Use as a stand-alone or as a back up ascender in big terrain, whether in the South Platte or Patagonia. This ultra-compact ascender treats your rope with a bit more kindness, as well, as it doesn't employ teeth or a camming device to clamp onto your rope. Just slap open the rotating side plate, insert the rope and close the plate, clip a carabiner in the hole, and start climbing.

Although we can't go into further details, this is a popular tool for rope-soloing kits.

Specs

• Ultralight and compact ascender can be used as a minimalist stand-alone device or to back up other equipment
• Operates by pivoting the rope around a lever when weighted
• Friendlier on ropes because it does not employ teeth or a camming device
• Popular device in rope soloing rigs