Vortex 2.0 - highline leashring In stock

VORTEX 2

World's first clip & go highline ring that follows the highliner.

• ONLY IN BLUE
• Material: anodized aluminum body, stainless steel wire gate;
• Weight: 77 gr.;
• Inner diameter: 65 mm;
• Thickness: 20 mm;
• Compatibility: single dynamic ropes diameter Ø Min 9 Max 15 mm;
• WLL: 120 kg max (MBS is not rated as it's not working as a classic ring);
• Patented: unique in the world, can be added/removed on an already rigged highline.

About the Highline leash

Dynamic rope threaded into a tubular webbing.

• Rope: dynamic rope QUASAR 9,9 mm with uniform thread & dry treatment;
• Sleeve: nylon tubular webbing 20 mm width, total diameter 12,5 mm;
• Available models: CLASSIC leash or innovative DYNAMIC leash with crinkled sleeve;
• Length: 335 cm standard or 360 cm extra-long;
• MBS: with fig-8 knot: 20 kN;
• Weight: 385 gr. for model 360 cm CLASSIC leash without rings;
• Made in: Italy.

The world's first clip & go highline ring that follows the highliner.

VORTEX is the first clip and go connector for leash and highline. Simply thread the leash into our VORTEX, clip it into your already rigged highline and follow the manual to tie the knot correctly and lock it securely.

The great innovation of the leash going around the VORTEX gives you an unmatched feeling of walking without being followed by a ring at all. Its light weight and the padding of the rope are also a prevention against possible serious impacts of a leash fall on a highliner's body.

Patented technology, the ring follows the surfer

VORTEX is a unique ring that allows you to install and remove the leash after rigging. You can use it on any already rigged highline and you can leave your highline setup even safer overnight by easily removing the leash and ring before you leave.

If you have more than one highline to ride on the same day, you can finally have your personal gear follow you around for all the sessions.

A great choice for both, if you are a first timer or an expert highliner who helps you on potential rescue missions.

Inside diameter vs. outside diameter

With the new era of SPLIT-connected highlines, there has been a need for larger and larger inner diameter rings to easily fit through the SPLIT connections. The disadvantage is that the larger the inner diameter of the ring, the heavier it is, which increases the risk of impact caused by a fall.

Our VORTEX has an inner diameter of 65 mm to keep the weight as low as possible and to be able to pass through the SPLIT segments easily. It has a special geometry, completely different from other classic rings: the leash rope is threaded all around the outer diameter of the ring, which has been tested for years and gives, according to our expert highline testers, a revolutionary feeling of walking without being followed. According to their comments (5/5 stars only), crossing the SPLIT connections is perfectly smooth and easy.

Reduce the risk of injury

The very light weight of the VORTEX reduces the risk of injury. The leash covers 3/4 of the outer surface of the ring providing additional protection against impact.

When walking, VORTEX always stays in the same orientation, with its padded surface on top, which already makes it safer than a regular metal leash ring. Finally, the surface of VORTEX prevents slipping against your heels when descending a steep highline.

Dynamic highline movements - is it safe?

Yes, all testers confirm that using VORTEX for their highline sessions is as safe as any other ring, or even safer.

During dynamic movements like highlining, there is a higher risk of hitting the leashring and getting injured. This is why highlining athletes prefer lightweight, padded leashrings.

Our top athletes choose VORTEX as their preferred ring for dynamic highlining movements.

Warning

VORTEX is not a PPE device. Read the instructions carefully before using it, it is important to know exactly how and which knot to use to connect your leash.