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Tips to Use Ascenders and Descenders

To improve the climbing setup, Climb ascenders and descenders are a great investment. Whether you are using a Stationary Rope System or a Moving Rope System, these climbing gear help improve your performance. Ascenders and descenders are the most essential Climbing hardware accessories that are designed to provide greater efficiency, speed, and enjoyment to the climber.

Hand Ascenders

Hand ascenders are used with stationary rope systems only. Handled ascenders enable the climber to use more upper body strength. Traditional Climb rock ascenders come with one handle as well as two handles. It has a hinged cam with teeth that clutch the rope once loaded. Today, most climbers prefer to use a combination of ascending descending devices rather than hand ascenders.

Foot Ascenders

On the other hand, if you want to avoid too much use of arms while climbing, you can choose a foot ascender. Foot ascenders allow you to use the maximum power of your legs and save energy. These Climbing accessories are compatible with both moving and stationary rope systems. Petzl, Grivel, Beal, Singing Rock, and Climbing Technology provide high quality ascenders.

Knee Ascenders

Knee Climbing ascenders and descenders can be used with a moving rope system MRS or stationary rope system SRS. This makes a rope walker system that enables you to climb like stair walk up the rope.

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