescues.
3:1 Haul System
Setting up the 3:1 clipped directly to the anchor.
6:1 Haul System
Setting up the 6:1 drop loop configuration.
How It Works
3:1
Clipped to anchor
5:1
Complex haul
6:1
Drop loop
What's in the Kit
UHMWPE/Dyneema cord
Pre-configured for use as a 3:1, 5:1 or 6:1 as needed. We recommend the 5:1 for most situations.
UHMWPE/Dyneema prusiks with aluminum dog bones
No carabiners needed for attachment.
High-efficiency steel ball bearing pulleys
Aluminum pull handle
Helps grip the small-diameter cord.
8kN carabiner
Dual purpose — clip the kit to your harness, or clip the haul cord to your harness and haul with your body.
Storage pouch
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