Ascending: For regular use, handled ascenders are best, but for occasional use and self-rescue from crevasses etc, micro ascenders are cheap and much lighter. The cheapest and lightest ascender on the market is a Prusik Loop. For climbing a free-hanging fixed rope, ascenders need to be used in pairs (though not matching pairs) and at a minimum, two screwgate karabiners and a long sling are also required. Anyone climbing multi-pitched routes anywhere should carry two Prusik loops, a long sling and some screwgates at all times (and know how to use them), as there is always a risk of falling into a position where you are dangling free of the rock, and your partner cannot haul you, nor is the rope long enough to lower you.
Autobloc: A Prusik Loop or a Shunt can be used as an autobloc when abseiling or hauling/lowering loads.
Self Belaying: Some ascenders can also be used to protect a solo climber who is climbing along side a fixed rope. Unfortunately there is no simple answer as to what is the best device for self-toproping, and, as the devices available are constantly evolving, it is probably best to contact us or any other good climbing shop for the most up to date information.
Please note that prices are for a single unit.
Lightweight pulley with moving side plates which can handle big loads
Highly efficient swing-sided Prusik pulley designed for pulley systems and hauling of heavy loads.
Highly efficient double swing-sided Prusik pulley designed for pulley systems and hauling of heavy loads.
Very strong and efficient pulley, ideal for rescue, hauling heavy loads and intensive use.
An economical double in-line pulley for use on rope Tyrolean traverses - not for use on cable.
For use on Tyrolean traverses, on cable or rope. May be used at speeds of up to 20 metres/second.
A very light and compact crevasse rescue kit.
A symmetrical swivel designed to enable you to haul big wall climbing haul bags without tangling the ropes.
A swivel designed to enable you to haul big wall climbing haul bags without tangling the ropes.
An oval-shaped keylock screwgate krab ideal for hauling systems and use with pulleys as loads hang centrally.
The PerfectO Screwgate is a compact true oval karabiner that is easy to open one handed.
A great krab for use with pulleys and anything else that needs to hang straight.
A screwgate version of DMM's innovative Revolver karabiner, designed particularly for use as a pulley.
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