Single Rope Technique, pioneered by cavers using mechanical ascenders to climb the rope, works great for climbing trees. The first tree climbers to try this were early canopy researchers in the 1970s. Now, ascenders are used by most climbers to enter trees above 50 feet tall.
New Tribe Ascenders are a system of webbing straps and stirrups permanently applied to our favorite Petzl or CMI ascenders. We include a stainless steel screw link to join the strap system to your saddle. Our design was originally created by Tom Ness especially for tree climbers, and we've refined it over the years.
In our store, you can purchase complete New Tribe Ascenders, or the ascender hardware separately, or the New Tribe Ascender straps separately. We've also got a selection of other ascending tools that might meet your needs. Enjoy browsing!
