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Petzl Tibloc Ascender
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Petzl Tibloc Ascender

Item # 644068

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This ultralight, multi-purpose rope grab is an ideal back-up for standard ascenders or for those who wish to travel as light as possible

  • Much lighter and more compact than standard ascenders, plus faster to set up than prusik knots and works well in pulley systems
  • Tibloc should be used only with carabiners made of uniform oval or round stock in order to prevent damage to the rope
  • Caution: hot-forged carabiners with T-shaped stock, such as the Petzl Spirit, should NOT be used
  • The Tibloc is an amazing little tool when used properly, but can easily be misused; it is essential to read the instructions to prevent rope damage!

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Petzl Tibloc Ascender Specs

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Description

Best useClimbing
Weight39 grams
Body materialChromoly steel
Fits rope sizes8 - 11 millimeters

Petzl Tibloc Ascender Customer Reviews

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Petzl Tibloc Ascender
 
5.0

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple (8)
  • Quick to open (4)
  • Scratch resistant (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Climbing (10)
    • Long climbs (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid climber (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Apr

    11

    2009

    (14 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    small compact light

    By Briand

    from Brian Darr, MI

    About Me Getting Started

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Simple

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

      it has many uses including safe belaying

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      (14 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      2

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome ascender.

      By Jeremyl04

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Avid Climber

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Simple
      • Small

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor climbing
        • Slacklining

        Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

        I have two tibloc ascenders I use for multipliers in my slackline rig. I can rig a 200'+ line with my pulleys and these ascenders. They really are great. Super easy to use, very quick, small and convenient.

        Oh yeah great for rock climbing too :).

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        6

        2007

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Never leave the ground without it

        By Dividend Builder

        from Colorado Springs, CO

        About Me Avid Climber

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        Pros

        • Quick to open
        • Scratch resistant
        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoor climbing
          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

          I always have Tibloc on a oval non locking biner with a long runner on my back gear loop. It's light weight and effective.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          29

          2011

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Simple and Effective

          By TxClimber

          from Dallas, TX

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Easy to place
          • Easy to use
          • Light ultralight
          • Reliable
          • Simple
          • Well made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing

            Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

            I LOVE this ascender! There is something very comforting about a simple devise with no moving parts. When used as directed this little guy works perfectly and weighs next to nothing. I keep it on a biner on the back of my rack and other than the sound it makes i never know its there. Be CAREFUL when using it though, if you don't follow directions you could tear up a rope sheath!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Dec

            9

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            always have one

            By LonCLMR

            from Kirkland, WA

            About Me Avid Climber

            See all my reviews

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            Pros

            • Quick to open
            • Scratch resistant
            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

              Always have it on me... very lightweight... excellent for long climbs and a piece of cake to figure out... very cost effective...

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              22

              2011

               
              5.0

              Life saver

              By Houseless Zech

              from Las Vegas, NV

              About Me Avid Climber

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Simple
              • Tough

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Climbs
                • Outdoor climbing

                Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

                I've climbed since I was a kid, and did alot of climbing in the military, both on duty and off. I still believe in the Boyscout soldier motto of being prepared for any scenario. I carry two Tiblocs in my go bag, and have twice needed to pull them out.

                Is the Tibloc an every day use ascender? Not by any means.

                Is it a piece of kit that can and will save your backside if needed? Absolutely.

                If you climb, and if you care about your safety, this little gem should definitely have a spot on your rack. Like I said, I keep two.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jan

                24

                2011

                 
                5.0

                Nice little fella' to have around...

                By DFullMonty

                from Central Pa

                About Me Getting Started

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                Pros

                • Quick to open
                • Scratch resistant
                • Simple

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Long Climbs
                  • Mountaineering
                  • Outdoor climbing
                  • Sprint Climbs

                  Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

                  I carry this and an oval biner all the time. Great tool for self rescue or just to make an easy ascent.

                  Simple design makes it useful for many occasions, belay/rescue/regular ascent.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Oct

                  24

                  2009

                   
                  5.0

                  great product

                  By travis taylor

                  from washington

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Light and cost efficient
                  • Quick to open
                  • Scratch resistant
                  • Simple

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Long Climbs
                    • Outdoor climbing

                    Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

                    Just overall really nice to have on hand. If used properly, it doesn't really cause much rope wear at all... sets and holds immediately and is great for rests on the way up...

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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