Alpine Aider

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The ¾" Alpine Aider features classic, staggered, triangular step construction. Biothane™ step stiffeners ensure that the steps always stay open. This aider offers a reinforced clip -in point, a full-strength grab loop, and sub-steps in the top two steps. It also has a dedicated clip-in point at the bottom for enchaining aiders without collapsing the bottom step. For body weight only. Weight: 7 oz. (198 g) Strength: End-to-end: 18 kN (4050 lbf), Grab loop: 22 kN (4950 lbf), Steps: 4.4 kN (1000 lbf) Overall length: 60" (1524 mm) Step spacing: 14" (356 mm) Colors: blue, red Show more