Akimbo vs Zig Zag Plus - Which Mechanical Prussic is Best?!

What's the best mechanical prusik device? It falls down to two fan favorites in the climbing community: the Rock Exotica Akimbo and the Petzl Zig Zag Plus. Which device is better between the two? Well that depends on what you're looking for. Watch the video to see our professional opinions!
If you want to try either of these climbing devices, you can always find them at Bartlett Arborist Supply. Take a look at our selection of climbing gear, safety equipment, and arborist clothing today!
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[@spiercevaughn]

I have used the Petzl ZigZag for years and love it- it’s smooth and easy to use. I just bought a Rock Exotica Akimbo and I love the design and concept, I especially like 2 things over the ZZ- having it midline attachable and having a short form factor that makes it possible to do spar work without having the length of the ZZ chicane setup jabbing me and preventing me from reducing my fall factor. Both great devices, and look forward to using the Akimbo more often

[@andrewperrie1979]

Great video guys. Love the playful banter 😃. Merry Christmas

[@Ddaverr1]

Nice to see a bit of a switch up with the gear review. Looks like Cody has a bit of an ice fishing sun burn. Happy holidays!

[@redbeardtree1776]

Great video!

[@bretthuet1396]

this is a great style of video

[@tittyrino]

Rope Wrench dude here in SW Pennsylvania. I will have both of these in my kit this summer.Also a DogBone as well. I am a rec climber and I have serious quality gear and don't do cheap. We are one fall away from a life changing experience, so I spend $ and Practice low n slow with new gear before going to the top. I started sleeping in trees and it's awesome.Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@cb5600]

Wow. Hilarious and informative. That was great!🧡👊🏻🇨🇦

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. In my humble opinion the Zig Zag is by far the best mechanical prusik on the market. The only negative is not being mid-line attachable......which once you are familiar with the Zig Zag is not a problem. You get use to setting your Zig Zag up at the start and no need to remove during a climb. The Zig Zag is a smooth operator and not bothered by sap, wet ropes, etc.......just keeps working. And it functions very nicely in SRS with the chicane. JMHO

[@Sethhaun78]

I bought all of them from bartlett .except akimbo wich I want to try its size is perfect .zigzag I wish they kept the small one .however chicane works great with hitch climber setup.besides not breaking down as fast as ropewrench. It's smoother ...if akimbo goes on sale going to try it.just got the climb pants can't wait hope they fit vertically challenged me

[@Dantrellis]

Good thing I have both 😊

[@iwontbebeat7111]

Rope Runner Pro ? LoL

[@joseecheverria8736]

Buen video varones , pregunta yo trabajo en contrusion ese freno tan vien sirve para el arnés de vida .👍

[@mattgiordano2262]

I love the zig zag plus for MRS, but i definitely dont like working it SRS due to requiring a the chicane or rope wrench. It's just over 12" in length. Versus having the akimbo which is i believ 6" long when there's tension in the rope. I'd like to be as close as possible to a spar if given the choice.

[@kboutdoors4599]

Petzle for me

[@mariomannelli9887]

Definitely by a long shot Kimbo sliced boya! The zig zag is good if you can get over the size and the horrors I seen with them. I own the kimbo and did own the zigzag didn’t like the bulkyness of the system and side load with a system that big is scary man! To each his own just climb safely please,I love my tree people!

[@AxBeaver]

I just saw this guy! Today

[@monkeylodgepanama474]

zig zag definately the best

[@JoseArias-ix3sv]

Podrías hacer un video explicando los voltages de la lineas de PG&E por favor

[@RobS406]

I love my zig zag. I will never go back to anything else!

[@colinsimons]

Zig zag👌🏻