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Good point, Dave. As mentioned in the vid, a knee ascender is my intended purpose for the Basic. However, there are some here that use the Basic as a hand ascender and tether to the saddle as though it's suitable for life support. That concept might deserve to be re-evaluated for the NEW...

Another photo: EDIT: Notice that the ropes appear undamaged yet the Crolls have clearly failed ... not a good sign!!! :\:

I've read some indications that this might have been the result of destructive testing ... still unclear ... this photo was from a FB post ... lots of rumors floating about ... caveat emptor

The new Petzl Basic ascender is smaller, lighter, thinner, 8-11mm. This video is a subjective comparison of the 'new' vs. the 'old' Basic. Upon further evaluation: Climbed with it rigged as a knee ascender on 11mm Blaze ... worked fine, IMO. The 1/2" (13mm) line did work BUT NOT RECOMMENDED...

I agree. Just wanted to try the 1/2 inch ... wasn't as bad as I had expected but I wouldn't recommend it, either. ;)

Played fine (full length) on my wife's iPad. She does not even have a youtube account. :/: :?

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