Yates "Zipper" Screamer

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The "Zipper" Screamer is a sewn runner made by Yates. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From EMS:
"A shock-absorbing sling designed to reduce peak loads by 4 to 8kN in any climbing system. Designed for long falls with high fall factors. Especially effective for reducing the load on ice screws. Certain stitches are designed to actually tear out when you take a lead fall and slow you down in the process, thereby reducing the load on the protection devices. Activation strength: 1.5kN. Runner strength: 6kN."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The new ZIPPER Screamer is designed for long falls with high fall factors. These types of falls occur usually within the first two or three protection..."

From REI:
"This energy-absorbing sewn sling effectively reduces the peak load on any climbing system during a significant fall. Absorbs shock to prevent small pieces, dubious placements or anchors from dislodging during a fall. Webbing is folded and computer-stitched such that the stitches will pull out under force and reduce the shock load on the anchor or protection piece. Outer rubberized sheath holds the folded webbing in place until shock loaded; great for ice climbing. Activation force: 2 kN. Reduction in system peak loading: 4-8 kN. Breaking strength: 26 kN (5850 lbf.)."

From Moosejaw:
"Yates Zipper Screamer (Fall 2006) The new Zipper Screamer by Yates is designed for long falls with high fall factors. These types of falls occur usually within the first two or three protection placements that are run out. Ice climbing is a good example where the Zipper is exceptionally effective when used on the first few placements. The Zipper can effectively reduce peak loads by 6-8kn in any climbing system. Screamers and Zippers have proven to be very successful in reducing loads to any anchor when it is stressed in excess of the activation force of the Screamer device. * When the Screamer activates, the action of the stitch ripping produces a loud tearing sound, indicating the system has reached the activation point of the Screamer(greater than 2 kN). The activation point of a Screamer is consistently repeatable to +- 5% accuracy. (Screamers are very useful in documenting maximum loads in a given situation, such as their use in Rescue.) Screamers can be combined in series to double or triple the total absorption. Screamers can also be ganged to increase activation force and absorption. Activation greater than 2kN. Reduction in system peak loading 4-8kN. Runner Strength 26kN."