Petzl Ascension Petzl Ascension
Designed for ascending single ropes.

Handle with elastomer grip is comfortable and provides thermal insulation.
Chrome-plated steel cam has inclined teeth and self-cleaning slots to provide grip on wet, icy or muddy ropes.
Ergonomic spring-loaded catch allows the cam to be held in the open position and facilitates one-handed installation or removal of the device.
2 lower holes for attaching a foot loop and a lanyard.
2 upper holes allow a carabiner to be clipped around the rope for easier sliding up the rope when used for self-belaying, and for building pulley systems.
2 colors for easy recognition of righthanded and left-handed versions.

Technical specifications :


Individually tested
for use on single rope from 8 mm to 13 mm in diameter
left-handed version in yellow : B17 L
right-handed version in blue : B17 R
196 g

CE EN 567, NFPA L