Emergency ascenders

Every canyoneer of the canyoning party should carry Prusik loops and know how to use them - one short loop for attachment to your harness and a longer foot loop. You may also consider carrying an additional shorter loop which will come in handy if you need to setup a progress capture device for hauling. Prusik loops are also used in a variety of rescue setups and self-belay for abseiling.

A VT Prusik or Valdotain Tresse is another friction knot that is becoming increasing popular in the canyoning world - you can either make your own or buy one such as the Bluewater VT Prusik.

There are of course a number of mechanical ascenders available which make rope ascension so much easier, ranging from ultralight devices such as the Petzl Tibloc which also makes a great progress capture device through to the Petzl Basic and Petzl Ascension. Even if you do carry mechanical ascenders it is always a good idea to carry Prusik loops.

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Beal Jammy 50cm sewn prusik
Sewn rope sling 5.5mm, length 50cm, made with an aramid core and polyamide sheath. When configured as a prusik, it can be used with single or half rope, on one or both half ropes.
€ 15,⁶⁰ € 14,⁶⁰
Petzl Tibloc Black
Ultra-light, very compact rope clamp for ascending on rope, lifting system or for replacing the self-locking knots in self-rescue situations. Stainless steel comb with slanted teeth, self-cleaning slot holds rope securely. Black.
€ 42,⁰⁰ € 40,⁹⁵
CT Ascender simple PLUS
Multi-use light-alloy right-hand rope rope clamp for climbing ropes or as a tow/rescue clamp. Cam opening lever usable with one hand. Two mounting holes for different possible applications.
€ 62,⁹⁰
AustriAlpin OVALO
Is the perfect carabiner as a safety device, always rotates automatically in the longitudinal direction; screw cap with aluminum thread and retaining ring. Use for caving to equip cords and make a tackle rack for canyoning
€ 14,⁹⁵
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