Ascenders

[gibbon]

2 singles with a foot loop and d ring sling on the lower. Ive seen more fancy set ups but I was shown this set up 6 or 7 years ago and it still works ok for me.

[Rupe]

On a single line?

 

Sounds good, so many different ways!

[High Scale]

I have tried one foot loop, Pantin, right hand Ascender, single line with a VT as a back up.

[Peter]

How many wraps/braids on the vt Carl?

 

Only asking as I have seen someone use their standard DRDT 3/2 vt as a backup on an SRT ascent system. That kind of vt is completely useless as backup on a single line, you need to at least double the wraps/braids to hold all your weight on a single line.

[LSD]

I use a kong and Petzel foot ascenders, backed up with a lock jack, seems to work pretty well

Bit of an expensive solution, I know, but got the whole lot for under a ton:001_tt1:

[educated arborist]

I agree, big mess! Essentially the standard kong ascenders used by many are not designed for arb use, they are designed for use on two seperate fixed lines and this is hardly ever implemented in tree work.

 

THey can be backed up to make them safer but again this is not always done. I would be very careful in saying that they are a good thing!

 

oh.........who at kong told you this???? do you speak with them often???????

 

it is often wise to take some statements as opinion presented as fact and not facts. there are alot of rumours in our industry surounding this subject, where r u based buddy? and when & where is your presentation due?

[High Scale]

oh.........who at kong told you this???? do you speak with them often???????

 

it is often wise to take some statements as opinion presented as fact and not facts. there are alot of rumours in our industry surounding this subject, where r u based buddy? and when & where is your presentation due?

 

I think Rupe has a great deal of knowledge when it comes to climbing equipment and as a Competent person, he should have.

[Rupe]

Its a fact that kong ascenders were designed for caving. Thats why they have glow in the dark handles.

[Rob Murf]

Ah!! that splanes the "glow in the dark" handles. thanks Rupe

[Nigel]

ISC have a new range of hand ascenders on the market. Fitted with a pin to keep the cam from being opened. see this link http://www.iscwales.com/whatshot/2008/nov/index.htm