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Examples of other ways to use hand ascenders

Types of Petzl Ascenders

Petzl ascenders are designed for ascending f ixed ropes, but they also have other uses including helping

a second climber who is having trouble, hauling a victim out of a crevasse or up a wall, or self-belaying.

For this, there are several types of ascenders: handled ascenders, chest ascenders, and backup ascenders.

Rope ascent with hand ascender

installed above the user

Hauling with an ASCENSION handled

ascender

Pulley system with a BASIC ascender

Chest Ascenders

Installed directly to the harness, they are used with a hand ascender

for ascending a rope.

CROLL

®

S

Reinforced chest ascender for

thin to medium-diameter ropes

CROLL

®

L

Chest ascender for

large-diameter ropes

Hand Ascenders

Because of their excellent handling, these ascenders are mainly used

for ascending ropes. Their design also provides various ways to install

the device on a rope to make a pulley system or haul a pack.

ASCENSION

Handled ascender with

a comfortable, powerful grip

BASIC

Compact and lightweight

ascender

Ascenders