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 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

"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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