Petzl Basic Ascender B 18

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« Item   Item » Petzl Basic Ascender B 18 Identical to Petzl's Ascension model, but designed without a handle to save weight. Made of lightweight, formed, sheet aluminum with durable steel cams; textured plastic cam lever gives a positve grip. Now accomodates rope sizes from 8 to 13 mm in diameter, thanks to a slight reshaping of the wall of the ascender. Please Note: Petzl products can only be shipped to US addresses. This redesigned version of a tried and true Petzl ascender boasts a new cam opening lever for easier one-handed or gloved operation. Two rigging holes on the bottom of the frame now permit separate attachment of etriers and safety lanyards. Used for hauling gear or for self-belay on fixed top ropes in rescue situations or mountaineering. More info + price