DECENT FEATURES of the Petzl Basic Ascender

• Complete, high-performance lighting solution
• 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
• Compact and lightweight
• Versatile: back-up in hauling system or rope ascent
• Lower hole for connecting a lanyard
• Upper hole through which a carabiner attaches the device to the rope (useful for back-up belays or hauling)

The SPECS

• Weight: 90 g
• Rope: For use with single ropes between 8 and 11 mm
• Certification(s): CE EN 567, UIAA
• Case Quantity: 10
• Material(s): Aluminum for the frame, stainless steel for the cam, nylon for the trigger

ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL.