Gibbs Rescue Models

Rescue Models

	Gibbs Ascender Model #3 7/16" to 1/2" (11mm to 13mm) Rope Spring Loaded or Free Running Forged Cam 3/16" Aluminum Shell Breaking Strength 5000 lbs See Additional Details The #3 Ascender is intended for litter raising and load hauling, where extra strength and light weight is required. Not for self belay by solo climbers. Gibbs Ascenders are designed not to slip. They hold well on iced and muddy ropes. They can be rigged in all the standard methods for mechanical prussiks. Assembly: Depress button on pin and pull pin out until cam swings free. Place Ascender on rope and align holes in cam and shell. Depress button and insert pin. Convert to Free Running Mode: Remove the small screw in the black spring cover. The spring will rotate freely. Do not remove the screw in the cam. Do not try to remove the spring. Reconvert to Spring Loading: Hold cam down and re-insert screw in spring cover.
	Gibbs Ascender Model #3S 7/16" to 1/2" (11mm to 13mm) Rope Spring Loaded or Free Running Forged Cam Stainless Steel Shell Breaking Strength 5400 lbs See Additional Details The #3S Ascender is intended for litter raising and load hauling, where extra strength and durability is required. Not for self belay by solo climbers. Gibbs Ascenders are designed not to slip. They hold well on iced and muddy ropes. They can be rigged in all the standard methods for mechanical prussiks. Assembly: Depress button on pin and pull pin out until cam swings free. Place Ascender on rope and align holes in cam and shell. Depress button and insert pin. Convert to Free Running Mode: Remove the small screw in the black spring cover. The spring will rotate freely. Do not remove the screw in the cam. Do not try to remove the spring. Reconvert to Spring Loading: Hold cam down and re-insert screw in spring cover.
	Gibbs Ascender Model #3SF 7/16" to 1/2" (11mm to 13mm) Rope Free Running Forged Cam Stainless Steel Shell Breaking Strength 5400 lbs See Additional Details The #3SF Ascender is intended for litter raising and load hauling, where extra strength and durability is required. Not for self belay by solo climbers. Gibbs Ascenders are designed not to slip. They hold well on iced and muddy ropes. Their simple, durable construction makes them almost fool proof. They are easy to assemble on the rope yet will not come off unexpectedly. They can be rigged in all the standard methods for mechanical prussiks. Assembly: Depress button on pin and pull pin out until cam swings free. Place Ascender on rope and align holes in cam and shell. Depress button and insert pin.
	Gibbs Ascender Model #4 5/8" to 3/4" (14mm to 19mm) Rope Spring Loaded Forged Cam 3/16" Aluminum Shell Breaking Strength 5650 lbs See Additional Details The #4 Ascender is intended for litter raising and load hauling, where extra strength is required. Not for self belay by solo climbers. Gibbs Ascenders are designed not to slip. They hold well on iced and muddy ropes. Their simple, durable construction makes them almost fool proof. They are easy to assemble on the rope yet will not come off unexpectedly. They can be rigged in all the standard methods for mechanical prussiks. Assembly: Depress button on pin and pull pin out until cam swings free. Place Ascender on rope and align holes in cam and shell. Depress button and insert pin.
	Gibbs Ascender Model #4S 5/8" to 3/4" (14mm to 19mm) Rope Spring Loaded Cam Stainless Steel Shell Breaking Strength 5650 lbs See Additional Details The #4S Ascender is intended for litter raising and load hauling, where extra strength and durability is required. Not for self belay by solo climbers. Gibbs Ascenders are designed not to slip. They hold well on iced and muddy ropes. Their simple, durable construction makes them almost fool proof. They are easy to assemble on the rope yet will not come off unexpectedly. They can be rigged in all the standard methods for mechanical prussiks. Assembly: Depress button on pin and pull pin out until cam swings free. Place Ascender on rope and align holes in cam and shell. Depress button and insert pin.

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