Petzl Pantin

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The Pantin is an ascender made by Petzl. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"You reached the bottom of the cave after five hours. Good thing you have the Petzl Pantin Foot Ascender to help you get out efficiently. Using an aggressive cam, this ascender works well even on muddy, wet ropes where other models struggle. Like all of Petzl's products, the Pantin Foot Ascender was designed from the ground up for simple ergonomics and dependability."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Petzl Pantin Foot Ascender (Fall 2009) Using the PANTIN by Petzl with a CROLL and ASCENSION keeps the body in a more upright position when ascending fixed ropes, making for faster and less tiring vertical progress. Available in both LEFT and RIGHT footed versions. The frame has been refined to decrease friction and allow the device to glide easily on the rope.Features:Chrome-plated steel cam with angled teeth and self-cleaning slot securely grips the rope, even in muddy or icy conditions. The cam has been refined to increase the efficiency in which the ascender glides on the rope. The wear area has been moved lower on the cams surface to increase its durability. The cam engages without losing a millimeter each time it is weighted and glides smoothly up a rope with a minimal of effort.The frame has been aligned so the rope runs vertically through it thus allowing the rope to glide smoothly through the frame when raising your footAvailable in both LEFT (Black) and RIGHT (Yellow) footed versions and are color coded for ease of identificationEasy to adjust DoubleBack buckleCan be put on /taken off the rope without using your handsFoot harness is Dyneema-reinforced for maximum durabilityNOTE: The PANTIN is not an item of personal protective equipment (PPE).Specifications:Weight: 120 gFor use with ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameterMaterials: aluminum frame, chrome-plated steel cam, nylon and Dyneema webbingsMade in France3-year guaranteeCE / UIAA"

From RockCreek:
"Using the Petzl Pantin Foot Ascender with a Croll and Ascension keeps the body in a more upright position when ascending fixed ropes, making for faster and less tiring vertical progress. Available in both left and right footed versions. The frame has been refined to decrease friction and allow the device to glide easily on the rope."

From EMS:
"The Petzl Pantin Foot ascender aids in ascending a rope, making gaining vertical quicker and less tiring. Easy to adjust with DoubleBack buckle. Can be put on or taken off the rope without using your hands. Chrome-plated steel cam with angled teeth and self-cleaning lot securely grips rope, even in muddy or icy conditions. Foot harness is dyneema-reinforced for maximum durability. Note: the Pantin is not an item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It is not to be used as a substitute for an ascender. For use with single ropes 8 to 13 mm."