In the late 1960's, a close personal friend of Bill's fell to his death while installing a 625-foot tower for the U.S. Navy. That loss, and others in the news, inspired Bill to design and develop the Climber's Buddy systems of safety rails and hardware.
Sur-Loc, Inc. continually strives to be a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of climbing safety products for world-wide distribution.
Climber's Buddy™ Fall Protection Systems

- Permanently mounted safety rail.
- Cam action safety sleeve for climber's fall protection.
- Fixed ladders with incorporated safety rails.
- OSHA compliant.
- Custom climber's safety system available for your application needs.
Aluminum Rails & Ladders

- Economical installation on billboards, power & utility towers and more!
- Separate safety rails can be attached to retrofit existing fixed ladders.
- Patented safety sleeve with positive cam action grips instantly.
- OSHA compliant.
- Ladders, manufactured in 20 ft. sections, weigh only 2.5 lbs. per foot.
Fiberglass Rails & Ladders

- 100% fiberglass ladders use runners as a safety rail.
- Easy to install, durable and corrosion resistant.
- Install flat to walls or retrofit to existing fixed ladders.
- Patented safety sleeve with positive cam action grips instantly.
- OSHA compliant.
- Standard 12' lengths in a 16" width meets OSHA standards.