Here, we’ll review the top 10 best ascenders on the market today. We’ll provide an overview of the pros and cons of each product. Read on for our selection of best ascenders.
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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Ascenders
| Rank | Product Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
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1  |
GM Climbing Hand |
9. 7 |
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2  |
Climbing Technology Rollnlock |
9. 5 |
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3 |
Petzl Ascension |
9. 1 |
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4 |
Wild Country Ropeman 2 |
8. 8 |
|
5 |
Petzl Pantin Foot |
8. 6 |
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6 |
Epic Peak Chest |
8. 2 |
|
7 |
Camp USA Turbo Chest |
8. 0 |
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8 |
CMI Ropewalker SS |
7 .7 |
|
9 |
Kong Climbing Lift |
7. 4 |
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10 |
Black Diamond Index |
7. 2 |
1. GM Climbing Hand
9.7/10 our score
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- GM CLIMBING Hand Handled ascender, Black for left hand, Red for right hand, Both UIAA and CE Certified, widely used for tree climbing, Single Rope Technique Climbing (SRT climbing) and tensioning / rigging / hauling / pulley system.
- SOLID Rubber Safety Catch - No more slippery! ☆☆☆ Rather than metal material, the safety catch made of solid rubber allows any operator to easily manipulate the cam system with thumb. Increased friction let you have a firm control even with thick gloves.
- ERGONOMIC Thermo-Molded Rubber Handle! ☆☆☆ As we know, right grip makes the highest efficiency of force. The ergonomic thermo-molded rubber handle and its ample inner space provide excellent comfort according to your grip habit to keep from fatiguing even in a long time single rope climbing.
- POWERFUL Stainless Steel Cam! ☆☆☆ The function cam is made of stainless steel to have a firm grip even in icy or wet condition. Due to material's great property, cam can handle most situation and service for long.
- MULTIPLE Carabiner / Webbing Holes! ☆☆☆ Ascender usually acts as a part of system which gathers different gears and let them have connecting. Different purposes decide the connection types. There are 2 hole attachments in both upper and lower side of ascender to let operator put to great use.
2. Climbing Technology Rollnlock
9.5/10 our score
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- For Use With Ropes End 892 / End 1891 Ø 8 ÷ 13 Mm
- Spring Operated Cam For Use As A Rope Ascender
- Sliding Lock For Use As A Pulley
- It Allows The Hauling Of Light Loads
- Exceptional Use With Webbing 10÷16 Mm, For Positioning Adjustment
3. Petzl Ascension
9.1/10 our score
- INTENDED USE: Designed for ascending a rope
- SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE: Ergonomic molded handle allows a comfortable yet powerful grip. Wide opening allows the handle to be easily grasped, even with thick gloves.
- PROTECTION: Safety catch is totally integrated into the body of the ascender to help prevent snagging
- BEATS THE ELEMENTS: Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (frozen or dirty ropes...)
- ATTACHMENTS: Wide lower hole allows the carabiners of the CONNECT ADJUST lanyard and FOOTAPE or FOOTCORD foot loop to be easily attached.
4. Wild Country Ropeman 2
8.8/10 our score
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- Strength: 15kN
5. Petzl Pantin Foot
8.6/10 our score
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- INTENDED USE: Designed to make rope ascents faster and less tiring.
- SNAG FREE: Mechanism is totally integrated into the body of the rope clamp to help prevent snagging.
- BUCKLE UP: Easy and quick adjustment with DoubleBack buckle.
- RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: Stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion.
- MATERIAL: Made from aluminum, stainless steel, and Dyneema.
6. Epic Peak Chest
8.2/10 our score
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- Chest Ascender provides comfortable and excellent grip in a compact shape
- Great Design with Free Decal
- Rope Size 08~13MM
- One slot in both higher and lower body for carabiner or other gears connecting
- The ascender moves freely and smoothly up rope and will clamp to the rope when pulled down functioned by tooth cams
7. Camp USA Turbo Chest
8/10 our score
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- Proprietary rollers increase climbing efficiency and decrease wear and tear on the device and ropes
- Super smooth action and increased safety on traversing maneuvers
- Thicker body plates and a shaped connection point reduce shifting between the device and the connector
- Can be rigged as a locking pulley for light hauling
8. CMI Ropewalker SS
7.7/10 our score
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- Slots in the bottom
- Slips on rope at 5 kN (1,124 lbs)
- Stainless Steel
- Meets ANSI requirements
- Weight: 11.29 oz (320g)
9. Kong Climbing Lift
7.4/10 our score
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- Abseil & safety machine-Type:
10. Black Diamond Index
7.2/10 our score
- Cotton
- 2" high
- 6" wide
- Fast and hassle-free trigger-finger release. Ergonomic, molded grip for maximum maneuverability. Aggressive teeth for gripping icy ropes.
- Large carabiner clip-in hole. Right-handed version. Weight: 7 oz. (200 g).