Petzl  Ascension Ascender - Right

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Designed for powerful and efficient ascending of a rope, the right-hand Ascension Ascender has a overmolded grip and ergonomic upper part for a comfortable hold while pulling with 1 or 2 hands.

Color: Gold
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Features

  • Ergonomic molded handle allows a comfortable yet powerful grip
  • Wide opening allows the handle to be easily grasped, even with thick gloves
  • Ergonomic upper part maximizes power when pulling with 2 hands
  • Safety catch is totally integrated into the body of the ascender to help prevent snagging
  • Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes the performance under any conditions, including frozen or dirty ropes
  • Wide lower hole allows carabiners to be easily attached for clipping a lanyard and foot loop
  • Upper hole for clipping a carabiner around the rope

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Climbing

Fits Rope Sizes

8 - 13 millimeters

Body Material

Aluminum/stainless steel/plastic/rubber/nylon

Cam Material

Stainless steel

Weight

165 grams

Reviews
13 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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Cam C
Santa Rosa, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Specialized but handy piece of gear

2 years ago

This purchase was specifically to enable me to start developing rock climbing routes which involves going up and down ropes repeatedly. The Petzl Ascender makes that incredibly easy with its ergonomic design and easy to use functionality. Extension with a 10 mm sling off the bottom of the Ascender creates a foot leash which allows you to step up the rope as opposed to pulling yourself up it. I would caution the first time buyer to make sure you buy the correct orientation. If ascending with a Petzl GriGri, I would suggest getting the left hand Ascender as the right hand will be occupied with the rope and GriGri.

Age:25–34
Used for::Sport Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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cavegirl
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Use for caving

5 years ago

I use this for caving SRT. I don't have a strong preference between right and left, both are fine for me. After 3 years of heavy use, it is starting to thin/sharpen where the rope enters the device. I'm happy with this ascender. For my next purchase, I may switch to a Basic without the handle, but the handle is definitely nice for beginners.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Adrian Hurst, AMGA SPI Fox Mountain Guides
North Carolina
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Petzl Ascension

9 years ago

Love these ascenders. Not too heavy great grip and solid bite on a variety of rope diameters. Easy to open even with thin gloves on for transitions around fixed points on the rope

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Fav roofer
dallas texas
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect for steep roofs.

6 years ago

Only ascender I've used but it get the job done! For roofers I mean.. I run all over STEEP roofs with this.

Yes , I recommend this product
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bryant
Draper, Utah
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Light and large enough for my hand and glove

2 years ago

Used for my first fixed-rope climb (Lobuche, Nepal). This worked very well even though I have a larger hand and was wearing a thick glove. The climb had several types of rope segments and none caused any issues. I did have a problem with one type of carabiner (Black Diamond Hotwire) when used as a rope lock. The carabiner would get in a position where it would not easily slide through the hole on the ascender due to the profile of the carabiner. A round carabiner wouldn't have a problem.

Age:55–64
Used for::Mountaineering
Yes , I recommend this product
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Bmcvicker
Ventura ca
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent product.

9 years ago

Holds up to minor fall stress, ( excellent tool for quickly ascending established routes.

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Raptor636
New York, NY, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great ascending tool for me

8 years ago

I'm happy with it work good I will recommend it and probably will buy left hand too

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Fmasterson
Pasadena MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Jumar

4 years ago

Awesome item, performance is great, easy to use, friends are jealous

Age:55–64
Used for::Sport Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
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Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago
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