Heavy duty ascenders designed for use on big walls for ascending fixed ropes and load hauling. The handled versions are also much used for fixed ropes in the Greater Ranges.
Also, well worth reading is Petzl's page on Self-Belay in which you will notice that the Shunt, probably the most popular device used in the UK, is not recommended.
Finally, there is a review of several devices at Outdoor Gear Lab.
The ascenders, pulleys and rotors listed below are just those we think suited to Aid Climbing - for our full range please see our Main Ascenders Page.
Easy to use whether jumaring big wall pitches in Yosemite or hauling your way out of a crevasse.
Very simple and safe way of ascending ropes but a tad heavy for the alps. Left and Right-Hand versions.
An ascender without a handle.
A chest ascender - as per the Basic, but with twisted attachment points. For ropes from 8mm - 11mm.
Chest ascender with twisted attachment points. For ropes from 8mm - 13mm.
The best device for safeguarding abseils. Much used for self belaying though there are some dangers.
An ultra-light ultra-compact locking (or progress-capture) pulley that is exceptionally efficient.
Revolutionary karabiner from DMM - designed to reduce rope drag (particularly when sport climbing).
A screwgate version of DMM's innovative Revolver karabiner, designed particularly for use as a pulley.
Auto double locking version of DMM's innovative Revolver karabiner.
Auto triple locking version of DMM's innovative Revolver karabiner.
A pulley and karabiner incorporated together. Double gate system means that it is effectively self locking.
Very efficient self-jamming pulley designed for hauling heavy loads with maximum efficiency.
Fixed-sided pulley with self lubricating bearings for hauling systems and tyrolean traverses.
Highly efficient swing-sided Prusik pulley designed for pulley systems and hauling of heavy loads.
Lightweight pulley with moving side plates which can handle big loads
Very strong and efficient pulley, ideal for rescue, hauling heavy loads and intensive use.
Highly efficient double swing-sided Prusik pulley designed for pulley systems and hauling of heavy loads.
A swivel designed to enable you to haul big wall climbing haul bags without tangling the ropes.
A symmetrical swivel designed to enable you to haul big wall climbing haul bags without tangling the ropes.
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