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Petzl

BASIC Compact Ascender

$89.99
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Description

Compact, versatile rope clamp

The BASIC is a compact ascender that fits well in the hand for rope ascents. The lower attachment hole is large enough to accept carabiners for the lanyard and the footloop.

Features
  • Compact ascender with excellent grip
  • 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 (frozen or muddy 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
Technical specs
  • Material(s): aluminum frame, stainless steel cam, nylon safety catch
  • Weight: 85 g
  • Rope compatibility: 8 to 11 mm
  • Certification(s): CE EN 567, UKCA, UIAA
SKU B18BAA

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