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Abseil / Ascension gear guide

Descending ropes

The classic piece of equipment for abseiling is a figure of eight so called because it looks like a number 8 - simple really!

Ascending ropes

Every climber should carry a set of Prusik loops for emergency use. It's unlikely you'll need a (pair of) ascender unless you are aid climbing, climbing up a fixed rope or mountaineering on very long routes. That said they do have a multitude of uses for constructing crevasse rescue pulley systems and hauling gear.

Via Ferrata / klettersteig

Via Ferrata devices are designed for use on the rigged high level routes with are becoming ever more popular with mountain visitors that do not require specific climbing skills but retain all the thrill of high level rock faces. Since there is no rope required to climb these routes it is essential to clip on to the safety line using system that will not only protect you from a slip or fall but will also allow a safe deceleration using a built in shock absorber.

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Zero G Classic 8
	Price: £6.13 / EUR 7.42 Including VAT
Classic Fig 8 ia a neat clean design, sensibly sized for all climbing uses. Forged alloy gives great strength and light weight.

Cassin Figure of 8
	Price: £8.16 / EUR 9.88 Including VAT Finish
Made of special aluminium alloy and in a classical design, the figure of 8 is a simple and efficient device for both belaying and rappelling. - Simple and efficient - Drop forged from highest quality alloy - Standard size for maximum heat dissipation - Available in Polished and Cassin gold anodised finish.

Edelrid Petit 8
	Price: £8.17 / EUR 9.89 Including VAT STOCK EXPECTED SOON
A climbing classic for belaying and abseiling. Extremely strong 35kN plain polished metal finish. 118g

Edelrid Mini 8
	Price: £8.68 / EUR 10.50 Including VAT
A smaller modern version of the Edelrid Petit 8. The bent form helps to increase or decrease the friction on the rope so that, depending on the rope diameter, you can vary the braking power. Very light, a useful device for use with modern thin half and twin ropes. Weight 81g Anodised: Titanium

C.A.M.P OTTO Small Figure of 8
	Price: £9.18 / EUR 11.11 Including VAT
Made of anodised alluminium alloy with ovaled HMS hole and shorter waist to reduce weight while leaving main belay hole the same size as normal. - For belaying and rappelling. - Forged from 6082-T6 aluminium alloy - Strength: 25 kN

C.A.M.P OTTO Large Figure of 8
	Price: £10.20 / EUR 12.35 Including VAT
Made of red anodised alluminium alloy with conventional shape and high strength. - For belaying and rappelling. - Forged from 6082-T6 aluminium alloy - Strength: 30 kN

Simond KroKro
	Price: £12.24 / EUR 14.81 Including VAT Colour
This figure 8 descender is a classic design made even better. The internal friction slots improve friction on descent by up to 50%. Can be used with double or single ropes Tested to 30kN strength. Weight: 135g Various colours

Prussik Loops
	diameter & length
Special length prussik loops ready to tie in fishermans bends. Three lengths in two diameters priced exactly the same as the equivalent cord: Short for locking off (ideal for abseil) Medium for hand ascending Long for foot ascending.

C.A.M.P. Lift
	Price: £26.63 / EUR 32.22 Including VAT
Compact and light rope clamp that does not damage the rope.

Edelrid Turn Pulley
	Price: £11.23 / EUR 13.60 Including VAT STOCK EXPECTED SOON
A Practical aluminum pulley with a maximum working load of 11 kN on both sides The Turn pulley is ideal for use in rescue systems and on tensioned rope ways 94g

CAMP small pulley fixed flanges
	Price: £9.18 / EUR 11.11 Including VAT STOCK EXPECTED SOON
Compact aluminium alloy pulley with fixed flanges. Suitable for use with ropes up to 13 mm. Rated to 20 kN. CE and EN certified. Weight: 93 gr.

CAMP small pulley mobile flanges
	Price: £10.73 / EUR 12.98 Including VAT
Compact aluminium alloy pulley with moveable flanges to create a closed clip-in point. Suitable for use with ropes up to 13 mm. Rated to 20 kN. CE and EN certified. Weight: 117 gr.

CAMP big pulley mobile flanges
	Price: £14.29 / EUR 17.29 Including VAT
Standard aluminium alloy pulley with moveable flanges to create a closed clip-in point. Suitable for use with ropes up to 16 mm. Rated to 20 kN. CE and EN certified. Weight: 249 gr.

CAMP big double pulley
	Price: £19.39 / EUR 23.46 Including VAT
Standard aluminium double alloy pulley. Suitable for use with ropes up to 16 mm. Rated to 32 kN. CE and EN certified. Weight: 427 gr.

C.A.M.P. Ascender - Left
	Price: £43.40 / EUR 52.52 Including VAT
Left handled ascender designed for moving along fixed ropes.

C.A.M.P. Ascender - Right
	Price: £43.40 / EUR 52.52 Including VAT
Right handled ascender designed for moving along fixed ropes.

Edelrid Elevator Ascender
	Price: £45.95 / EUR 55.60 Including VAT Hand
As the name suggests with these ascenders you'll move up the rope like an elevator well almost a little effort is required to gain height. The Elevator is light, robust and comfortable in the hand, and ideal for caving or big wall use.

Cassin Fi-Fi for Etriers
	Price: £6.12 / EUR 7.40 Including VAT Finish
The Fifi is the best product for use with Etriers. Available in aluminium, two colours for easy identification or a more economic standard non-anodised version. Super lightweight. Weight: 15 g.

Edelrid Rescue Scissors
	Price: £40.98 / EUR 49.58 Including VAT
No this is not a rose cutter but a rescue cutter for emergencies in Rope parks when nothing else can be done, after the rescue rope has been attached the Lanyard Y fix can be cut. 200g