Widely described as the best rappel device in the world, rappel racks are simple, rugged, very versatile and a vital piece of rescue or work-safety equipment. While there are a variety of other devices such as Figure 8 Descenders and mechanical belay devices, the basic, standard length, six bar J-frame rappel rack has versatility that most devices lack, allowing the user to adjust friction by adding or removing bars while under load, doing so results in greater control of the rate of descent. A rappel rack may be quickly tied-off which then frees both hands in order to assist with an individual in rescue scenarios, for rigging other gear, and in a variety of other situations. All SMC Rappel Rack frames are stainless steel in order to provide exceptional strength, reliability, and durability.

Widely described as the best rappel device in the world, rappel racks are simple, rugged, very versatile and a vital piece of rescue or work-safety equipment. While there are a variety of other devices such as Figure 8 Descenders and mechanical belay devices, the basic, standard length, six bar J-frame rappel rack has versatility that most devices lack, allowing the user to adjust friction by adding or removing bars while under load, doing so results in greater control of the rate of descent. A rappel rack may be quickly tied-off which then frees both hands in order to assist with a patient in rescue scenarios, for rigging other gear, and in a variety of other situations. All SMC Rappel Rack frames are stainless steel in order to provide exceptional strength, reliability, and durability.

Widely described as the best rappel device in the world, rappel racks are simple, rugged, very versatile and a vital piece of rescue or work-safety equipment. While there are a variety of other devices such as Figure 8 Descenders and mechanical belay devices, the basic, standard length, six bar J-frame rappel rack has versatility that most devices lack, allowing the user to adjust friction by adding or removing bars while under load, doing so results in greater control of the rate of descent. A rappel rack may be quickly tied-off which then frees both hands in order to assist with a patient in rescue scenarios, for rigging other gear, and in a variety of other situations. All SMC Rappel Rack frames are stainless steel in order to provide exceptional strength, reliability, and durability.

If you want to start a heated debate among Rappel Rack aficionados just ask the group what style is best, J-Racks or U-Racks- Both share benefits such as providing the largest range of friction control with a variety of ropes, being great as either a lowering device or on rappel, not twisting ropes and so on. The benefit that people most often attribute to the U-Rack over the J-Rack is greater strength. This is a fallacy, despite being the common understanding, as the system fails when the rope brakes rather than the device breaking. As a result, both types of racks achieve similar ratings.

If you want to start a heated debate among Rappel Rack aficionados just ask the group what style is best, J-Racks or U-Racks- Both share benefits such as providing the largest range of friction control with a variety of ropes, being great as either a lowering device or on rappel, not twisting ropes and so on. The benefit that people most often attribute to the U-Rack over the J-Rack is greater strength. This is a fallacy, despite being the common understanding, as the system fails when the rope brakes rather than the device breaking. As a result, both types of racks achieve similar ratings.

The SMC Rappel Rack Frame is available in two eye configurations: conventional or with the eye twisted 90 degrees for correct rack orientation on a horizontal harness clip-in point, as is typical with most rescue harnesses. All the welding on this rack was done by certified aircraft welders.

The SMC Rappel Rack Frame is available in two eye configurations: conventional or with the eye twisted 90 degrees for correct rack orientation on a horizontal harness clip-in point as is typical with most rescue harnesses. All the welding on this rack was done by certified aircraft welders.

The SMC Rappel Rack Frame is available in two eye configurations: conventional or with the eye twisted 90 degrees for correct rack orientation on a horizontal harness clip-in point as is typical with most rescue harnesses. All the welding on this rack was done by certified aircraft welders.

The SMC U-Rack Frame is available in two sizes allowing for 4 Bar or 6 Bar configurations. Manufactured from Stainless Steel to provide optimal strength for building your own customized Rappel Rack. Just add the bars you desire and you're ready to go.

The SMC U-Rack Frame is available in two sizes allowing for 4 Bar or 6 Bar configurations. Manufactured from Stainless Steel to provide optimal strength for building your own customized Rappel Rack. Just add the bars you desire and you're ready to go.