Upgrade your Notch Rope Runner Vertec with the Aeris Friction Body Kit. It swaps the lower bollard for a moving pulley, cutting friction for lightning-fast descents and effortless slack tending during limb walks. Install in under a minute, retain CE certification, and unlock quicker canopy movement for advanced, speed-oriented arborists.

Designed for professional tree climbers who want to upgrade the Vertec to prioritize speed, the Notch Aeris Friction Body Kit replaces the lower bollard with a compact, free-running pulley. The result: less friction, faster controlled descents, and even smoother slack flow for limb walks and technical canopy moves. Installation takes under a minute—no fuss—while the Rope Runner Vertec maintains its CE certification.

The Aeris prioritizes speed and tending efficiency without sacrificing control. Ideal for advanced users who like “zero to hero” descents; it turns a smooth device into a smooth and fast device.

• CE Certified for use with the Rope Runner Vertec
• Less friction for faster descent and tending in the canopy
• Easy installation in under 1 minute, requiring a 5mm allen key (not included)
• Instruction video on how to install: https://youtu.be/FNvf1tTjKN4
• Sold separately from the Rope Runner Vertec
• Compatible with the Rope Runner Vertec Only

Learn more about the comparison between the pulley and the bollard and hear from our Notch pro arborists on what to choose for your setup.

Instruction Manual