The Petzl Microcender is a lightweight and extra-small ascender that can easily fit into a shirt pocket. It is designed for self protection when moving on a fixed rope, as a capture device when hauling heavy loads, and for use in pulley systems. It can be used on ropes with diameters of 9 to 13 [...]
Designed for use in climbing fixed single ropes sized from 8 to 13 mm, the Petzl Ascension Ascender is available in right- or left-hand versions. It is lightweight, at only 195 grams, yet it is strong and durable. The ergonomically shaped handle is molded over with rubber to provide a more secure and stable, as [...]
The Petzl Tibloc Ascender is an ultra-light and small multifunctional ascender. It is used for climbing ropes, aiding a second, rescue, or as a hauling or pulley system. Because it is small, it is often used as a back-up supporting standard ascenders. The Tibloc provides good grip even on wet, muddy, or even icy ropes [...]
A lightweight and versatile ascender, the Petzl Basic Multipurpose Ascender is great as a rope climbing device, self-belay on a fixed rope, and anti-slip device for hauling. This is made possible because it has multiple attachment points. It features a steel cam that is chrome-plated and which has angled teeth with self-cleaning slots. The combination [...]
This Petzl ascender is designed to be held by both hands. It is perfect for ascending double ropes in trees when using the traditional footlock technique or Petzl’s Pantin foot ascenders. A climber needs only to clamp the Ascentree on the upper part of the rope, raises his knee and wraps the lower end of [...]
Black Diamond nForce Ascenders are said to have a stronger clamping force than conventional ascenders thus providing a better grip even on muddy or icy ropes. What gives the nForce this slip-free clasp is its four-bar linkage system that directs body weight into the rope. This results in nearly 30 percent greater clamping force than [...]
The Ropeman is a lightweight rope ascender designed as a back-up or emergency tool. It weighs only 85 grams, but it has a strength of mbs 3375 lbf. Its strength on rope is rated at 880 lbf. This ascender consists of shells with a cam sandwiched in between them. This cam is made of aluminum [...]
Ascenders are used when climbing featureless rock mountains where it is difficult to find edges, cracks, or pockets to hold on to, or when climbing very tall trees with few strong branches along the way. The CMI Hardware Ultracender is a good specimen of ascenders. These are usually purchased in pairs, one configured for the [...]
At only 4.4 ounces, the Ushba Basic Ascender is the lightest ascender in its class. In spite of its weight, or lack of it, it has a 900-pound safe load rating. As such, it can be used to climb ropes, haul bags, or as a self-belay top roping. It slides on the rope smoothly, yet [...]
The Unicender is an ascending tool that is specifically designed for arborists. It is made of milled 6061-T6 aluminum. The device vaguely resembles a bicycle chain link with specialized teeth and gears standing on the chains. This unique device can be used in both the double and single rope techniques both as an ascender and [...]