Basic Ascender

Petzl

Compact, versatile rope clamp

The BASIC is a compact ascender that fits well in the hand for rope ascents. The lower attachment hole is large enough to accept carabiners for the lanyard and the 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 (frozen or muddy 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

Specs

  • Material(s): aluminum frame, stainless steel cam, nylon safety catch
  • Weight: 85 g
  • Rope compatibility: 8 to 11 mm

Shipping Disclaimer

Please Note: Weight-bearing, technical climbing equipment is not eligible for returns. For more information, visit our return policy page.

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