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The Ascension Ascender by Petzl is the benchmark for handled ascenders and has been refined to provide greater comfort; efficiency, ease of use. Learn More

Our enhancements include adjustable spring tension, a reversible cable and pin, and "mud vents" to help prevent dirt caked on rope from degrading ascender performance. Learn More

CMI EXPEDITION ASCENDER, The Expedition Ascender is a perfect choice for big wall or mountaineering endeavors. Engineered for comfort, the handle opening is extra wide to accommodate gloved hands. Works with 7mm-12mm ropes. Sold individually. Learn More

Rope climbing is made easier by the CMI Foot Ascender. The addition of this boot-mounted device maintains tension on the rope, allowing for easier advancement of the main ascender, and promotes better use of body mechanics by keeping your body in an upright position. Learn More

Petzl Pantin Ascender, A big advantage for long rope ascents. With the Pantin Ascender supporting the foot, the body is held in a more upright position thus making the ascent faster and less tiring for the arms. Learn More

Kong Futura Hand Ascender, It is extremely small though easy to use, weighs only 125g, and comes with two different sized handles for ergonomic customisation Learn More

Petzl Croll Ascender, The CROLL chest ascender is unmatched for efficiency on fixed lines. Compact and lightweight, it does not interfere with progression. The stainless steel wear plate improves durability by reinforcing the rope friction zone. Learn More

Petzl Basic Ascender, The BASIC is a compact ascender that offers excellent grip for rope ascents. The lower attachment hole is large enough to hold the carabiners for the lanyard and the footloop. Learn More

Petzl Shunt Ascender, It locks onto either a single rope or double ropes of the same diameter and holds well on icy and muddy ropes. Learn More

Kong Futura Foot Ascender, the Futura system (hand ascender, chest ascender and foot ascender) will be the most compact SRT hardware available on the market - but it will not be the cheapest! The Futura is here. A radical new approach to climbing ropes. Designed by top cavers for tight places in the most remote areas on earth (or under it). Surprisingly simple the new designs are comfortable to use thanks to the ergonomic grips. Learn More

In a bind, this ultra-lightweight ascender can be used to build hauling systems or as a Prusik-replacement in self-rescue situations. Learn More

CMI Double Expedition Ascender, The cam is the same design as those in our now famous Ultrascenders and carries the same lifetime wear-out guarantee. Extra large handgrip opening easily accomodates gloved or mittened hands Learn More

Designed by top cavers for tight places in the most remote areas on earth (or under it). Surprisingly simple the new designs are comfortable to use thanks to the ergonomic grips. Learn More

CMI Twin Expedition Arborist Ascender, The Twin Expedition is the first single-handled dual ascender designed to meet the needs of industry leading arborist professionals. The EXPTWIN easily accommodates three rope techniques - 2:1 doubled rope technique (DdRT), 1:1 single rope technique (SRT), and 1:1 twin line ascent (DbRT). Learn More

Simple to use and ergonomic, the RESCUCENDER is an openable cam-loaded rope clamp designed for use in haul systems as a tractor or progress capture device. Learn More

Built by Mark Wellman, this pull up bar can be used with any adaptive harness to let the participant control their ascent.

 

See the Wellman Pull up bar in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzNGt_Hg6LE

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Looking to enhance your program offerings with some specialized equipment? ESI offers three different universal accessibility kits that come complete with a variety of equipment that will help serve the needs of climbers who need additional support. 

 

The UAK-1 comes complete with the following:

If you need additional components for a larger course, ask us about the UAK-2 and UAK-3.

 

• Misty Mountain Easy Seat - a specialized rigid yet padded seat that has an integrated rated harness system allowing lower body support without sacrificing upper body mobility.

 

• Handlebar Ascender (Wellman pull-up bar or similar)  - a traditional ascender mechanism that will grab the rope with the integrated cam while also providing a variety of hand hold options including the built in handlebars.
  
• 1M Mechanical Advantage System (Petzl JAG or similar) - this compact system provides mechanical advantage at your fingertips when climbing at height and needing assistance transferring from one cable to the other. 
  
  
• Trolley w/ anti-rollback cam (ISC Zippy or similar) - this trolley allows for smooth forward movement on a course and option to sit in the system and take a break without losing forward momentum.
  
  
• Bosun chair (Petzl Podium or similar) - a rigid chair that is stowed out of the way on the climber and dropped into position at any point along the climb as an extra seat providing quick lower body support and resting spot.
  
  
• ISC R-ALF Pulley System - this system creates a 5:1 mechanical advantage with integrated locking hub option for those climbers who need assistance ascending vertically into a course. It includes everything needed for the full system including the R-ALF hub, two double pulleys, rope, carabiners and a handy storage bag.

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Catch for PANTIN foot ascender, helps to keep the rope in the device during rope ascents. It is available for PANTIN in right- and left-foot versions. Learn More

Our new Ultrascenders are designed to be the most convenient, easiest to use and most comfortable ascenders around. We've added a new ergonomically designed safety mechanism which is integrated into the handle channel for maximum ease. Learn More

Our new Ultrascenders are designed to be the most convenient and easy to use ascenders around. We've added a new ergonomically designed safety mechanism which is integrated into the handle channel for maximum ease of use in those long "over the lip" stretches. Learn More

Kong Furtura Chest Acscender Learn More

Originally designed for single rope descents in caving, the Stop has become a standard tool for the rope access worker. The Stop is designed to automatically "stop" the descent when the red handle is not depressed. Learn More

Voltige Chest Harness will also increase your "hang" comfort and keep your body in an upright position in case of a fall. Must use with a Sit Harness. Learn More

Handled rope clamp designed for doubled rope ascents, the ASCENTREE has ergonomic handles allowing a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling. Learn More

The Petzl ID is a self-braking descender with an anti-panic function built in. Learn More

Hydrobot is a new tool conceived for Hydrobot is a new tool conceived for modern canyoning; can be used both with one or two ropes and it allows an easy changement of the braking under load. Learn More

A comfortable, durable caving harness with metal attachment points. The FRACTIO's double belt is very comfortable and the aluminum attachment points are specially designed for comfort and ease of use. Learn More

Intended for high-load applications that normally call for a lifeline, but also require a rope that floats, Learn More

This innovative, all-in-one Pulley/Auto belay for fall protection is lightweight and easy to use. Auto belay pulley Locks in either direction (right or left) while climbing up or down. Learn More

The Easy Seat Accessability Harness offers participants with sufficient upper body strength and additional freedom of movement while still providing a padded seat and integral harness for security. The Easy Seat is excellent for rigging a 4 to 1 ascending system. It offers a firm, padded support of the lower body and complete upper body freedom. The participant is secured to the harness via leg loops, waist and chest.

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Petzl Am'D Carabiner - Add security to your climbing anchors with the Petzl Am'D Traict Locking Carabiner. Take your pick of Petzl's Screw-Lock, Ball-Lock, or Triact-Lock gate to perfectly match your preference. The Am'D Carabiner also has a snag-free keylock gate to assure it never snags on gear when you're building a solid anchor at the top of the pitch you just climbed. Learn More

An auto belay is an automatic belay device that eliminates the need for a human belayer. In the case of the Head Rush TRUBLUE Auto Belay, it uses Head Rush's patented self-regulating braking system, which is enabled by non-contacting magnetic braking technology. Learn More

atented cable grabs are designed to provide fall protection for workers ascending or descending from a variety of ladders or vertical structures. The stainless steel cable grab is easily removed or repositioned along a cable. If a fall occurs, the cable grab is designed to immediately lock onto the cable and prevent a free fall. Sold with an integrated shock absorber. Users should be familiar with all warnings and instructions and receive training in the proper use of this device. Product Specs: Universal design Auto traveling operation Durable, lightweight stainless steel design Meets applicable OSHA Standards and ANSI requirements. Recommended lifelines 3/8″ diameter stainless steel or galvanized 7×19 aircraft cable (non-lubed) with minimum tensile strength of 8,000 lbs.

MUST be attached to worker’s harness using ANSI rated autolocking carabiner (NOT included)

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Fully adjustable harness for work positioning withcontinuous adjustable webbing, SPEED buckles, padded wide waist belt, anatomicleg loops and shoulder straps.

• super comfortable wide waist belt padding provides maximum comfort when working at height
• strength webbing on the waist belt is stitched in the way that at normal working situation the body weight is absorbed by the padding only
• reflective strap and printing on the waist belt and a reflective strap on the shoulder padding increase the visibility in dark working conditions (the black version of the harness is not equipped with the reflective elements)
• anatomic leg loops and waist belt are covered with strong PES fabric providing high abrasion resistance
• standard easy lock buckles enable smooth adjustment
• narrowed padding and webbing on the shoulder straps in a neck area enhance comfortable work
• leg loops connection straps made from durable PES webbing for better abrasion resistance
• front and back attachment points for fall arrest according to EN 361 marked with additional “A“ marking
• flat rear attachment point does not bear on users back when carrying backpack or breathing apparatus
• front lower attachment point for descender placement or work positioning according to EN 813
• 2 side attachment points for work positioning according to EN 358
• 4 ergonomic braided gear loops with a bearing capacity of 5 kg
• heavier items up to 35 kg can be attached to the webbing on the waist belt
• additional loops on the waist belt and leg loops with a bearing capacity of 5 kg offer additional space for the gear and better gear organization
• wide elastic band at left shoulder strap for the gear attachment (e.g. transmitter)
• slots at the waist belt for Porter tool holder to carry your industrial tools
• shoulder attachment points for confined space rescue according to EN 1497
• chest ascender smart fixation system (using an additional maillon), works best with Cam Clean
• all steel components finished with E-coating for higher corrosion resistance
• identification and methodical label
• Weight: 177g, 62.68oz
• Max Rated Load: 150 kg
• Certifications: EN 358, EN 361, EN 813, EN 1497, CE 1019

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