Ascenders

Petzl Basic ascender. The (non-handled) hand jammer, and integral component of most Frog systems. Generally used as the means of attaching the footloop to the rope The Basic is mechanically the same as the Ascent (handled) jammer - but if you swap from one to the other, consider altering the length of your safety link - the jammer will now be a few inches nearer, or further away, than it has been! Works on most ropes (even muddy or icy) of 8 - 1mm diameter.Simple to attach to, and detach from, ropes - but designed so as to be very difficult to make it come undone by accident.Like the Croll ascender, this product is continually being improved in subtle ways.This year's version runs more smoothly, and opens more efficiently, than the last version. Also used to create a pulley-jammer system in conjunction with two karabiners (at least one oval)and a suitable pulley.

Petzl Pantin foot ascender. Jammer available in two models, suited for the left or right foot. A very useful accessory for ascending long or awkward pitches. The Pantin is designed to run up the rope particularly smoothly, and to disengage easily when passing rebelays or at pitch heads. Generally held to keep a more upright and efficient prussiking posture - this saves energy, or improves speed; or both! Also very helpful in that it ensures that the Croll chest ascender runs over the rope reliably (using the Pantin on the rope underneath ensures that the rope is held under tension all the time). The latest version has a better cam design, and slightly redesigned body to allow the rope to run even more smoothly. This is, in fact, noticeable in use.

A full specification SRT kit suitable for: novices, those whose need is for a simple and uncluttered setup, or simply those looking for an excellent deal! Comprising: MTDE Club harness, AV Spelshoulder chest harness, 10mm cowstails, combined safety / footloop in 8mm cord, Croll and Basic ascenders, Simple descender, two Spirit straight gate snaplinks, two Okay screwgates, Raumer R400 braking wiregate. Held together with a 10mm steel Half Round maillon. All high quality and durable gear, with no corners cut; no need to discard this kit to cope with expedition rigging, longer pitches, or practising rope rescue.