Behind the Build: Introducing the Aeris Friction Body Kit for the Rope Runner Vertec
When the Notch Rope Runner Vertec launched last year, it redefined mechanical climbing for professional arborists — no slic pins, seamless adjustability and smooth, consistent performance.Now, the Notch product team is taking it one step further with a new performance option: the Aeris Friction Body Kit.
The Aeris kit replaces the Vertec’s lower bollard with a compact, free-running pulley. The result is a climbing experience that’s faster, and more fluid — ideal for arborists who want effortless slack tending during technical limb walks and lightning-fast descents during tree climbing competitions.
In our latest Behind the Build video, you’ll hear directly from Kevin Bingham and the Notch team about how the Aeris came to life:
- How the Aeris integrates with the Rope Runner Vertec
- Why it performs differently than a standard bollard setup
- When climbers might reach for the Aeris pulley over the standard bollard — or even vice versa.
Check out the video to see how the Aeris unlocks new speed and efficiency for the Rope Runner Vertec — all while maintaining the same trusted CE certification.