Ascenders: Gibbs Ascenders / Rope Grabs

products/UH-GIAS001.jpg UH-GIAS002: Gibbs Ascender, 1/2" Spring Loaded [#3B]
$56.00

For rescue and Litter Work
  • When extra wear and strength are needed.
  • For use on 1/2" rope (13mm)
  • 1/2", Spring Loaded
  • Grade #8 Bolt & Nyloc Nut

    Choices: Aluminum Shell or Stainless Steel Shell - Add'L $2 fee

  • products/UH-GIAS004.jpg UH-GIAS004-01: Gibbs Ascender, 5/8" - 3/4" Spring Loaded, Grade #8 Bolt & Nyloc Nuts [#4B]
    $60.50
    For Rescue Work and Worker Protection.
  • When extra wear and strength are needed.
  • For 5/8 & 3/4 inch rope (14mm-19mm)
  • 5/8 - 3/4", Spring Loaded, Grade #8 Bolt & Nyloc Nut

    Choices: Thick Aluminum Shell or Stainless Steel Shell- Add'L $4 fee

  • products/UH-GIAS005.JPG UH-GIAS004: Gibbs Ascender, 5/8" - 3/4" Spring Loaded, Quick Release Pins [#4]
    $60.50
    For Rescue Work and Worker Protection.
  • When extra wear and strength are needed.
  • For 5/8 & 3/4" rope (14mm-19mm)

    The Aluminum model has a light weight aluminum shell. The ultimate breaking strength is 5650 lbs. but it may cause rope damage above 3000 lbs. It weighs 11 ounces.

    The Steel model has a stainless steel shell for extra wear. The ultimate breaking strength is 5650 lbs. but it may cause rope damage above 300 lbs. It weighs 15 ounces.

    Choices: Thick Alumimum Shell or Stainless Steel Shell - Add'L $4 fee

  • products/UH-GIAS007-01.jpg UH-GIAS007-01: Gibbs Ascender, 7/16"- 1/2", Aluminum Shell, Quick Release Pins [#1 / #2]
    $42.00
    Gibbs Ascender - Sport Model Lightweight
  • 1000 lbs tested.
  • For Caving, Climbing, Load Hauling
  • For use on 7/16" & 1/2" rope (11-13mm)

    The Spring Loaded Shell is especially adapted for use by mountain climbers. Similar to the #1 but it has a spring. It quickly converts from spring loaded to free running operations. Feels at home on big walls or big mountains. Holds on ice and snow. It is the climbers edge when conditions are very tough.

    The FREE RUNNING Shell was in use for over 10 years. The cam is free running. The simplest, most trouble free of ascenders. Especially adapted for spelunking the Free Running model is ideal for use in Ropewalker, Mitchel, Texas, and Frog systems Recommeneded wherever long roped pitches must be climbed.

    Choices: Spring Loaded Shell or Free Running Shell

  • products/UH-GIAS001.jpg UH-GIAS008: Gibbs Extra Heavy Duty Ascender, 1/2", Spring Loaded, Quick Release Pins [#3]
    $56.00
    Gibbs Extra Heavy Duty Ascender for rescue and Litter Work
  • When extra wear and strength are needed.
  • For use on 1/2" rope (13mm)

    The Aluminum Shell is extra thick aluminum for long wear and we have added two indents in the gripping area for superior holding power. The ultimate breaking strength is 5000 lbs. but it will cause rope damage above 3000 lbs. It weighs in at 8 ounces. Clearly the best choice for light weight rescue gear.


    With its Stainless Steel shell and forged cam this model is the strongest, most abrasion reistant of all. It has two indents in the gripping area for superior holding power. The ultimate breaking strength is 5400 lbs. but it may cause rope damage above 3000 lbs. It weighs in at 12 ounces.

    Choices: Heavy Duty Aluminum or Stainless Steel Shell - Add'L $2 fee

  • products/UH-GIAS009.jpg UH-GIAS009: Gibbs KLIMAIR Mechanical Prusik,
    Arborist Ascender
    (Climb Air)

    $79.99 $76.99 On Sale!
    Bi-directionional mechanical prusik.
  • 1/2" Lanyards & Flip Lines
  • .160 Alum Shell
  • Stainless Steel
  • Swivel Eye

    For use in 2 in 1 lanyards. It can also be used for ascending and rigging aplications. Not for self belay by solo climbers.

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