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PETZL Basic Rope clamp PB18BAA
Compact rope clamp for excellent grip
Versatile: used to ascend a fixed rope, or as progress capture in a hauling system
Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (e.g. rope that is icy, muddy, etc.).
Wide lower hole allows lanyard and foot loop carabiners to be easily connected
Upper hole for clipping a carabiner around the rope
FEATURES of the Petzl Basic Ascender Complete, high-performance lighting solution Can be used for rope ascent on a fixed line or as progress capture in a hauling system Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes) Stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion Lower attachment hole large enough for two carabiners (lanyard and foot loop) Upper connection hole for guiding the rope Compact and lightweight Versatile: Back-up in hauling system or rope ascent Lower hole for connecting a lanyard Upper hole through which a carabiner attaches the device to the rope (useful for back-up belays or hauling)