Aluminium cammed, ultralight, tiny, spring loaded ascender that is ideal for alpine climbing. Designed for 10-13mm single ropes only (if you want an ascender for half ropes, use the Ropeman 2 or 3). Can also be used as an autobloc for lowering and hauling loads. Not suitable for self-belaying.
Smoother in the hand, and a touch lighter than the original, the revamped Ropeman 1 now comes with hot forged sideplates that help to optimize the fit and function across a broader range of karabiners. This original but revamped Ropeman is the lightest of the three, has an aluminium cam and is designed for ropes over 10mm in diameter.
The initial success of the Ropeman 1 was that it was really the first device to challenge people to carry more than simply two bits of rope to make ‘Prusiks’ for emergency rescue. This was due to its small size and light weight, and it’s easy to see why when two of them could be carried discreetly for less weight than some quickdraws. However, the big leap for the Ropeman proved to be when guides and other climbers picked it up as having many more uses than it was initially thought and it became an essential mountain tool for a range of activities, not only was it being carried to replace ‘Prusiks’ as a rescue tool but guides were using in combination with magic plates and on bolt belays to protect clients as well as for a host of other activities.
Alloy cam 7075 T6.
3 Sigma rated.
Rope diameter 10-13mm.
CE EN567, UIAA 126.
Weight: ca 62g.
Karabiner and rope not included.