Lightweight compact construction has made the Ushba Basic Ascender a trusted companion for years now. The toothless cam is strong and will not slip on icy or muddy ropes. Essentially a supplemental ascender designed for alpine ascents and hauling systems, the Basic Ascender is also ideal for crevasse rescue or as a top rope self-belay device. Smooth, friction-free cam operation. NOT TO BE USED AS A LEAD BELAY DEVICE.
Weight: 124grams
Rope Diameters: 8-13mm
Dimensions: 3" x 2" x 0.75"
Rope Holding Strength: +4kN/900 lbs
Case Strength: 4600 lbs
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 01 March, 2006.
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