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Black Diamond nForce Ascender

Item #BLD1022 | 25 in Stock

CAN THIS ASCENDER BE USED FOR TOP ROPE SELF BELAY?

By Ranked #156 - Big Wall Climbing January 31, 2012

CAN THIS ASCENDER BE USED FOR TOP ROPE SELF BELAY?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Backcountry.com Employee January 31, 2012

If you are looking to use this as a self belay on a fixed line that is NOT advised as there is a very real possibility that you will shear the rope and lead to serious injury or death. You would want to look at a Soloist device for that purpose.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Body Material:
aluminum 
Cam Material:
aluminum 
Rope Sizes:
8 - 13 mm 
Weight:
8.6 oz 
Recommended Use:
aid climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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