Notch Jet Step Foot Ascender with Unique Dual Cam has Less Spring Tension for Reduced

Overview

A wet, muddy or frozen rope is where the Notch Jet Step shows its purpose. Its dual cams are toothless, which the maker says all but eliminates rope wear, and the low spring tension lets the device tend itself along the line.

Lower spring tension reduces drag, so the ascender follows the foot up without pulling the rope back. Ambidextrous use means one design works on either foot. The limitation is the narrow rope range and the lack of detail on the body material, which is listed only as other.

Who it's for

Fixed line ascents and rope access work where the rope condition varies. People who need a hand ascender or who use ropes of other diameters should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Toothless cams grip by pressure rather than biting, so they hold on slick ropes while sparing the sheath. Reduced spring tension lowers drag, which helps the device self tend as the climber moves. Grip depends on the rope diameter falling inside the stated range.

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