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Ascender Tethering System
Ascender Tethering System
Ascender Tethering System
Ascender Tethering System
2021

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Ascender Tethering System

Tool tethering system

By making safety the most convenient option, the Ascender Tethering System reduces worksite injuries and fatalities caused by falling tools and helps workers maintain a smooth workflow both on the ground and 60 meters above it. The system consists of a tool bag reimagined for climbing, tether retractors and a unique, two-carabiner system designed to make switching out tools a seamless, one-handed experience. Together they create a gravity-defying ecosystem that never leaves a tool untethered.

JURY STATEMENT

This design is innovative, unobtrusive and very useful.

WINNER STATEMENT

It is an honor for us to have our work recognized by iF and we are excited to see what the future holds for the Ascender Tethering System.

UNIVERSITY

Umeå Institute of Design – Umeå Uni

Umeå, SE
DESIGN

Stijn van Cuijk

Umeå Institute of Design – Umeå Uni

Sydney Eilbacher

Umeå Institute of Design – Umeå Uni

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