Zartman Rigging offers ingenious, simple solutions to previously complicated problems. Blending age-old methods with modern materials, the best of both unite in gear that is stronger, lighter, safer, and easier to use than was previously possible. From Seamless ™ slings, quickdraws, and friction loops for rockclimbers and arborists, to high-strength loops, toggled soft shackles, and running rigging for the world’s fastest ocean boats, the future is happening first at Zartman Rigging.
We supply custom solutions for boats cruising the tropics, transiting the Northwest Passage, and crossing oceans. We’ve made unique crevasse rescue gear and specialty slings for climbing expeditions from Alaska to remote South Atlantic volcanos, arborist gear, and industrial rope-access. Ben tests his gear prototypes himself on his home-built sailboat; on local crags and Yosemite bigwalls; even on an arctic sailing trip to Greenland and beyond.
a reef cringle.
A Revolution in Climbing Technology
While covered loop technology offers endless possibilities, we have focused on what climbers need most. Since each design must be subjected to a rigorous and time-consuming UIAA testing process, it was essential to start with the most important and useful pieces. To that end, we began with slings, shoulder-and double-length, and the unique 2-position extendable quickdraws that are revolutionizing how sport, trad, and especially long free routes are being climbed.
At the request of professional guides, we next developed a better autoblock loop–with a full-strength core inside an all-Technora cover, and then built on that to create an eye-to-eye friction cord. Both of these are built with the same Seamless technology, making them stronger and lower-profile than any other friction product on the market.
The Seamless development continues with the Anchor Extender, a more modern solution to the knotted cordelette. A slim length of Dyneema-cored 6mm rope, with an eye spliced at each end, provides lots of bombproof anchor-building options. Useful for bigwall as well as guiding and toprope anchors, two stock sizes cover most needs, while custom lengths can be arranged.
