Petzl Ascension Ascender
Updated to provide greater comfort, efficiency and ease of use, the Petzl Ascenion ascender is great for aid climbing, mountaineering or caving. See details
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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 to provide greater comfort, efficiency and ease of use, the Petzl Ascenion ascender is great for aid climbing, mountaineering or caving.
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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.
Imported.
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Petzl Ascension Ascender Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Simple (8)
- Quick to open (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Climbing (7)
- Long climbs (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4), Avid climber (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Pros
- Quick to open
- Simple
Cons
Best Uses
- Bouldering
- Long Climbs
- Outdoor climbing
Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:
I bought this product for use as a self belay devise, I used it during a resent trip and it performed perfectly. It was easy to clear of ice and traveled to rope smoothly. As with any other Petzel product, it has lived up to my expectations
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
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
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
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
Pros
- Simple
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor climbing
- Long Climbs
- Outdoor climbing
Comments about Petzl Ascension Ascender:
This, foot loops, and a GriGri is great
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
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
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
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