Buckingham Throttle Ascender Device
Buckingham Throttle: Advanced Rope Tending Device
The Buckingham Throttle is a remarkably smooth tending device, engineered for effortless transitions between Moving Rope System (MRS) and Stationary Rope System (SRS) climbing modes. Designed with ease-of-use at its core, the Throttle offers advanced functionality without complexity, making it an ideal choice for climbers.
- Rope Diameter Compatibility: Accommodates ropes from 11mm to 13mm.
- Max User Weight: Certified for users up to 310 lbs.
- Lightweight Design: Weighs just 535g (1.18 lbs).
- Certifications: Meets ANSI Z359.9-2021 Type 4 standards.
- User-Friendly Locking: Features an easy-to-use locking opening.
- No Loose Parts: Designed to prevent accidental dropping of components.
- Hollow Axles: Provides versatile connection points for upper and lower attachments.
- Quick Mode Switching: Effortlessly switch between SRS and MRS functions with just a few button presses.
- Tool-Free Adjustability: Simple adjustments can be made without the need for additional tools.
- Midline Attachable: Can be attached to the rope at any point.
- Burly Auxiliary Attachment Point: Includes a robust secondary attachment point.
- Optimized Rope Friction: Easily adjust rope friction for smooth tending.
- Large Attachment Holes: Designed for use with your preferred carabiner.
For optimal performance with the Throttle, please refer to Buckingham’s recommended climbing line list below.
Recommended Ropes for Both SRS & MRS:
- Courant: 11.5mm (Squir)
- Yale: 11mm XTC-24 (Blaze)
- Yale: 11mm XTC-48 (Kernmaster, Explore/Safari)
- Yale: 11.7mm XTC-24 (Blue Moon)
- Sterling: 11.5mm (Scion)
- Samson: 11.5mm (Hyperclimb)
- Teufelberger: 11.1mm (Firefly, Dragonfly)
- Teufelberger: 11mm (KM-III Max)
Yale Cordage:
- 11mm XTC-48 (Kernmaster, Explore/Safari) – SRS & MRS
- 11.7mm XTC-24 (Blue Moon) – SRS & MRS
- 11mm XTC-24 (Blaze) – SRS & MRS
- 11mm XTC-24 Ce: (Bandit)- SRS & MRS
- 1/2” XTC-16 (Fire, Spearmint, Plus) - MRS
Samson Rope:
- 7/16″ (Mercury) – SRS & MRS
- 11.7mm (Poison Ivy, Silver Ivy) – SRS & MRS
- 1/2” (Arborfreak) – MRS
- 11.5mm (Hyperclimb) – SRS & MRS
- 7/16” (Hyperstatic) - SRS & MRS
- **Not Recommended For Use On 11mm Samson Velocity.
Sterling Rope:
- 7/16″ 11mm (Dragon) – SRS & MRS
- 7/16” 11mm (Workpro)- SRS & MRS
- 7/16” 11mm (HTP Static Rope) - SRS & MRS
- 11.5mm (Scion) - SRS & MRS
- 12.7mm (Big Ups) - MRS
- 1/2” (Sasquatch Max 16) - MRS
Courant Rope:
- 11.5mm (Squir) – SRS & MRS
- 11.9mm (Kalimba) – MRS
Teufelberger Rope:
- 11.5mm (Tachyon) – MRS
- 11mm (Km-III Max/Km Max) – SRS & MRS
- 11.1mm Fly (Firefly, Dragonfly) – SRS & MRS
- 11mm (Patron Treeaccess) - SRS-MRS
- 1/2” (Arbor Elite) - MRS
- 11.8mm (Drenaline) - MRS