Designed by arborists and made in the USA, the Notch Rigging Thimbles are the best option around for rigging in a tree - and the new hard coating makes them even more durable than before. The rings are made with milled aluminum, then hard-coat anodized, and then polished–making them strong, durable, and low friction. Size 1 MBS: 30kN Sling Diameter: 20mm Rope Capacity: Up to 14mm Size 2 MBS: 60kN Sling Diameter: 28mm Rope Capacity: Up to 20mm Size 3 MBS: 98kN Sling Diameter: 38mm Rope Capacity: Up to 28mm Minimum breaking strength tested in the worst-case configuration scenario - and clearly marked on every thimble Wider rope groove to accommodate more appropriate sizes and types of rope for various sling configurations Bigger, gentler bend radius for running rope Effectively unbreakable in standard configurations on our 25,000lb horizontal proof test machine Lifetime wear guarantee - If at any point in time your rigging thimble shows a "groove" from normal use, send it back to us and we'll replace it for free. (Does not cover dents, scratches, or the cost of splicing)