Choosing your ascender
Petzl ascenders are designed for ascending fixed ropes, but they also have other uses: helping a second in difficulty, hauling a victim out of a crevasse or up a wall, self-belaying... For this, there are several types of ascenders: hand ascenders, chest ascenders and backup ascenders.
Types of Petzl ascenders
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Hand ascenders
Because of their excellent handling, these ascenders are mainly used for ascending ropes. Their design also provides various ways to install the device on rope to make a pulley system or haul a pack.
ASCENSION
Handled ascender with a comfortable, powerful grip.
BASIC
Compact and lightweight ascender.
Rope ascent with hand ascender installed above the user
Examples of other ways to use hand ascenders
Hauling with an ASCENSION handled ascender
Pulley system with a BASIC ascender
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Chest ascenders
Installed directly to the harness, they are used with a hand ascender for ascending rope.
CROLL® S
Reinforced chest ascender for thin to medium-diameter ropes
CROLL® L
Chest ascender for large diameter ropes
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Backup ascender
TIBLOC
Ultralight and compact, TIBLOC is a backup ascender that adapts readily to situations other than ascending rope: pulley systems, progress capture...
Locking systems
Locking with toothed cam (all ascenders except TIBLOC)
The teeth initiate the locking action, and the cam pinches the rope. Locking is optimal in all conditions: wet, frozen, muddy rope..., while sliding the device upward is easy.
Locking with teeth and carabiner (TIBLOC)
The carabiner locks the rope by pinching it against the teeth. The self-cleaning slot enables use under any conditions: wet, icy, or muddy rope... Locking with teeth and carabiner provides an ultra-light solution.
Choosing your ascender
Ascender accessories
For greater efficiency and convenience when ascending, Petzl offers accessories for use with hand and chest ascenders.
FOOTAPE
Adjustable webbing foot loop
FOOTCORD
Adjustable foot loop made with HMPE cord for greater versatility and optimal durability
