CAMP Turbochest Ascender
CAMP Turbochest Compact Chest Ascender
The CAMP Turbochest is a compact and lightweight chest ascender with two patented stainless steel rollers that give a smooth interface with the rope. It is certified to EN 12841/B on semi-static rope from 10mm to 13mm, and to EN 567 on semi-static and dynamic rope from 8mm to 13mm. Worn on the chest as part of a rope access ascending set up, it keeps the rope tracking upright against the body while a hand ascender does the pulling, so the climber stays balanced and moves smoothly up the line with less wasted effort.
Its compact size and low weight make it comfortable to wear for long ascents, and the rollers reduce friction so more of your effort turns into upward progress. They also cut the wear a rubbing rope causes on a traditional ascender body. The profiled closure keeps the rope in line with the device during tight pendulums and traverses, self cleaning holes in the body and cam shed grit, and the opening mechanism locks open for easier attachment with a removable pull cord for gloved hands. The main structure is 3.5mm aluminium alloy. The secondary hole is for tensioning the ascender only and must not be loaded. The rollers also let the Turbochest be rigged as a locking pulley for light hauling to a maximum of 50kg, which CAMP state is not intended for hauling or securing people. Pair it with a hand ascender and a foot loop, run it with a Skylotec Gryphon rope access harness, compare the Skylotec chest ascender, or browse more rope access gear.
Key Features
- Compact and lightweight chest ascender
- Two patented stainless steel rollers for a smooth rope interface
- Keeps the rope tracking upright against the body
- Comfortable to wear on long ascents
- Pairs with a hand ascender and foot loop
- EN 12841/B on 10 to 13mm semi-static, EN 567 on 8 to 13mm rope
- Rigs as a locking pulley to 50kg maximum, not for hauling people
Specifications
| Brand | CAMP |
| Model | Turbo |
| Type | Compact chest ascender |
| Feature | Patented high efficiency rollers |
| Wear | Chest mounted for rope ascending |
| Pairs with | Hand ascender and foot loop |
| Standards | EN 12841/B (semi-static 10 to 13mm); EN 567 (semi-static and dynamic 8 to 13mm) |
| Rope | 8mm to 13mm depending on the standard applied |
| Body | Aluminium alloy, 3.5mm plate thickness |
| Locking pulley use | 50kg maximum. Not for hauling or securing people |
Product Documents
How does a chest ascender work?
It sits on the chest and grips the rope, keeping the line tracking upright against your body while a hand ascender does the pulling. Together they let you climb a fixed rope efficiently and stay balanced.
What do the patented rollers do?
The two patented stainless steel rollers reduce friction as the rope runs through the ascender, so more of your effort turns into upward progress, and they also cut the wear a rubbing rope causes on a traditional ascender body.
How is it different from the Skylotec chest ascender?
Both are chest ascenders for rope climbing. The CAMP Turbo is a compact, lightweight unit with patented efficiency rollers, while the Skylotec chest ascender ships with four Viper karabiners. Choose on weight, efficiency and what connectors you need.
What rope does the Turbochest take?
CAMP certify it to EN 12841/B on semi-static rope from 10mm to 13mm, and to EN 567 on semi-static and dynamic rope from 8mm to 13mm. Check which standard applies to your system before choosing a rope.
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