Petzl ASCENSION Ascender. B17W_A. $74.95. Handled ascender: right- and left-handed versions color coded for easy identification.

-Designed for ascending and occasionally for hauling (progress capture)
-Wide, ergonomic molded handle allows a comfortable yet powerful grip
-Lower holes for connecting a SPELEGYCA lanyard and installing a FOOTPRO foot loop with a quick link
-Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes)
-Upper hole through which a carabiner attaches the device to the rope (useful for back-up belays or hauling)

For single ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter.

Weight: 195 g

Individually tested

CE EN 567, NFPA 1983 L, CE EN 12841 type B