Petzl Basic

$109.95

The Petzl BASIC Ascender is a compact rope clamp designed for fixed rope ascents and progress capture in hauling systems. Its toothed stainless steel cam with a self cleaning slot provides reliable grip in muddy or icy conditions, while the large lower attachment hole accepts two carabiners for a lanyard and foot loop. The BASIC weighs 85 g, works with 8 to 11 mm rope, and is certified to CE EN 567 and UIAA standards.

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SKU: B18BAA

Compact, versatile rope clamp

The BASIC is a compact ascender that fits well in the hand for rope ascents. The lower attachment hole is large enough to accept carabiners for the lanyard and the footloop.

  • Compact ascender with excellent grip
  • Can be used for rope ascent on a fixed line or as progress capture in a hauling system
  • Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (frozen or muddy ropes...)
  • Stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion
  • Lower attachment hole large enough for two carabiners (lanyard and foot loop)
  • Upper connection hole for guiding the rope
  • Material(s): aluminum frame, stainless steel cam, nylon safety catch
  • Weight: 85 g
  • Rope compatibility: 8 to 11 mm
  • Certification(s): CE EN 567, UIAA