Ascenders - Descenders

Premium Rope Ascenders & Descenders for Climbing & Rescue

Move with total control, efficiency, and safety on the rope with the premium selection of rope ascenders and descenders at Petridi Stores. Engineered for technical rock climbing, caving, canyoning, and professional rope access work, our curated collection features high-performance vertical hardware designed to meet rigorous CE, EN, and UIAA safety standards.

Explore Technical Ascenders & Descending Devices

At petridi.gr, we stock a wide variety of mechanical devices tailored to optimize your vertical progression and rope management:

Handled & Chest Ascenders: Ergonomically designed for smooth and secure ascending on fixed ropes, featuring toothed cams with self-cleaning slots that perform flawlessly on wet or muddy ropes.
Descenders & Belay Tools: Ranging from classic figure-8 descenders for canyoning to advanced self-braking descenders with anti-panic functions for industrial rope access.
Foot Ascenders: Specialized tools to augment your rope climbing system, significantly increasing speed and efficiency while keeping your body upright.

Why Shop Vertical Hardware at Petridi Stores?

Our ascenders and descenders are crafted from high-strength aluminum alloys for weight savings, paired with stainless steel components at heavy-wear areas for maximum longevity. Complete your rigging setup by pairing these devices with our static ropes, harnesses, and structural slings. Browse our collection today and enjoy fast shipping across Greece!

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Ascenders - Descenders Black Diamond ATC-Pilot

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Black Diamond ATC-Pilot

BD620078

45.00 €

The lightweight Black Diamond ATC Pilot represents an advance in technology for the world of assisted braking devices. Providing an added level of security to your belay, the ATC Pilot threads similarly to other tubular belay devices and accommodates ropes from 8.7-10.5mm. The durable steel braking surface has no moving parts, and the smooth and secure...

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Petzl Neox

D016AA01

137.95 €

Take your belay game to the next level. NEOX is an assisted blocking belay device for the gym and the crag. Ideal for lead climbing, it has an integrated wheel that allows you to smoothly and quickly pay out slack to the climber. Its ergonomic handle provides comfortable descent control. It can be used with single ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm.

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Petzl Ascension

B17A

72.50 €

The ASCENSION handled ascender is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded handle and ergonomic top section for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling with one or two hands. The ASCENSION handled ascender has a large lower hole to easily attach two carabiners for a lanyard and foot loop.

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Petzl Pantin Replacement Strap

B02100

19.95 €

Replacement strap for PANTIN, available in right- and left-foot versions.

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Ascenders - Descenders Rock Empire Step QB Plus

-2.00 €

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Rock Empire Step QB Plus

VVS003

18.50 € 20.50 €

Compact climbing stirrup for sports and industrial use. Lightweight, comfortable stirrup with durable construction. Stirrup can be shortened and extended even under the light load.

Ascenders - Descenders Petzl Pirana Club Descender

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Petzl Pirana Club Descender

D005BA00

26.95 €

For your first canyoning experiences! Designed for group use or learning, the PIRANA CLUB is an adjustable friction descender for canyoning. It has three rope installation options and allows you to adapt the degree of friction before initiating a descent. It works well when used right-handed or left-handed. The plastic ring makes rope installation easier,...

Ascenders - Descenders Petzl Pirana Guide Descender

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Petzl Pirana Guide Descender

D005AB00

40.95 €

Stay in control during the entire descent! The PIRANA GUIDE is an adjustable friction descender for canyoning, intended for independent users and guides: It has three rope installation options and allows you to adapt the degree of friction before initiating a descent. A friction spur allows the user to increase braking power during descent. The plastic...

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Petzl Shunt

B03B

79.50 €

Used below the rappel device, the SHUNT works as a rappel back-up and replaces friction hitches like the Prusik. Works on single and half ropes.

Ascenders - Descenders Black Diamond Index Ascender Left

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Black Diamond Index Ascender Left

BD620004

65.00 €

Engineered for hard-to-clean pitches, wild conditions and long days, the Black Diamond Index Ascender is a robust workhorse for jugging in all weather.

Ascenders - Descenders Kong Futura Foot Ascender

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Kong Futura Foot Ascender

K876.000

64.90 €

Foot ascender that improves and completes the performance of the Futura Hand ascender and the Futura Body chest rope clamp. Available in right and left versions, equipped with an anti-torsion stirrup. Fitted with a hole for inserting a carabiner that locks the cam, preventing accidental release of the rope.

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Petzl Footape

C47A

21.50 €

The adjustable FOOTAPE foot loop is used with the ASCENSION handled ascender for rope ascents.

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Black Diamond ATC-Guide

BD620046

33.00 €

Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device, the ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode. With an oval-ized anchor-hole, the device now feeds rope and allows you to pull rope more easily. Multiple friction modes provide the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling, and the device's guide mode...

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Ascenders - Descenders Petzl GriGri Plus

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Petzl GriGri Plus

D13A

126.95 €

GRIGRI + is an assisted braking device designed for all climbers, for both indoor and outdoor climbing. It can be used with all single ropes (optimized for 8.9 to 10.5 mm diameter ropes) and is suited for intensive use. The reduction handle offers exceptional descent control. Two usage modes to choose from, depending on need: top-rope belay or lead belay.

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Petzl I'D L

D020BA00

266.95 €

The I’D L self-braking descender is primarily designed for technical rescue. It has a multi-function handle that allows control of the descent speed, positioning at a work station without the need to tie off the device, and fluid movement along inclined or horizontal terrain. The integrated anti-panic function and anti-error catch limit the risk of an...

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Petzl Pantin Foot Ascender Left

B02CLA

64.95 €

Left foot ascender designed for more efficient and less tiring rope ascents.

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Petzl Grigri

D014BA

99.90 €

The GRIGRI is a belay device with assisted braking designed for belaying both in the gym and at the crag. Compact and lightweight, it can be used with single ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm. The assisted braking function makes belaying more convenient when holding a climber or catching a fall. The design of the handled camming mechanism enables exceptional...

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Petzl Pantin Foot Ascender Right

B02CRA

64.95 €

Left foot ascender designed for more efficient and less tiring rope ascents.

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Petzl Tibloc

B01B

42.50 €

Ultra-light and very compact ascender for rope ascents, hauling systems or friction knot replacement in self-rescue situations. TIBLOC has an automatic system that presses the carabiner against the rope to start the braking action on the rope.

Ascenders - Descenders Kong Oka Canyoning Descender

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Kong Oka Canyoning Descender

K805.080

29.90 €

Descender especially conceived for canyoning, designed not only for progression on rope but also for use in emergency, recovery and rescue situations which are very difficult to manage with other devices.

Ascenders - Descenders Petzl STOP Descender

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Petzl STOP Descender

D009AA00

139.95 €

STOP is an assisted-braking descender designed for caving. It is used with 8.5 to 11 mm diameter low stretch kernmantel ropes. It improves descent control and facilitates rope maneuvers. The ergonomic handle makes for particularly comfortable grip and usability. Friction zones are stainless steel, to ensure great durability.

Ascenders - Descenders Petzl Simple Descender

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Petzl Simple Descender

D004AA00

79.50 €

Designed for caving, SIMPLE is a descender that is easy to manipulate. It is used with 8.5 to 11 mm diameter low stretch kernmantel ropes. Its reduced bulk and weight simplify progression in narrow passages. The lifespan of the device can be optimized by flipping the pulleys or replacing them.

Ascenders - Descenders Petzl Reverso Descender/Belay Device

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Petzl Reverso Descender/Belay Device

D017AA01

37.50 €

Lightweight multipurpose descender/belay device for use with one or two rope strands, allowing the second to be belayed from the anchor.

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Ascenders - Descenders Petzl Rig Descender

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Petzl Rig Descender

D021AA00

196.95 €

RIG is a compact self-braking descender for rope access, designed for experienced users. It has an ergonomic handle that allows comfortable descent control. The AUTO-LOCK system allows users to easily position themselves at the work station without having to manipulate the handle or tie off the device. Once locked, the rope can be taken up without having...

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Ascenders - Descenders Rock Empire Climbing Step QB

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Rock Empire Climbing Step QB

84300250

23.00 €

Adjustable webbing stirrup. Used together with ascenders for ascent.