FTC Joker Light Friction Saver / Base Anchor - 500cm

FTC Joker Light Friction Saver / Base Anchor - 500cm

The FTC Joker Light Friction Saver / Base Anchor - 500cm is a versatile cambium saver designed for professional tree care, with a longer length that suits both canopy anchoring and ground anchor use. Built to adapt to varied workdays, it supports anchoring and redirects across single rope and doubled rope techniques. The Joker Light range is designed to be lighter and easier to spot in the tree, while the updated ring design delivers a strong, lightweight connection point for dependable system building.

Adjustable length for practical anchoring and redirects

The Joker Light is easy to adjust in length using integrated loops positioned every 10 cm, allowing controlled shortening to suit the tree and the working position. In use, it can be set up as a simple anchor at full length or shortened with the loops, and it can also be used for redirects, whether they are intended to be retrieved or left in place. The 500 cm version is specifically described as a ground anchor option, using a single ring configuration for base anchorage setups.

Compatible configurations for extended systems

This system can be combined with another Joker Light or used with a Choker Joker Light using a girth hitch, enabling longer anchor configurations on larger trunks while keeping the option to retrieve from the ground. The range includes four versions to suit different setups, including 110 cm options with rings, a 200 cm one ring option, and the 500 cm one ring version intended for ground anchoring. This flexibility supports consistent use across a range of tree sizes and anchor points.

Construction, ratings, and certified use

The strap is made from 100 percent polyester webbing with a width of 19 mm. Hollow stainless steel rings are used to provide a very resistant yet very light connection point, with ring distortion strength stated as 30 kN. Technical ratings are provided for the strap and stitched sections, including strap simple traction of 2,600 daN, combined strength of 2,475 daN when used with a girth hitch, and loop seam strength of 665 daN. The Joker Light is certified to EN 795 B and TS 16415 standards and is stated as certified for two users. For the 500 cm version, the listed weight is 540 g, and the range also references a wood retrieval ball with a diameter of 30 mm.

Key Features

• Versatile cambium saver designed for SRT and DRT use
• 500 cm version intended for ground anchoring with one ring
• Loops every 10 cm allow quick and precise length adjustment
• Can be used as a simple anchor or for redirects
• Can be combined using a girth hitch with Joker Light or Choker Joker Light
• 19 mm wide strap made from 100 percent polyester
• Hollow stainless steel ring design stated as strong and lightweight
• Strap simple traction rated at 2,600 daN
• Combined rating of 2,475 daN when used with a girth hitch
• Loop seam rating of 665 daN with EN 795 B and TS 16415 certification