DOWNLOAD Strain Reducer
Take a load off!
There's no avoiding it - sled hauling gives your back a hammering. Well, now you can avoid it. Download is an inline strain reducer that takes the shock out of lurching into your harness to get your sled moving, or just up and over an obstacle. Connect it between your harness and sled traces and feel the immediate stress release on you and your gear.
- 8mm Australian-made shock cord
- Velcro ties secure the loops in place and double as ski ties
- Connect to carabiners or direct to rope
- Single or double configuration for varying sled loads
Carabiners not included
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Function
Place Download between your harness and sled traces to take the strain off your back. Made from 8mm Australian-made shock cord and secured by Velcro ties, Download is simple to connect and easily adjusted to your sled weight.
​Hardware connection
Use carabiners to connect Download to your system. With heavy sled weights use Download in a double loop.
Rope connection
You can easily connect a rope directly to your Download using a larks head knot. If you notice any wear on your Download, from either rope or carabiners, just reposition the loops for a fresh surface.
For lighter loads
Use Download in a single configuration for reduced sled loads or when your sled gets sufficiently lighter during an expedition. Simply remove the Velcro ties, reconfigure as a single loop, retie!
Ski ties
When your Download is not in use the Velcro ties can be used to secure skis up to 120mm width.
Weight: 65g / 2.7oz
Shipping weight: 150g / 5.3oz
Shock cord: Premium 8mm / 0.31" shock cord
Hook and Loop Ties: 25mm x 250mm / 1" x 9.8
Length - single loop: 210mm / 8.2"
Length - double looped: 430mm / 16.9"
Load capacity: 200kg / 441lb
Made in: Australia
