Skylotec Sirius Descender

Key Features

• 100% metal construction ensures durability and long service life
• Compact and ergonomic design. The device sits perfectly in your hand
• Ergonomic handle for controlled descents featuring:
• Auto-return. The handle locks automatically
• Anti-panic function helps to reduce the risk of an uncontrolled descent
• A safety latch that prevents inadvertent handle operation
• A hole to facilitate remote operation
• The rope can be loaded without removing the device from the harness
• Intuitive rope insertion (device markings also helps to install the rope properly)
• Self-locking side-plate automatically locks when you put the rope under tension
• Rope route through the device helps to prevent rope twist and kinking and improves durability
• Push button side plate opening
• Rope can be pulled through the device without manipulating the handle (during occasional ascent or hauling)
• Compact size enables parallel descenders descent for rope rescue systems
• Maximum descent speed of 2 metres per second (2m/s)
• 250kg rescue capacity

Compatibility

• Use the Skylotec Sirius with low stretch rope conforming to EN 1891 Type A with a diameter between 10mm-12mm