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Category: Caving
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Climbing Technology
Right or left foot ascender that, when used in combination with a climbing handle (e.g. QUICK'UP+) or a ventral ascender (e.g. CHEST ASCENDER HC), facilitates and speeds up rope ascents.
Main features
specific for use in caving, allows the rope to be hooked with one hand and released from the rope with a backward movement of the leg
cam/lever mechanism totally integrated into the body;
self-cleaning cam that allows operation even on icy or muddy ropes
fully adjustable webbing for correct positioning on the boot;
lower reinforcement with tubular webbing.
PANTIN is a foot ascender designed for more efficient and less tiring rope ascents.
PANTIN is a foot ascender designed for more efficient and less tiring rope ascents.
Leather gloves, comfortable, hard-wearing and breathable. Specially developed for vie ferrate and adventure parks, useful also for rope manoeuvres.
Double fabric thickness on palm and between thumb and first finger. Insert for wiping away sweat on thumb. Ergonomic neoprene wrist band with Velcro fastening and practical system to take off the gloves.
Materials:
- Goat skin leather (90%);
- Neoprene (5%);
- Lycra (3%);
- Polyester (2%).
Ascender CAMP Turbohand.
The Turbohand ascender uses innovative technology and cutting-edge design to make climbing ropes safer, faster and easier.
Climbing Technology
Left or right locking handle in light alloy for rope ascents with ergonomic rubber grip.
Main features:
ergonomic overmolded handle, for greater effectiveness of use in traction and greater resistance to wear;
cam opening lever can be used with one hand only and cam release system (patented) is activated with a single downward movement (Fig A-B-C)
steel locking cam, manufactured with technology that implements its resistance to wear. Equipped with teeth that protect the rope from wear, but are equally effective in blocking and ascending the rope. Also features three slots to prevent the accumulation of mud and reduce the effort required to slide the device up the rope in any condition (muddy, icy, etc.);
equipped with two hooking holes for various uses, an anti-tip system for the cam, and a secondary hole for connecting a quick link for the bracket.
Climbing Technology
Left or right locking handle in light alloy for rope ascents with ergonomic rubber grip.
Main features:
ergonomic overmolded handle, for greater effectiveness of use in traction and greater resistance to wear;
cam opening lever can be used with one hand only and cam release system (patented) is activated with a single downward movement (Fig A-B-C)
steel locking cam, manufactured with technology that implements its resistance to wear. Equipped with teeth that protect the rope from wear, but are equally effective in blocking and ascending the rope. Also features three slots to prevent the accumulation of mud and reduce the effort required to slide the device up the rope in any condition (muddy, icy, etc.);
equipped with two hooking holes for various uses, an anti-tip system for the cam, and a secondary hole for connecting a quick link for the bracket.
The ASCENSION handled rope clamp is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded grip and ergonomic upper part for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling with one or two hands. The ASCENSION handled rope clamp has a wide lower hole for easily attaching two carabiners for a lanyard and footloop.
Ascender CAMP Turbohand.
The Turbohand ascender uses innovative technology and cutting-edge design to make climbing ropes safer, faster and easier.
The ASCENSION handled rope clamp is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded grip and ergonomic upper part for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling with one or two hands. The ASCENSION handled rope clamp has a wide lower hole for easily attaching two carabiners for a lanyard and footloop.
The ASCENSION handled rope clamp is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded grip and ergonomic upper part for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling with one or two hands. The ASCENSION handled rope clamp has a wide lower hole for easily attaching two carabiners for a lanyard and footloop.
The ASCENSION handled rope clamp is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded grip and ergonomic upper part for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulling with one or two hands. The ASCENSION handled rope clamp has a wide lower hole for easily attaching two carabiners for a lanyard and footloop.
Sewn tubular webbing 16mm wide. High strength (webbing and stitching). Positioned on the thigh straps of the harness, it is used to suspend loads such as rope bags by means of a carabiner.
Thigh harness with padded large bands making it extremely comfortable.
Extremely light. Very low point of connection.
Full body harness for caving ideal for beginners and trainees.
Made to last over time.
Complete harness. Very comfortable thanks to mm 75 wide straps and very useful for cord ascents thanks to a very low hooking point.
The Krubera is the latest harness created by AV. Simple and very comfortable, with a very low roping point and an integrated shoulder strap, it will appeal to all caving enthusiasts.
This high performance harness was developed with Italian cavers in the world's largest well, Vertiglavica (-643m, Slovenia).
Fully adjustable, the Krubera offers optimal back support in every position. Its special woven straps make it both light and very robust to meet the demands of caving.
PVC reinforcements for the thighs - Two equipment holders - Lightweight alloy buckles - Quick release buckles.
Sit-harness for canyoning or caving. Fully adjustable. Two low sheathed tie-in points for good performance when ascending on rope. Waist, thigh or buttock adjustment by steel ironing buckles. Two sheathed gear loops.
Designed to meet the demands of daily supervision in the large canyons of Reunion Island, the Mazerin was created for professionals who regularly use the rope climbing technique.
As with a harness, its protective breeches provide a good, comfortable fit when suspended for long periods of time in the open air.
The movable thigh straps* that hold the subcutaneous skin in place are quick to put on and take off, and relieve the crotch of friction during approach, exit or transition steps.
Used and tested for several years in numerous expeditions, this monitor sit-harness, with its knife holder straps and its attachment specially designed for bags, has proved its effectiveness in both canyoning and caving.
* These straps are also sold as replacement parts (reference AVCA04Z)
Caving sit-harness. Two low sheathed tie-in points. All adjustable, in waist and thigh, by passing 44 mm straps through steel ironing buckles. One fixed sheathed gear loop and one mobile flat webbing loop. Removable PVC reinforcements for the thighs. These caving shorts are ideal for use in groups.
Fully adjustable caving sit-harness. Two low sheathed tie-in points.
The 44mm waist, back and thigh straps ensure the caving harness is comfortable to wear.
Two sheathed gear loops. Removable black PVC reinforcements for the thighs.
Thigh abseiling strap with elastics between waist and thigh.
Possibility to use the 2nd kidney strap under the buttocks as a seat.
Add the comfort belt (AVCA47) for extra back comfort!
Bulletin number 12 of the Comité Départemental de Spéléologie du Lot (CDS46)