Petzl Basic Ascender – Climbing Hardware

Description

A compact ascender that fits neatly into your hand for ascending fixed lines. It can also be used in hauling systems and as self-protection when climbing with fixed ropes on alpine ascents. The lower attachment hole can hold two carabiners for a lanyard and footloop.

Features:

• Compact ascender with excellent grip.
• Can be used for rope ascent on a fixed line or as progress capture in a hauling system.
• Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes).
• Stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion.
• Lower attachment hole large enough for two carabiners (lanyard and foot loop).
• Upper connection hole for guiding the rope.

Specifications

Materials:	aluminum for the frame, stainless steel for the cam, nylon for the trigger.
Rope:	for use with single ropes between 8 and 11 mm
Certifications:	CE EN 567, UIAA
Made in:	France