Basic Climbing Ascender

Introduction

The Petzl Basic Ascender is a compact and lightweight ascender that is perfect for rope ascents. It has a toothed cam with a self-cleaning slot that optimizes performance under any conditions, and a stainless steel cam that has better resistance to corrosion. The lower attachment hole is large enough for two carabiners (lanyard and foot loop), and the upper connection hole is for guiding the rope. The Petzl Basic Ascender is a must-have for any climber who wants a reliable and durable ascender for rope ascents.

Specifications

• 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