Going light? The BASIC ASCENDER fits into the palm of your hand and provides an ergonomically correct and comfortable hand grip. The BASIC has all the same moving parts as the ASCENSION (minus the handle) and is great to have on your rack or in your pack for occasional rope ascents, cravassse rescue or use as a self-belay on fixed ropes. Fall Factor 1 rated. Detailed instructions and rigging tips included. Use with a FIXED SIDE PULLEY for progress capture hauling.
strength on rope: 945-1462 lbf (4.8kN)
rope diam: 8-13mm