Ascenders / Descenders

Rope climbing ascenders and descenders utilize mechanical means to grab rope in one direction while allowing free passage in the other.  Arborist rigging applications are many.  SherrillTree carries rope climbing ascenders and descenders from Petzel, CMI and more.

Ascenders / Descenders

Ascenders All products here utilize mechanical means to grab rope in one direction while allowing free passage in the other direction, resulting in ascent or rope advancement. Descenders All products here allow rope passage but with restrictions based on manual action by operator.