LESSON: I can actually kind of see the logic behind these guys. The ascender will glide smoothly up the rope when the belayer takes in slack. If the climber falls, the ascender will lock up. (I’m ...

(WRIC) — Salewa USA has recalled Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders, a tool used in rock climbing and mountaineering, due to the teeth of the ascenders failing to engage. According to the U.S. Consumer ...

Details: This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering. The metal ascenders are orange, with a black and ...

ROLLNLOCK is the multipurpose device CLIMBING TECHNOLOGY dedicates to mountaineering, rope access work and self-rescue. Compact, ultralight and easy to handle, it offers three different modes of ...

Greetings from the Philippines! I was horrified the other day when I chanced upon these climbers belaying with an ascender. I gave them my best advice because I thought there was about to be a ...