Petzl Ascender

Ascenders

Right (Blue) and Left (Gold) handled ascenders. These are the widely accepted standard ascenders for adventure and expedition racing. Designed for ascending single ropes from 8mm to 13mm in diameter.
• Durable
• Lightweight at 196 grams (6.92 oz)
• Handle with elastomer grip is comfortable and provides thermal insulation.
• Chrome-plated steel cam has inclined teeth and self-cleaning slots to provide grip on wet, icy or muddy ropes.
• Ergonomic spring-loaded catch allows the cam to be held in the open position and facilitates one-handed installation or removal of the device.
• 2 lower holes for attaching a foot loop and a lanyard.
• 2 upper holes allow a carabiner to be clipped around the rope for easier sliding up the rope when used for self-belaying, and for building pulley systems.
• 2 colors for easy recognition of righthanded and left-handed versions.

For a set of ascenders order one right and one left.