Petzl Tibloc
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The Tibloc is an ascender made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The Tibloc is a multi-purpose, effective and reliable emergency rope clamp. It works on ropes from 8 to 11 mm. diameter it has a small slot on the back to prevent buildup of mud and ice. Weight:1.4oz. (39g)"
From Backcountry.com:
"The Petzl Tibloc Ultralight Ascender serves so many purposes that it has a place on nearly any long rock climb, aid climb, or alpine climb. This simple 1.4-ounce ascender pairs with an oval-stock carabiner to create a self-locking pulley for bag hauling, crevasse rescue, or aiding a partner up a pitch. It can also be used as an ascender if you need to climb a rope to free a rappel or just can't follow a burly pitch. The Petzl Tibloc Ultralight Ascender also serves a multitude of uses in self-rescue situations."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Petzl Tibloc is multifunctional: for rescues, hauling systems and rope climbing. Petzl Tibloc Features: Very small and lightweight. Chrome-plated steel cam has inclined teeth and self-cleaning slots to provide grip on wet, icy or muddy ropes. Attachment hole for keeper cord. For use with locking carabiners having a round or oval cross section of 10 to 12 mm, such as Am'D, ATTACHE, WILLIAM... Technical specifications:Individually tested For use with single rope from 8 to 11 mm in diameter. 39 g"
From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Petzl Tibloc Ascender (Fall 2009) The Tibloc Ascender by Petzl is a small emergency ascender. Additionally, the Tibloc is can be useful for pulley systems, rope climbing, or aiding a second. Its light and right! Keep one on your harness. Specifications: Weight: 39 g Certification: CE / UIAA Features: Lightweight and compact. Has a slot for evacuation of mud / ice on the rope. For use on single ropes from 8 to 11 mm with a locking carabiner with 10 to 12 mm round or oval cross section, such as Am'D, Attache, or William."
User Reviews
Tibloc
Reviewed by f_klock, Apr 17, 2008
The Tibloc can be used as an emergency ascender on single rope up to 11mm (I've used it on 12mm with no probs."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Tibloc at 11 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Campmor | Tibloc | $29.95 | Buy Now |
Backcountry.com | Tibloc Ultralight Emergency Ascender | $29.95 | Buy Now |
Oregon Mountain Community | Tibloc | $27.95 | Buy Now |
Moosejaw | Tibloc Ascender | $25.46 | Buy Now |
Altrec Outdoors | Tibloc Ultralight Ascender | $29.79 | Buy Now |
REI | Tibloc Ascender | $29.95 | Buy Now |
Ramsey Outdoor | Tibloc | $29.95 | Buy Now |
GearX.com | Tibloc Ultralight Ascender | $29.95 | Buy Now |
RockCreek | Tibloc Ultralight Ascender | $29.95 | Buy Now |
EMS | Tibloc | $29.95 | Buy Now |
US Outdoor Store | Tibloc Rope Clamp/Grab | $26.00 | Buy Now |
