Rope diameter: 8 - 11 mm
Weight: 85 g
Certification: CE EN 567/UIAA, CE EN 12841 type B
Material: aluminum, stainless steel, nylon
Light, compact rope ascender with universal use.
Designed for ascents on a fixed rope or as a belay
ascender in load pulling systems.
Perfectly usable in arboriculture for the SRT technique or for work at height.
Petzl BASIC can also be used to create a knee ascender.
A cam equipped with spikes and a self-cleaning groove optimizes the operation of the ascender
in any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes).
The cam is made of stainless steel.
The wide bottom connection hole is large enough for
connection of the carabiner of the connecting means and the footrest.
Top hole for locking carabiner.
Whether you’re an arborist, passionate about working at heights, or an avid caver and canyoner, the determination to reach ever-greater heights requires the right equipment: gear that delivers outstanding performance, is reliable, and is so comfortable and ergonomic that it feels like an extension of your hand. For over 50 years, Petzl has been guided by values that guarantee exceptional products and have propelled it to the top as Europe’s largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment!
All Petzl products are designed and developed at Petzl’s headquarters, in the heart of the French Alps. It is here that products have been created that have gained popularity among the climbing and arborist communities: these include, for example, the ZIG ZAG DESCENDER mechanical prusik, which every MRS enthusiast will appreciate, as well as the SRS (in combination with the PETZL CHICANE), the VERTEX and STRATO helmets, pulleys, ascenders, carabiners, and harnesses.
Whether you need work gear or a headlamp for the outdoors, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Petzl’s lineup.






