| Petzl Ascension
4.8 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.
Cred: 40569 | | Review by marks on Mar. 31, 2007 |
| Time tested and loved by climbers and cavers. The new (2005) thumb trigger is nice but is not a major improvement so look out for the old models on sale or used.
Newer updates in 2010 increases ergonomics. |
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Cred: 12137 | | Review by Troy on Apr. 11, 2007 |
| It has a big enough gap to put a hand with a glove on in, which is great for cavers. Multiple clip in positions are handy, and the ergonomic tilt of the handle is really nice too. |
| A bit on the spendy side. |
| Jumar, SRT, and CMI make good alternatives. |
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Cred: 1916 | | With three of these and a rope you can go anywhere. I love them. Simple, and most importantly, you KNOW you're secure. I'm sitting next to a backpack with six of them right now, and I'm considering not returning them to their owner. |
| Don't close your finger in it. Really. |
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Cred: 180 | | Light weight and very easy to use. They grip the rope like nothing else and hold all day long. |
| IF they are used in the snow, the teeth can become clogged and not be able to grip the rope at all. Also a bit expensive. |
| A prusik knot (it's inexpensive and works no matter what). |
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Cred: 128 | | These are pretty easy to operate and can deal with a little mud getting in them. They are the standard for setting up a rope walker and safer than a prusik. |
| Takes a couple uses before you get comfortable with it |
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Cred: 496 | | made for aid, good for rigging, and if you want a work out use two and just climb a rope with out useing feet |
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Cred: 2643 | | Very fluid movement to open the cam. Attachment points all over the place. Never had it slip on wet grimy ropes. Way better than the Black Diamond counterpart. |
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Cred: 844 | | Easy to use, easy to hold, and great clip in options. The new thumb trigger is really comfortable to work with and as a whole it is a well thought out piece of equipment. |
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Cred: 350 | | Review by Dusty on May. 13, 2008 |
| Large padded handle, very rugged, aggressive teeth |
| Large, Heavy, unless shaved down, sharp teeth will cause rope to fray over multiple uses |
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Cred: 1073 | | Very simple, and work phenominally! |
| Might chew up the rope a bit if you use them a lot on the same rope. |
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Cred: 20 | | Great nonslip handles. Perfect fit even when youre wearing gloves.
Best Ascender on the market |
| Auto locks when you dont want it too. |
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Cred: 476 | | The standard in ascenders. Everyone uses them |
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Cred: 434 | | The best in the business. The handled ascender that everyone else tries to copy. |
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Cred: 497 | | easy to use, really fast, and very safe |
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Cred: 5 | | Review by razwww on Oct. 01, 2009 |
| This is the best ascension device from all that I've used (and there has been some...). Easy to use and resistent to wear. |
| Although simple, it can be used wrong! Read the manual first! |
| Anything in case of emergency :) Read and learn as much methods as you can to get yourself out of trouble if needed. |
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Cred: 668 | | -Easy and intuitive to use.
-Great thumb release. |
| -A little on the heavy side. |
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Cred: 315 | | Review by kord92 on Feb. 12, 2012 |
| helps with self belay and its really handy, the handle is very easy to use too! |
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Cred: 147 | | classic but would like to look at BD's |
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Cred: 1306 | | Review by MikePB on Feb. 27, 2011 |
| Good quality and works well. Ergonomics feel good. |
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Cred: 430 | | Good in all conditions with a variety of ropes. |
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Cred: 6 | | extended use seems to cause damage to ropes |
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