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Captain Throwing Hook
SKU: DMM | DD-TH200
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- £151.66 Inc VAT
- RRP: £140.42 Ex VAT
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Product information & specifications
DMM Captain Hook - Self-Locating Tree Climbing Grapple
The DMM Captain Hook is a premium self-locating grappling hook engineered for professional arborists who need fast, reliable connection to remote anchors. Designed for precision canopy work, traversing between trees and accessing complex structures, the Captain delivers exceptional stability, strength and control during directional movement.
Available as Hook Only or as a complete Kit (rope + bag), in Red or Grey, it's in stock at Gustharts as an authorised DMM dealer, with free UK delivery on this order.
Important: this is not PPE. The Captain Hook must be used with appropriate rope and anchor selection as part of a wider climbing system — it is not itself certified personal protective equipment.
A pivoting hot-forged D-shackle ensures the hook destabilises if incorrectly presented, allowing the nose to rotate naturally into the ideal position. This guarantees clean, confident placement while reducing the chance of bounce-outs or glancing blows. Once set, the Captain offers an impressive 23kN strength rating (anchor-dependent), allowing controlled movement across the canopy.
The smooth 15mm racking eye minimises snagging on harness loops, while the hook's sculpted, bark-friendly profile reduces damage when working on living trees. Whether used as part of an advanced work-positioning system or to create efficient lateral movement in the canopy, the Captain is a trusted tool for technical tree climbing.
Key Features & Benefits
- Self-locating hook design for confident, controlled placement
- Rated to 23kN (anchor-dependent)
- Hot-forged hook body for strength and reliability
- Pivoting D-shackle helps correct orientation on engagement
- Snag-free 15mm racking eye for clean harness storage
- Customisable nose weighting for personalised balance
- Bark-friendly impact profile reduces surface damage
- Grease port for long-term maintenance
- Max recommended anchor diameter: 90mm
- Available as hook-only or complete kit (rope + bag)
Technical Details
Why Choose the DMM Captain Hook?
DMM is a Welsh climbing hardware manufacturer with decades of engineering pedigree in life-safety equipment, and the self-locating pivoting shackle is a genuine technical advantage over fixed-orientation throw hooks — it actively corrects its own position on engagement rather than relying on a perfect throw every time. The bark-friendly profile also matters if you're working on living trees regularly, reducing cosmetic damage compared to sharper-edged grapples.
Also Known As
Also searched for as: DMM Captain Hook, DMM throw hook, self-locating grapple hook, arborist traversing hook.
FAQs
Is the Captain Hook certified PPE?
No, it is not PPE and must be used with appropriate rope and anchor selection as part of a wider certified climbing system.
What's the difference between Hook Only and the Kit?
Hook Only is the grapple alone. The Kit adds a throw rope and storage bag, useful if you don't already own compatible throw line.
What's the maximum anchor diameter it's designed for?
90mm is the maximum recommended anchor diameter.
Will this damage the tree I'm climbing?
The sculpted, bark-friendly impact profile is designed to reduce surface damage compared to sharper-edged grapples, though care should always be taken when working on living trees.
Is maintenance required?
Yes, a grease port is built in for long-term maintenance of the pivoting mechanism.
Climbing Hardware
| Standard | Not PPE |
|---|---|
| Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) | 23kN |
DMM Captain Hook - Self-Locating Tree Climbing Grapple
The DMM Captain Hook is a premium self-locating grappling hook engineered for professional arborists who need fast, reliable connection to remote anchors. Designed for precision canopy work, traversing between trees and accessing complex structures, the Captain delivers exceptional stability, strength and control during directional movement.
Available as Hook Only or as a complete Kit (rope + bag), in Red or Grey, it's in stock at Gustharts as an authorised DMM dealer, with free UK delivery on this order.
Important: this is not PPE. The Captain Hook must be used with appropriate rope and anchor selection as part of a wider climbing system — it is not itself certified personal protective equipment.
A pivoting hot-forged D-shackle ensures the hook destabilises if incorrectly presented, allowing the nose to rotate naturally into the ideal position. This guarantees clean, confident placement while reducing the chance of bounce-outs or glancing blows. Once set, the Captain offers an impressive 23kN strength rating (anchor-dependent), allowing controlled movement across the canopy.
The smooth 15mm racking eye minimises snagging on harness loops, while the hook's sculpted, bark-friendly profile reduces damage when working on living trees. Whether used as part of an advanced work-positioning system or to create efficient lateral movement in the canopy, the Captain is a trusted tool for technical tree climbing.
Key Features & Benefits
- Self-locating hook design for confident, controlled placement
- Rated to 23kN (anchor-dependent)
- Hot-forged hook body for strength and reliability
- Pivoting D-shackle helps correct orientation on engagement
- Snag-free 15mm racking eye for clean harness storage
- Customisable nose weighting for personalised balance
- Bark-friendly impact profile reduces surface damage
- Grease port for long-term maintenance
- Max recommended anchor diameter: 90mm
- Available as hook-only or complete kit (rope + bag)
Technical Details
Why Choose the DMM Captain Hook?
DMM is a Welsh climbing hardware manufacturer with decades of engineering pedigree in life-safety equipment, and the self-locating pivoting shackle is a genuine technical advantage over fixed-orientation throw hooks — it actively corrects its own position on engagement rather than relying on a perfect throw every time. The bark-friendly profile also matters if you're working on living trees regularly, reducing cosmetic damage compared to sharper-edged grapples.
Also Known As
Also searched for as: DMM Captain Hook, DMM throw hook, self-locating grapple hook, arborist traversing hook.
FAQs
Is the Captain Hook certified PPE?
No, it is not PPE and must be used with appropriate rope and anchor selection as part of a wider certified climbing system.
What's the difference between Hook Only and the Kit?
Hook Only is the grapple alone. The Kit adds a throw rope and storage bag, useful if you don't already own compatible throw line.
What's the maximum anchor diameter it's designed for?
90mm is the maximum recommended anchor diameter.
Will this damage the tree I'm climbing?
The sculpted, bark-friendly impact profile is designed to reduce surface damage compared to sharper-edged grapples, though care should always be taken when working on living trees.
Is maintenance required?
Yes, a grease port is built in for long-term maintenance of the pivoting mechanism.
Climbing Hardware
| Standard | Not PPE |
|---|---|
| Minimum Breaking Strain (MBS) | 23kN |
Delivery & Returns
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Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
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Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- FREE UK Standard Delivery
applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
