# Fairy Tale Grappling Devices Rapunzel Safety Line Pulls You Down to Safety in Fires By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapunzel-safety-line References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/04/escape-route-number-2/) Designer Sin Sun Ho has designed a grappling hook device that will pull you down to safety in case of a fire called the Rapunzel Safety Line. This safety gadget is built like a canister with [steel wires and a grip handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-gadget-edrin) for you to hold on to. As you hold onto the device, you'll slowly descend down to safety without having to worry about finding an exit in [a haze of smoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravy-extinguisher). Hopefully the Rapunzel Safety Line will make its way to corporate high-rises which can be extremely beneficial in [emergency situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fire Safety Gadgets:** There is an opportunity to design other innovative devices to enhance fire safety anytime, anywhere. - **Multi-functional Safety Products:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create safety gadgets that serve multiple purposes in the event of an emergency. - **Personal Escaping Equipment:** There is an opportunity to design and create products that are compact and easy to use, and can aid in personal escape during emergencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can make use of similar devices to ensure the safety of workers in the event of a fire or emergency. - **Office and Corporate Building:** Office and corporate buildings can benefit from these products and a new niche can be created for companies that provide safety products for emergency situations. - **Tourism and Adventure Sports:** There is an opportunity to create similar personal escaping equipment for tourists and adventurers during emergency situations in remote locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Surfacing Fishing Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-riser.md) - [Fire-Starting Outdoor Ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-fire-starting-paracord.md) - [Portable Skiing Rope Tows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-tow.md) - [In-House Fire Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-fighter.md) - [Pull-Up Bar-Integrated Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rak.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-multitool.md) - [Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects.md) - [Functionally Fashionable Escape Hammers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-car-window-breaker.md)