Gear

To ensure that we maintain a leading edge on the continually evolving rescue and rope access industries, we remain active as the co-founders of the International Technical Rescue Symposium (ITRS) and the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT), and via participation in technical and safety standards committees and organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Section of the International Association for Testing Materials (ASTM), the California State Fire Training Committee, the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA), and the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR).

Over the years, innovative, functional, comfortable and safe products have set Yates apart in the climbing, technical rescue, and tactical equipment arena. Our background in big wall climbing has shown through in the design and development of rescue, rigging, rope access and tactical specific equipment that is the best possible combination of low weight, function, comfort, and durability. Our research and development is driven by a unique collaboration and long relationship with the technical rescue, rigging, rope access, mountain rescue, and special operations communities throughout the world.

We have been making the highest quality, most innovative static and dynamic rope and cord for decades. We were the first to offer a 48-carrier static sheath construction for greater durability and better handling. We came out with the first 100% Polyester static rope called the HTP, and were the first to offer 100% Technora heat and abrasion resistant ropes to the fire industry; helping FDNY create the first escape kit. Even our accessory cords were constructed differently; utilizing our innovative sewn tacks and eyes. Our ropes and cords are seen on the most technical rescues, in the tallest trees, on remote missions as well as hazardous job sites and are there to get people home safely, day after day.