Skylotec Sirius Rope Devices
Skylotec Sirius Compact Descender
The Sirius packs the strengths of a full size industrial and rescue descender into an extremely compact device, so it handles better and lasts longer. It sits neatly in the hand, and the auto returning operating lever has a very small radius of motion, which lets you work quickly, accurately and comfortably.
Rope insertion is intuitive and simple, and the karabiner on the harness can stay connected to the device while you thread it. The route of the rope is designed to protect it from twisting, kinking and excessive wear. The Sirius is made of up to 100 percent metal with no vulnerable synthetic parts, which gives it outstanding durability and a 30 year maximum service life. It runs on 9 mm to 12.5 mm rope, descends up to 190 m, and is rated for one person at 141 kg or two at 282 kg. Choose the Sirius (A-050) with the anti panic function, the Spark (A-056) without it for fast uninterrupted descent by experienced users, or the Spark Tactical (A-057). Browse more descenders, the wider rope access range, or the full Skylotec range. It pairs with the Mark 1 Plus abseil device and the ISC D5 descender.
Key Features
- Takes 9 mm to 12.5 mm rope, descends up to 190 m
- Extremely compact industrial and rescue descender
- Auto returning lever with a small radius of motion
- Intuitive rope insertion, karabiner can stay connected
- Rope route protects against twist, kink and wear
- Up to 100 percent metal, no vulnerable synthetic parts
- 141 kg for one person, 282 kg for two, 30 year maximum service life
- Certified to EN 341:2011/2A, EN 12841:2024/C and EN 15151-1:2012
Specifications
| Brand | Skylotec |
| Type | Compact industrial and rescue descender |
| Rated load | 141 kg one person, 282 kg two persons |
| Abseiling speed | 2.00 m/s |
| Dimensions | 47 x 49 x 175 mm; 0.41 kg (Sirius), 0.49 kg (Spark) |
| Material | Aluminium and steel |
| A-050 / A-056 / A-057 | Self locking / without anti panic / tactical |
| Rope diameter | 9 mm to 12.5 mm |
| Maximum descent | 190 m |
| Standards | EN 341:2011/2A, EN 12841:2024/C, EN 15151-1:2012, ANSI/ASSP Z359.9-2021, NFPA 2500:2022 |
| Temperature range | Minus 30 C to 60 C |
Product Documents
What makes the Sirius so compact?
The Sirius fits the mechanism of a full size industrial and rescue descender into a 47 x 49 x 175 mm body weighing 0.41 kg. The auto returning lever has a small radius of motion, so it handles well while staying easy to carry.
What are the three versions?
The Sirius (A-050) has the anti panic function, which stops the descent if the lever is pulled too hard. The Spark (A-056) is the same device without the anti panic function, for experienced users who want fast, uninterrupted descent, and the Spark Tactical (A-057) is the tactical build. All three share the compact 100 percent metal body, take 9 mm to 12.5 mm rope and are rated for one person at 141 kg or two at 282 kg.
How long does it last?
Because it is made of up to 100 percent metal with no vulnerable synthetic parts, it carries a 30 year maximum service life. It is rated for one person at 141 kg, or two people at 282 kg in a rescue.
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