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102 Rope clamps for progression ASCENTREE B19AAA Double-handled rope clamp for tree care NEW 2015 Left-foot PANTIN Right-foot PANTIN • Designed for ascending doubled ropes in trees using the foot-lock technique or with two PANTIN foot ascenders • Simple to use, and effective: - ergonomic overmolded handles allow a comfortable yet powerful grip - wide opening allows easy handling, even with thick gloves - safety catch is totally integrated into the body of the ascender to help prevent snagging - toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (frozen or dirty ropes...) - lower hole for connecting a lanyard - upper hole for clipping a carabiner around the rope • For use on half ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter • Weight: 330 g • Certification(s): CE PANTIN ® Foot ascender - left and right foot versions The overmolded dual-density grips have an area for the index finger and a wide, supportive base to keep the hand from slipping. This shape ensures a comfortable and powerful grip, significantly increasing efficiency when ascending a rope. • Designed to make rope ascents faster and less tiring • Used to complement CROLL, ASCENSION or ASCENTREE rope clamps • Cam facilitates rope glide on the first few meters • Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions (frozen or muddy ropes...). The stainless steel cam has better resistance to corrosion • Mechanism is totally integrated into the body of the rope clamp to help prevent snagging • Releases from the rope with a simple backwards movement of the foot • Lower strap is 100 % Dyneema to resist abrasion • Easy and quick adjustment with DoubleBack buckle • Available in two versions: - right foot PANTIN (B02BRA): yellow - left foot PANTIN (B02BLA): black • Rope compatibility: 8 to 13 mm in diameter • Weight: 85 g Warning: the PANTIN is not a PPE The safety catch allows the handled rope clamp to be installed or removed anywhere on the rope with one hand. It is easily manipulated, even with gloves.