The ability and willingness to innovate, to find original solutions to common problems is a symptom of good health of a company.
In Kong this has always been a fundamental cornerstone to approach the market and over the years there have been many innovations.
Here is a brief excursus on some fundamental stages of our history.
First D Shaped Carabiner
The first carabiner with an asymmetrical "D" shape, which shifts the load towards the axis with the greatest resistance.
Closure
The two-pin closure that makes the "dovetail" closure and its dangerous cutting edges obsolete.
First Plastic Colored Carabiner
The plastic coating fixed a real issue, the bare metal carabiners used to stick to mountaineers’ lips in freezing conditions.
First Pre-Assembled Klettersteig Set
The first pre-assembled via ferrata set. Until then, the sets were self-built bundles with often disastrous results.
Multipurpose Aluminum Plate
The legendary Gi-Gi plate, which over time has become a classic among manually controlled descenders.
System
The very simple but ingenious KEY-LOCK system, a real revolution that became a standard for all manufacturers once the patent that made Kong famous all over the world expired.
First Mountain Rescue Stretcher
LECCO, the first detachable stretcher designed specifically for mountain rescue and in inaccessible environments, a great classic of our production that through the years and countless improvements has come down to the present day.
With Clamp Closure System
The CLAMP SYSTEM of the FROG connector, a lever concept that overturns the schemes and offers a double movement system with automatic snap closure.
First Carbon Fiber Spinal Board
The first carbon rescue spine board mod. X-TRIM, which in addition to offering low weight and extraordinary performance is radiolucent and avoids the movement of the injured person.
System
FUTURA, the first ascent handle that works in axis on the rope, improving efficiency during progression and containing dimensions to levels never seen before.
First Canyoning Stretcher
911 CANYON, the first floating stretcher designed for river rescue, equipped with a fiberglass shell and watertight trilaminate sheet with breathing valve.
Anti-Rotation System For Helirescue
KARS, the first electronic stabilizer for helicopter rescue stretchers capable of blocking the rotation induced by the down wash of the propellers.
First Connector With Integrated Chip
The first connector with an integrated NFC chip, to facilitate traceability and periodic inspections. With the digitalisation of PPE, we have taken a leap into the future.
System
The innovative patented RISE automatic ring nut that guarantees the practicality of the 2-movement ring nuts, significantly reducing the risk of accidental opening.
