Imlay Rope Silos - Small and Large
Imlay Rope Silos - Small and Large
The modern, effective way to manage your lifeline in canyons. Rope Silos allow you to handle just the part of the rope you need, and keep the rest in the bag. The stiff rim and foam-padded sides make loading the rope a snap, and a couple of tie-in options allow flexibility in technique. A shoulder strap and two handles make it easy to carry or pass along to the young, strong persons in your canyon crew.
PROTIP: Write your name and phone number on the inside of the drawcord sleeve with a sharpie.
Large Silo:
Fits a 300' x 8.3mm rope, or a 200' x 9mm rope.
Dimensions: 18" tall x 10" diameter (at top) - 16 Liters
1 lb 2 oz (505 g)
Small Silo:
Fits a 200' x 8mm rope, or 8.3mm rope.
Dimensions: 16" tall x 10" diameter (at top) - 13 Liters
17.6 oz (500g)
Bagarino:
Dimensions: 13" tall x 9" diameter (at top) - 10 Liters
15 oz (425g)
There is also an XL Rope Silo; and the Bagette which is smaller and made for a 200’ Pull Cord. And a Heaps Special Ropebag which is not-fancy, no foam bag for carrying a 300’ rope and then putting it in a drybag.
Also Available: SECO ropebags - simpler, lighter, less expensive. They do not float.
Read here for How to Stuff a Rope Bag
More Info: CUSA Gear Guide
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If the color you have your heart set on is not listed, you can suggest we make it via email.
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I was selling both my FiddleStick and BluuGnome’s Smooth Operator, but now the Smoothie can only be ordered directly from Luke at BG-Gear.com
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