Simple. Effective. Versatile.

The Petzl Basic earns its spot on the rack by doing more than one job well. At 85 g, this compact ascender grips 8 to 11 mm ropes reliably for rope ascent, and its straightforward design adapts readily to pulley systems, haul setups, and progress capture configurations where a lightweight rope-gripping device is needed in the system. The toothed cam performs in wet, frozen, and muddy rope conditions, reducing slippage from the causes most likely to compromise performance on technical objectives.

Features

• Compact and lightweight at 85 g for easy inclusion on a climbing, mountaineering, or rescue rack
• Toothed cam blocking mechanism grips reliably on ropes in wet, frozen, or muddy conditions
• Compatible with 8 to 11 mm ropes for use across dynamic and semi-static rope types
• Multipurpose design suits rope ascent, pulley systems, haul systems, and progress capture applications
• Multiple rope installation options enable diverse rigging configurations in the field

Specs

• Weight: 85 g
• Rope compatibility: 8 to 11 mm
• Material: Aluminum
• Best Use: Rope ascent, hauling, pulley systems, progress capture
• Certifications: CE EN 567, UIAA