Petzl Basic Ascender

Versatile rope clamp / grab for use in a wide variety of situations: progress capture device in a hauling system, rope climbing, self belaying on a fixed rope.

Lightweight and compact

Chrome-plated steel cam has inclined teeth and self-cleaning slots to provide grip on wet, icy or muddy ropes. Ergonomic spring-loaded catch allows the cam to be held in the open position and facilitates one-handed installation or removal of the device. Lower hole for attaching a lanyard.

2 upper holes allow a carabiner to be clipped around the rope for easier sliding up the rope when used for self-belaying, and for building pulley systems.

Technical specifications :
Individually tested
For use on single rope from 8 to 13 mm in diameter.
136 g