Chris Roberts: 5 Bits of Kit

Chris Roberts is the senior site supervisor for our Rope Access Maintenance department. Chris is a Level 3 IRATA, ARAA & SPRAT Rope access technician with over 6 years experience, and has been with SKY5 for 4 years. Chris' skill sets and qualifications also include: Doggman, qualified painter, welder and also holds his confined space ticket. Its fair to say, he knows a bit about working at height kit. We had a quick chat to him about his 5 favourite pieces and why.

Skylotec Rescue Pro 2 Harness

"I’ve used a lot of harnesses over the years, but really like the way the rescue Pro 2 feels when you sit in it"

Petzl TriLock Rollclip

"I love the Rollclip for whenever I am doing a quick haul without having to put together a pulley system. It makes life quick and easy"

Petzl Grillion Lanyard

"When doing any aid climbs it makes life super easy to position yourself in the right spot"

3M No-Worries Descender

"This has been a workhorse over the years I have had it, A great descender for big long drops, and doesn’t twist up my ropes"

Petzl Jag Rescue Kit

"I always find a way to use my Jag, whether it's during rescue training, aid climbing, I’ll always find a way to use it"