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Petzl Tibloc Ascender

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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 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)

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Apr

2009

(14 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

small compact light

By Briand

from Brian Darr, MI

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Tibloc Ascender:

it has many uses including safe belaying

Mar

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome ascender.

By Jeremyl04

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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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 :).

Sep

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.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simple and Effective

By TxClimber

from Dallas, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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!

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

always have one

By LonCLMR

from Kirkland, WA

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:

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

Dec

2011

5.0

Life saver

By Houseless Zech

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Avid Climber

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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.

Jan

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.

Oct

2009

5.0

great product

By travis taylor

from washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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...