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The basic components of the Toucan

BETA PHOTO: The basic components of the Toucan

The Toucan in standard belay or rappel mode, showing the friction inducing v-grooves formed by deformation of the two middle plates.

BETA PHOTO: The Toucan in standard belay or rappel mode, showi...

The Toucan set up for belaying a second in autoblock mode.

BETA PHOTO: The Toucan set up for belaying a second in autoblo...

The Toucan autoblock release lever employs the principles of a 2nd class lever to magnify the applied effort against the load, resulting in rotation of the main body around the fulcrum and release of the braking rope.

BETA PHOTO: The Toucan autoblock release lever employs the pri...