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Petzl Ascension Ascender

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    Petzl Ascension Ascender

    • $74.95
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    Item # 782459

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    Updated to provide greater comfort, efficiency and ease of use, the Petzl Ascenion ascender is great for aid climbing, mountaineering or caving.

    • Updated molded grip features a more ergonomically shaped handle that provides greater comfort than the previous version; grip is over-molded with rubber for greater friction
    • Large index finger indent increases efficiency when pulling on the ascender
    • Chrome-plated, spring-loaded steel cam features angled teeth and a self-cleaning slot to securely grip the rope, even in wet, muddy or icy conditions
    • Cam has been refined to glide more easily along the rope, requiring less effort during long sessions of jugging
    • Open/close trigger is now recessed inside the ascender's frame to avoid accidentally opening the cam while in use; trigger can still be operated with 1 hand
    • Safety catch prevents the cam from opening too far, thereby keeping the rope captured
    • Includes multiple attachment points to allow for different uses, such as self-belaying or hauling
    • Anodized frame is color coded for easy identification; black ascender is for the left hand and gray is for the right
    • Designed for use with ropes between 8 and 13mm in diameter

    Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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    Petzl Ascension Ascender Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    8 - 13 millimeters
    Aluminum
    Chrome-plated steel
    195 grams
    Fits rope sizes
    Body material
    Cam material
    Weight

    Petzl Ascension Ascender Customer Reviews

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    Petzl Ascension Ascender
     
    4.6

    (based on 8 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Simple (7)
    • Quick to open (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing (6)
      • Long climbs (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

      Reviewed by 8 customers

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      Oct

      17

      2013

       
      5.0

      Great product that does its job well

      By MACHETE

      from San Jose, Ca

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Quick to open
      • Scratch resistant
      • Simple

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Outdoor climbing
        • Self belay

        Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

        i use the ascension as a self belay device when i climb alone... i use two fixed ropes with the ascension on one and a tibloc on the other rope... works great!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        22

        2013

         
        5.0

        Awesome Ascender!!

        By Tac 3 Instructor

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Quick to open
        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hauling
          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing
          • Sprint Climbs

          Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

          I am a retired Firefighter and Tactical Ropes Instructor Level 3. I have used many Ascenders over the years and this is an easy to use effective and safe device. Easy on the hands and can be used easily with gloves on. This device is great for Climbing, Hauling Rigs and Self Belays. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great Ascension device.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jun

          19

          2013

           
          4.0

          Worked Perfect

          By Lzpup

          from San Diego

          About Me Avid Climber

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          Pros

          • Quick to open
          • Simple

          Cons

          • Could Be Lighter

          Best Uses

          • Mountaineering

          Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

          Used to clip into fixed lines. Felt very secure, moved well over the lines. Easy to move past knots or anchors. Could be lighter.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          21

          2013

           
          4.0

          A great piece in my slackline kit

          By dirtybirdnj

          from Dover, NJ

          About Me Getting Started

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          Pros

          • Simple
          • Sturdy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Slackline Tensioning

            Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

            I'm using this to tension my slackline pulley / brake system. It's much better than pulling on rope with my hands and allows me to get a lot more energy into each pull. Much more effective than a tibloc and a hand-made rope grab.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Mar

            26

            2011

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great

            By chatterbox

            from Boulder, CO

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

              This, foot loops, and a GriGri is great

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Feb

              1

              2011

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              only way out

              By muddpuppy

              from larwence county IN

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Good looking
              • Quick to open
              • Scratch resistant
              • Simple
              • Tough

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Caving
                • Long Climbs
                • Outdoor climbing

                Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

                on a cave trip last year i jam it though the mud and clay and it still grabed flawlessly.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                23

                2010

                (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                The Standard

                By Arlo Sinclair

                from Santa Fe

                About Me Avid Climber

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                Pros

                • Ergonomics

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Glacier Travel
                  • Mountaineering
                  • Technical Rescue

                  Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

                  These are the bomb. You can use prusiks if you're weight conscious, or pair one of these up with a croll or prusik, etc. But for long ascents, a pair of these is the best method for getting there quickly & safely.

                  In 10 years, under every condition imaginable, I've never had one fail.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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                  May

                  22

                  2010

                  (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Fun tool to have

                  By Vaultclimber

                  from Lakeville/Winona, MN

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                  Pros

                  • Quick to open
                  • Simple

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Long Climbs
                    • Outdoor climbing

                    Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:

                    Now I'm not a very active climber but I bought one of these just to play around with and it works great. I plan getting the other handed one and try to find some serious overhangs where I can just ascend up them.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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