Ascenders - Descenders

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.

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

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.

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,...

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...

The GRADISTEP five-step etrier attaches to an ASCENSION ascender for rope ascents or directly onto an anchor for progression in overhangs.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

A more compact, lighter version of Black Diamond's versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. At just 73 grams, this featherweight belay/rappel device is optimized for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in diameter yet works with ropes from 6.9 to 9mm. The oval-ized anchor-hole allows for easy...