Best Climbing Pulleys of 2025

The Fusion Climb Ekat Micro Aluminum Side Swing Pulley is a high-strength and lightweight pulley made from Aero Space Aluminum Alloy. It features side swing cheeks for secure use, easy installation, and removal of rope. It has two identical D-shaped eyelets for easy clipping and cheek stabilization. The efficient and smooth rotating sheaves reduce wear and tear on your rope, ensuring it has a long lifetime. It is perfect for various activities due to its compact nature and durability, fitting ropes of 0.5”/12mm or smaller, with a MBS of 20 kN. Its minimal frame build and roller make it lightweight, weighing just under 5 ounces (4.2 ounces), ideal for first responders who need to travel long and steep distances on foot.

The Fusion Climb Secura Double Aluminum Pulley is made from a lightweight and durable Aero Space Aluminum Alloy with three pressed aluminum plates providing a side swing feature. It has efficient and smooth rotating sheaves held together by two aluminum rivet pins and smooth rounded edges along the frame and bushing for reduced wear and longer usage life of rope. With two large eyelet openings, it allows for multiple anchors to be used. This pulley is intended to be used with 15mm Rope or smaller and is TAA Approved.

The PETZL P03A Ultra-Compact Pulley is versatile and lightweight, designed for hauling systems and deviations in climbing. Its self-lubricating bushings provide good efficiency, and it can handle a maximum working load of 5 kN.

The Fusion Climb Strux Pulley is a lightweight and durable climbing pulley made from Aero Space Aluminum Alloy. With its high strength and lightweight design, this pulley is perfect for various activities. It features side swing cheeks, providing a more secure use and easier rope installation and removal. The efficient and smooth rotating sheaves, held together by two aluminum rivet pins, ensure a smooth user experience and reduce wear and tear on your rope. The smooth rounded edges along the frame and bushing also contribute to the longevity of your rope. Additionally, the large eyelet opening allows for multiple anchors to be used, making this pulley versatile for almost any application. Please note that this pulley is intended for use with 14mm rope or smaller and should not be used with wire rope.

The Fusion Climb Nuro Pulley is a high strength and lightweight pulley perfect for various activities. Made from durable Aero Space Aluminum Alloy, this pulley is compact and reliable. With fixed cheeks, it allows for quick rope installation, eliminating the hassle of side swing cheeks. The efficient and smooth rotating sheaves, held together by two aluminum rivet points, ensure a seamless user experience and reduce wear and tear on your rope, extending the product's lifetime. Additionally, each cheek has indentations that provide better carabiner stabilization and alignment. With a maximum breaking strength of 20 kN and dimensions of 3.2" x 1.7" x 1.1", this TAA approved pulley is a versatile and dependable choice for climbers.

The GM CLIMBING 40kN Micro Double Pulley comes in a pack of two and is ideal for a wide variety of applications such as tree climbing, rigging, hauling, rescue, and mountaineering. With a breaking strength of 40kN and a 36mm sheave diameter, this pulley is compatible with ropes up to 12mm. Its swing side plates make it easy to install and remove ropes, while its prusik minding plates and sheaves efficiently tend prusik of progress capture systems. The ball bearing sheave ensures smooth rotation and high pulley efficiency.

EMMRAGNO 30KN Climbing Single Pulley is made of 7075 aviation aluminum material, which is lightweight, tough, and strong. Its small size and light weight make it suitable for 13mm rope. With static tension of approx 30kn and rolling tension of approx 15kn, this pulley is perfect for zipline sports, rock climbing, rappelling, mountaineering, exploration, aerial work, hauling, transport, or other machinery work. The three-hole round design of the hanging point ensures uniform force distribution.

Introducing the GM CLIMBING Micro Pulley, a high-quality climbing pulley that is both CE and UIAA certified. With a breaking strength of 25kN, this pulley is perfect for building efficient pulley mechanical advantage systems. It is lightweight and easy to use with only one hand, making it ideal for various climbing and rigging activities. The pulley is designed with a flat bottom to prevent brake hitches from getting stuck, ensuring a smooth and efficient haul. Its smooth rotation and self-lubricating bushing make it suitable for transporting heavy loads. Whether you need to haul your partner out of a crevasse, rig gears or heavy loads while mountaineering, or simply need a general-purpose pulley for daily use, the GM CLIMBING Micro Pulley is the perfect choice.

The GM CLIMBING Pack of 2 29kN CE UIAA Certified Micro Pulley Slack Tender is a lightweight and strong pulley that is ideal for use in a variety of climbing and rigging configurations. The fixed side plates make it easy to install the rope, and it is compatible with ropes up to 0.47in/12mm. The pulley is CE and UIAA certified, ensuring safety during activities at height. The self-lubricating bushing provides smooth rotation and the chamfer rounded edging reduces wear on ropes.

The Petzl FIXE Pulley is a versatile and easy-to-use compact pulley designed for hauling and rigging. The self-lubricating bushings provide effortless rope glide during hauling or ascending. The fixed side plates prevent fumbling, allowing for quick installation and coupling with a rope clamp. Weighing only 3.2 oz, it is easy to carry and compatible with ropes 7-13 mm in diameter.