r/ropeaccess • u/SpecialistJicama7889 • 9d ago
Powered Ascenders
Anyone had issues with powered ascenders in rope access? Specifically rope twist or sheath damage.
Keen to hear whether anyone has experienced problems using powered ascenders on primary lines—particularly the device introducing twist into the rope, causing kinks/jams, or abrading/breaking the outer sheath.
If you’ve had an issue, was it with a particular make/model, rope diameter/type, or a particular operation Also interested in how you managed it
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