Petzl Tibloc

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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.

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From Moosejaw:
"Petzl Tibloc Ascender (Spring 2008) 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."

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 Altrec Outdoors:
"Ultra small and lightweight, The Petzl Tibloc Ultra light Ascender is a tool of many uses. This device pairs with an oval-stock carabiner for numerous self-rescue situations, creates a self-locking pulley for bag hauling, ideal for crevasse rescue, or can help a partner up a difficult pitch. It can also be used as an emergency ascender. At a mere 1.4-ounce the Tibloc is an easy gear add on a long rock, aid, or alpine climb."

From RockCreek:
"The Petzl Tibloc is a totally ingenious and ultralight rope grab/ascender, which has find a place in all areas of rock-climbing, caving and mountaineering. The Tibloc is a versatile replacement for Prusik knots used for rope-climbing maneuvers or for setting up pulley systems. This is the essential problem-solving tool, multi-purpose, effective and reliable. (It even makes a great bottle opener!)"

User Reviews

Tibloc
Reviewed by f_klock, Apr 17, 2008

"I first saw this device in a climbing mag. As a rescue tech. , I/we are always looking to try out new ideas, especially when they are this inexpensive and LIGHT!

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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