Rock Exotica is a Utah-based manufacturer of highly innovative and high-quality equipment for climbing, rope access, and rescue. Founded in 1987 by climber Rock Thompson, the company has grown from a small garage operation into a recognizable name in the technical equipment industry.
Rock Exotica is particularly known for its commitment to in-house, U.S.-based manufacturing, ensuring rigorous quality control, and for its focus on producing unique, expert-level gear. In addition to marketing products under its own premium brand, Rock Exotica has a long history as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), producing hardware for several other well-known outdoor and industrial companies such as CMC Rescue, Petzl, Sterling Rope, and Black Diamond.
Rock Exotica continues to design and manufacture its equipment from its headquarters in Clearfield, Utah. The brand’s reputation for quality over quantity appeals to experienced climbers, arborists, and rescue professionals who require reliable, specialized equipment for high-stakes environments.
The Rock Exotica rockGrab MIL is a specialized rope grab designed for professionals in arboriculture, rope access, and rescue operations who require efficient and reliable mid-line installation. Building upon the established performance of the Rock Exotica RG2, the MIL version distinguishes itself with a unique removable push-pin axle. This allows for easy attachment and removal […]
Omni SwivaBiner Oval Single Pulley is a versatile rigging carabiner with integrated swivel pulley. Ideal for arborist, rescue, and rope access professionals. Streamlines setups, reduces binding, and ensures even load distribution for safe, efficient work.
The Rock Exotica rockD stainless steel carabiner is the right choice for a strong compact carabiner that is tough enough for the harshest of rope rescue environments. The narrow, asymmetric “D” shape concentrates the load along the spine, which maximizes the strength of the carabiner along the major axis. Not only is the frame of […]
The Rock Exotica Akimbo 2 is an adjustable friction device excelling in both stationary (SRS) and moving rope systems (MRS), ensuring smooth ascents and descents. Compatible with a wide range of climbing ropes, the Akimbo 2 offers unmatched versatility and control for experienced tree care specialists.
The Arizona Omni Rigging Pod (AZORP) extends the rigging options available on the Rock Exotica/CMC Arizona Vortex Multipod by providing nine additional connection points with each pod. The AZORP inner and outer pieces are designed to fit over the Inner or Upper legs of the Rock Exotica/CMC Arizona Vortex. It can be used as the […]
The Rock Exotica Transporter XL uses the same selective-locking gate and design as the original Transporter, but features a larger capacity for carrying more tools and equipment along for the climb. The Transporter is a tool-carrier with a dual push-button gate that keeps it locked when you want it locked, and keeps it open when […]
The Pirate is Rock Exotica’s HMS aluminum carabiner. HMS, also known as a pear-shape, is a carabiner shape originally designed for use with a Munter Hitch knot. HMS is an abreviation of the German term “Halbmastwurfsicherung” which means half clove hitch belay. This type of knot can be used to safely rappel or lower down […]
The rockO aluminum carabiner is a blend of the traditional oval and the rockD giving it more strength than the standard oval that is ideal for rope rescue or work at height.
The Rock Exotica BOLT rig plate uses a quick-detatchable stainless steel rod, or ‘bolt’, allowing you to connect your gear directly to the five connection points without using carabiners. This results in cleaner connections, and when pulleys are involved, more efficient use of space when lined up side by side than when using a traditional […]
The Rock Exotica rockStar is a three dimensional anchor plate designed for rope rescue and rope access rigging.
The Akimbo is a unique tree climbing multicender that enables the arborist to ascend, descend and position on both stationary rope and moving rope systems.
The Rock Exotica Rescue Eight Descender is a traditional style figure eight with side ears to add friction, ideal for personal abseiling, rope rescue and tactical use.
The Omni-block 1.5 single pulley is a small light weight pulley with integrated swivel designed for rope rescue and rope access use.
The Omni-block 2.0 Swivel Single Pulley with a swivel and incorporates a unique sideplate that opens while the pulley is still attached to the anchor,perfectly ideal for rope rescue and rope access use.
The Omni-block 1.1 single pulley is a small light weight pulley with integrated swivel designed for rope rescue and rope access use.
The Rock Exotica Omni-Block 2.6" swivel pulley streamlines industrial rigging and rescue operations. Its integrated swivel design eliminates the need for separate hardware, enhancing safety and efficiency. The double-locking sideplate allows for rapid rope changes, making it ideal for professionals seeking a reliable, high-strength solution for heavy-duty applications.
The Omni-Block SwivaBiner combines a swiveling carabiner and pulley into one tool, and incorporates a unique sideplate that opens while the pulley is still attached to the anchor.
The Rock Exotica Aztek pulley set is a multiple use pre-rigged 4:1 or 5:1 pulley system designed for rope rescue, rope access, and anywhere where mechanical advantage is needed.
The Kootenay Ultra is a highline and knot-passing pulley designed for rope rescue, highline rigging, and industrial rope access. Engineered for smooth operation, durability, and improving efficiency in safety critical applications.
The transPorter is designed as a harness “tool-holder” made for ease of use and security. The gate is equipped with a manual locking mechanism and “wing” design. The manual locking gate is a dual push button design that you can lock if desired to prevent inadvertently snagging or hooking unwanted items. But you can also […]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qftPsro9d5shttps://www.youtube.com/embed/iwn3h_Mr23QThe Rock Exotica Totem was designed to be the most versatile rigging and rappelling tool available. It can function as a rigging plate, an easy-to-lock-off figure 8, sticht plate, auto-blocking plaquette device, and many other configurations. Although designed originally for canyoneering, the Totem is a valuable tool for tactical use, rock climbing, mountaineering, caving, rappelling […]
The Arizona Vortex is the ultimate artificial high directional system (AHD) ideal for urban and mountain rope rescue.
The Rock Exotica Machined Single Pulley is designed as the perfect rope pulley for rope rescue or rope access use. The side plates are manufactured from a solid block of 7075-T6 aluminum. They are CNC machined to remove all extra material that is not needed. This makes the pulley very light weight without effecting it’s […]
The Rock Exotica Mini Machined Single Pulley is designed as the perfect lightweight rope pulley. The side plates are manufactured from a solid block of 7075-T6 aluminum. They are CNC machined to remove all extra material that is not needed. This makes the pulley very light weight without effecting it’s strength for use in lightweight […]