Pulsar Ascender

When tested on new Tectra 11mm low stretch rope, the Heightec Pulsar Ascender handled ascenders were found to be 25% stronger than their most popular sharp toothed competitor, with average breaking loads up to 675 kg for X-cams versus 535 kg for the established design.
However, the greatest increase in performance is exhibited if the ascender continues to be loaded after the sheath of the rope has ruptured.
In this situation, X-Cams will hold up to 200 kg on the broken sheath and rope cores. Established toothed designs supported only around 30kg in Heightec tests, which is nowhere near enough to support a person.
The Heightec X-Cam ascenders therefore significantly reduce the possibility of complete system failure by exerting a considerable hold on a rope after the sheath has broken.

The X-Cam has a more advanced tooth design than traditional cams and is more suitable for industrial applications as it does not pluck the rope, so reducing rate of rope wear.
It maintains a high degree of grip – even on old or dirty rope.
The handle design is ergonomically positioned and profiled for optimal pulling and greater comfort to the user.
Contains high strength alloy with stainless steel friction surfaces.
Two attachment points allow cowstail and footloop to be connected separately which eliminates the need to open a loaded karabiner.

X-Cam™ design gives increased performance over traditional sharp tooth design:
Cam exerts considerable grip on rope after sheath has broken
Cam doesn’t pluck rope
Easy to remove from rope if accidentally jammed into knot
Ergonomic shape with profile grip:
Giving optimum pulling position
Improved comfort
Two attachment points:
Keeps cowstail and footloop separate
Eliminates need to open a loaded karabiner

Features:
X-Cam advanced tooth design
X-Cam superior geometry
Ergonomic handle position and profile
Two attachment points
High strength & durable construction
Individual serial number

Specifications:
Sizing: Rope diameter 9mm -13mm.
Material: Alloy body, Steel cam
EN Mass Test: 100kg
Loading: 100kg SWL
Weight: 0.242 kg
Conformity: EN 12841 type B:2006, EN567:1997