The Kong Slyde is a self-locking plate that can be used as a lightweight, compact, and affordable adjustable safety lanyard.
Combine the Slyde with an appropriate locking carabiner and a short length of rope, rig it as shown in the video below, and you are ready to securely clip in to abseil anchors.
The ability to easily adjust lanyard length ensures there is no slack in the system, reducing the potential for shock loading the anchor if you do slip or fall.
Because the design allows a small amount of rope to slide through when it is shock loaded, the Slyde also act as a shock absorber, reducing the forces involved in a fall.
Kong recommends the Slyde be used with a rope of between 9 and 10mm in diametre, however the rope we found worked best with it was actually 8.9mm. Ideally, you should use a dynamic rope as it will provide more shock absorption. Dynamic ropes are also usually softer than canyoning rope, which helps the Slyde to adjust more easily.
(Note: Always ensure that there are appropriate knots in both ends of the rope running through the Slyde. It is recommended that the end attached to the belay loop of your harness be tied with a re-threaded figure-of-eight knot. Also ensure you tie a secure stopper knot in the free end of the rope to ensure it can’t accidentally run through the Slyde.)
Key advantages:
- adjustable self-locking safety lanyard
- affordable personal anchor system
- light-weight, compact, and very strong
- able to absorb force when shock loaded
Product information:
- Breaking strength: 2500kg
- Weight: 44g
- Material: Anodised aluminium
- Dimensions: 62mm long, 49mm wide, 9mm thick
- Made in: Italy