Petzl Tibloc
An extremely compact and lightweight emergency rope clamp. The Tibloc is easy to use with a locking carabiner for ascending ropes or setting up hauling systems.
It is recommended for ropes between 8mm and 11mm. Teeth on the cam and a self-cleaning slot optimises performance under most conditions.
It can be used in the following ways:
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Emergency ascender for going up a fixed rope
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The “tractor” pulley in a mechanical advantage hauling system
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Progress capture on the anchor
The original version of the Tibloc (no plastic hood and discontinued in 2018) had a reputation for shredding ropes - especially with heavy falls (slack in the system) onto skinnier ropes. The new version seems friendlier, but still has the potential to tear into sheaths if care is not taken - don't try moving it when weighted and don't let slack into the system.
The older Tibloc was quite carabiner sensitive (Ovals/HMS only), but the latest version will work with Offset Ds as well.
A great little emergency ascender, but there are better tools for more planned use.
