They simplify the process of rigging aerial hammocks while preventing overloading of carabiners. This product is used as a friction hitch for all hammock rigging, offering significant advantages. Friction hitches leave an appropriate amount of material at the master point to be placed into the carabiner. In contrast, traditional silk rigging methods often involve tying silks directly into the carabiner, leading to overloading or off-axis loading. Such practices can create a false sense of security and may subject the carabiner to scrutiny when it fails to perform as designed.
The Sterling® HollowBlock2, a redesigned version of their bestselling friction hitch and autoblock, is now made with a stronger aramid fiber.
The 6.8 mm HollowBlock2 is constructed from 100% Technora® fiber, which enhances abrasion resistance and durability. Its gripping ability stems from its unique hollow-braid design, making it ideal for use as a prusik or Klemheist knot on ropes 7 mm or larger.
Key Benefits:
100% Technora® construction
Significant improvements in durability and performance
Retains the same functionality and grip as the original design
Note: HollowBlocks are sold in sets of two, which is the recommended configuration for aerial arts applications.
The Sterling® HollowBlock was designed by Darren Jeffrey and Sterling Rope Co.® and is proudly made in the USA.
HollowBlock2™
The HollowBlock2 is an innovative product that is transforming aerial fabric rigging within the industry.
Rig your aerial hammocks with ease and without overloading your carabiners. We rig all of our hammocks using this product as a friction hitch. The advantage of friction hitches for silk rigging is the appropriate amount of material left at the master point to be placed into the carabiner. Traditionally, aerialist riggers will tie their silks into a carabiner drastically overloading the connector and giving the rigger a false sense of security. Typically, that type of rigging results in an “overloaded” or “off axis loading” and will be subject to deep scrutiny when the connector doesn’t perform as designed.
The Sterling Rope bestselling friction hitch and autoblock has been redesigned with a stronger aramid fiber.
The 6.8 mm HollowBlock2 is made of 100% Technora® fiber for increased abrasion resistance and improved durability. It’s gripping ability comes from the unique hollow-braid construction, for use as a prusik or Klemheist knot on ropes 7 mm or larger.
NOW AVAILABLE IN BLACK!
hollowblock DESTRUCTIVE TEST:
We put our Hollowblock in action with this destructive pull test! The Hollowblock in this video was used for 3+ years in “hammock mode”! See the strength for yourself!
