- Lightweight and compact manually controlled ascent device
- Upper and lower connection points
- Integral webbing slot
- Easy one handed cam operation
- Unique twisted body for ease of use
- Ideal for positioning operations
- Non-invasive cam teeth
- Self cleaning cam
- Integrated safety catch
- Suits 10.5-13mm kernmantle rope
- High strength aluminum construction
Born in the mines, raised on drilling rigs – rescue products made for work, not play. Capital Safety’s Rollgliss™ rescue family of products are built to last and excel in harsh environments, ensuring the safety and security of those individuals risking their lives to protect us. The Rollgliss® ExPlorer™ range of Chest Ascenders are used in combination with your climbing or rescue harness to create a simple, versatile and efficient climbing/positioning system for ascending fixed lines during rescue and rope access operations.
- Lightweight and compact manually controlled ascent device
This compact and lightweight retrofit chest ascender is designed to easily fit between the suspension and fall arrest sternum D-rings of your climbing or rescue harness to create a simple, versatile and efficient climbing/positioning system that utilises
- Upper and lower connection points
Features a lower hole for easy connection to your harness via quick-link or carabiner and an upper webbing slot with attachment kit for increased versatility and ease of installation
- Integral webbing slot
An integral webbing slot in combination with the attachment kit keeps the ascender in place during suspension for smooth operation
- Easy one handed cam operation
Trigger style cam latch allows for easy one-handed installation and removal of this compact and ergonomically designed chest ascender
- Unique twisted body for ease of use
Twisted body ensures rope remains close to the body for easier ascending while providing easy access to the cam
- Ideal for positioning operations
Due to the unique cam design and pick configuration the ascenders protect the rope from “de-sheathing”, where the cam strips the outer sheath of the kernmantle rope, making this ascender suitable for positioning operations and as a load point on a rope.
- Non-invasive cam teeth
The cam features a series of specially designed stainless steel investment cast teeth (grip points), these protrusions grip the rope without damaging the sheath while allowing it to naturally feed through the device in one direction only, holding the line
- Self cleaning cam
Cam features self cleaning holes to remove mud and/or ice from the rope while climbing for added safety
- Integrated safety catch
Prevents the cam from opening too far, ensuring the rope remains captured during use for added safety and security
- Suits 10.5-13mm kernmantle rope
For added flexibility this simple to rig ascender is ideal for use on 10.5-13mm kernmantle rope depending on your application
- High strength aluminum construction
Extruded aluminum construction with anodized finish for superior corrosion resistance
| Capacity | |
| Brand | DBI-SALA® |
| Sub Brand | Rollgliss™ Technical Rescue |
| CoWorker Controlled Ascent | No |
| CoWorker Controlled Descent | Yes |
| User Controlled Ascent | Yes |
| User Controlled Descent | Yes |
| iSafe Equipped | No |
| Label | Stamped |
| Model | 8700522 |
| Physical Dimensions | 104.00×65.00x (mm) |
| Physical Weight | 0.17 kg (0.4lbs) |
| Product Styles | Chest Ascender |
| Product Types | Technical Rope Rescue |
| Standards | CE 2056, EN 567, AS/NZS 4488, NFPA 1983, Capital Safety Gen. Mfg. Req. |
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