COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT: Weighing only 85g, the BASIC offers a secure grip for rope ascents while taking up minimal space on a harness or in a pack.
VERSATILE USE: Ideal for hauling systems, self-belay on fixed lines, or as a secondary ascender; the wide lower hole easily accepts carabiners for lanyards and foot loops.
RELIABLE GRIP: Features the standard Petzl toothed cam with a self-cleaning slot, ensuring optimal performance on frozen, muddy, or dirty ropes.
UPPER GUIDE HOLE: The upper hole allows a carabiner to be clipped around the rope to guide it and keep the device properly aligned during use.
DURABLE: Reinforced with a stainless steel wear plate to protect the aluminum frame from rope friction and extend the lifespan of the device.
FEATURES of the Petzl Basic Ascender Complete, high-performance lighting solution Can be used for rope ascent on a fixed line or as progress capture in a hauling system Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes) Stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion Lower attachment hole large enough for two carabiners (lanyard and foot loop) Upper connection hole for guiding the rope Compact and lightweight Versatile: Back-up in hauling system or rope ascent Lower hole for connecting a lanyard Upper hole through which a carabiner attaches the device to the rope (useful for back-up belays or hauling)