PETZL Ascension Ergonomic Handled Ascender for Rope Ascents

Overview

A cam clamps the rope while a molded, dual-density overmolded handle gives the climber a firm grip in wet or cold conditions. The wide opening lets a gloved hand grab the handle, and an orange safety catch is easy to inspect.

Comfortable, gloved-hand grip and recognized certifications are the reasons to choose it for rope ascents and rescue work. It fits only the listed rope range, and this is the right-hand body only.

Who it's for

Rope access workers, cavers and climbers who ascend regularly and wear gloves will use the wide handle opening and the certifications. Anyone needing a left-hand version, or a lighter chest ascender, should check the other models.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The cam grips the rope when loaded and slides when the handle is pushed up, which is how a handled ascender climbs. The dual-density handle holds grip in wet or cold conditions. Rope diameter outside the listed range will not clamp reliably.

Where it stands among ascenders

• #3 most-searched brand and model of the 5 ascenders lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 14 ascenders we list; not a test result.

Specifications