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• Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before
consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the
information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this
supplementary information.
• Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a
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• We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be
others that we do not describe here.
1. Descender : + backup
ascender + footloop.

2. Climber who is focused and

conscious that he/she is alone.

3. Primary rope: Ø > 10 mm

dynamic (EN 892) or low stretch
kernmantel (EN 1891).

4. Two point anchor, in the route's

fall line, positioned to minimize
rub points.

5. Solid anchor.
 6. Beware of rockfall during
access.

7. Access rope with intermediate

anchor.

8. Clear space in front of the

climber: no clothing hiding the
ascender, no pack cord or strap
that can interfere with the
system's operation.

9. Self-belay system with two

ascenders.

10. A light suspended weight to

help the ascenders slide.

Installing the secondary ascender: RESCUCENDER only!

If primary ascender fails, there is a possibility of a factor 2 fall onto the backup ascender
(twice the length of the extension). This type of fall is prohibited with a frame-loaded
ascender, used without an energy absorber (ASCENSION, BASIC, MINI TRAXION...),
because the rope's sheath will be damaged or torn by the cam's teeth. Petzl therefore
recommends using a cam-loaded ascender: the RESCUCENDER.

Note: attention, in case of a fall, do not try to grab the RESCUCENDER. There is a risk of
poor locking if the user grabs the RESCUCENDER frame (normal locking if the user grabs
the sling or connector).

Fall tests (height = twice the length of the extension), close to the knot, 80 kg dummy

Backup ascender Extension Impact force Effect on the rope

RESCUCENDER GO + EXPRESS 17 cm + OK 4.8 kN
 ASCENSION GO + NITRO absorber + OK 4 kN

ASCENSION GO + EXPRESS 17 cm + OK 4.7 kN 185 cm of

sheath torn

Notes:
• Always carry a descender (GRIGRI) and a footloop/ascender combo (TIBLOC +
ANNEAU) to ascend the rope in case of failure to complete the climb.
• The two ascenders must not be connected to the same point on the harness: they
can collide and be damaged during a fall.
• Roofs and traverses complicate the system: they require numerous directional
points and additional precautions. Do another risk analysis for these particular cases.

Included in this article

ASCENSION MICRO TRAXION

Ergonomic handled High-efficiency lightweight
ascender progress-capture pulley
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Appendix 1: Petzl does not recommend using only one Appendix 3: Detail of installation on one rope
ascender for self-belaying. with two ascenders

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