Rope Ascender Fall Protection Arrester for Rock and Tree Climbing – UIAA Certified for Hunting, Climbing, Rescue, Arborist, Caving, Mountaineering, Self-Belay, Left Hand

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About Danger Buddies

Located in Wisconsin, Danger Buddies delivers top-performing gear to help you maximize your next adventure. Whether you’re going for that next send, epic hike or even a casual stroll, do it better with Danger Buddies, your Partner in Adventure!

USA-Based Rapid Support Founded by Climbers We Give Back! Proud Partner Organization of the Wisconsin Climbers Association and Milwaukee Riverkeeper.

Secure Ascents. Minimal Weight.

The ideal ascender for aid climbers, climbing photographers, arborists, hunters and more!

An ascender is a one-way rope clamp; you can freely slide it up a rope, then weight it to lock it into place. The fastest way to ascend, they are typically used in aid climbing, climbing photography & rescue, arborist work, hunting and other similar applications. Everyone that works with ropes should own a good ascender, or pair of ascenders. These Danger Buddies ascenders feature a solid stainless steel toothed cam and aluminum body, and carry both CE and UIAA certification for proven safety.

316 stainless steel cam for extreme durability and longevity Aluminum body for lighter weight Ergonomic rubber molded handle UIAA & CE certified – tested to the most rigorous standards Accessory attachment holes on top and bottom are ideal for hanging gear while on the rope Oversized handle allows room for heavy winter or work gloves

Stainless Steel Cam

316 stainless steel cam provides a corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant hard surface for smooth sliding up your rope, with aggressive stopping power when loaded that does not cause damage to your rope, for all climbing-rated ropes from 8mm to 12mm.

Lightweight Aluminum Body

Lightweight aluminum creates an ascender you’ll never leave behind. At only 240 grams/8 ounces, you won’t even notice this ascender on your harness. Whether climbing, ascending a fixed photo-line, hunting or performing arborist work, lighter is always better.

Rubber Overmolded Handle

The secure molded rubber handle is easy to grip, with or without gloves on. The handle curves along the bottom of the ascender to provide added grip when pulling on the ascender, and the oversized hand slot ensures a perfect fit, with or without gloves, making it also ideal for arborists and ice climbers!

UIAA & CE Certification

UIAA Certification ensures your gear is manufactured to the highest quality standards. UIAA is the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (in its native language, the Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme). This standards body seeks to ensure all climbing gear that bears its logo meets its rigorous test standards. All Danger Buddies ascenders are both UIAA and CE certified.

How to Rig an Ascender

Insert Rope into Rope Channel

Pull back on the cam lever in the direction shown to retract the cam. The lever can be used to latch the cam in the open position to simplify loading the rope (as shown in the image). While in the open position, insert the rope into the rope channel. The arrow on the rear of the ascender shows the proper “this side up” direction.

Engage Cam & Add Carabiner

Engage the cam by moving it in the direction shown by the arrow. Verify the teeth of the cam are engaged with the rope. The rope must be between 8.0mm and 12.0mm and properly rated for the application. Never use a rope outside this size range, as the cam teeth may fail to engage it. Install a carabiner into the larger slot in the ascender to prevent the rope from accidentally coming out of the rope channel during use.

Attach Accessories

The lower attachment holes can be used to tether the ascender to your harness, attach a footloop or etrier and attach other accessory items such as the Danger Buddies CameraBuddy photography bag. Use one or more locking carabiners to securely attach these items.

Ascend the Rope

To ascend the rope, slide the ascender up the rope, then weight it to lock it into place. Tighten your backup device to remove all slack in the system, then repeat. Always slide the ascender up the rope ahead of your body as you ascend. Never climb above an ascender. Falling from above an ascender causes extreme forces on the ascender. (Note: Image is illustrative; never attach two climbers to one ascender.)

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FAST ROPE ASCENTS: Ideal for climbers, hunters, arborists, utility work, construction, and more. This device accommodates ropes from 8mm to 12mm and is certified to hold 4kN or 900 pounds.
STRONG YET LIGHT: The durable aluminum frame is lightweight but strong, while the ergonomic padded handgrip provides comfort and is sized to even accommodate gloved hands – perfect for constuction workers, ice climbers, and arborists.
STAINLESS STEEL CAM: The toothed cam provides fall arrest and is deisgned to dig into your rope firmly yet gently, without causing any damage. Stainless steel ensures a lifetime of consistent performance without rapid dulling of the cam teeth.
CLIP IN POINTS: This ascender features clip in points for accessory items like camera bags, slings, your trad rack, aid gear, tools, equipment, and more.
ABOUT DANGER BUDDIES: Founded by rock climbing engineers in Wisconsin, USA we strive to deliver best-in-class products that don’t break the bank. We are a partner organization to Wisconsin Climbers Association and Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and strive to make the outdoors safer, healtier and more accessible to all!
CE/UIAA LISTED. Before buying any ascender, please validate the authenticity of it’s UIAA claims at the UIAA’s website. Many competitors claim to have this critical certification, but don’t. Please don’t trust your life to non-certified gear just to save a few bucks.