In elementary school science we all learned that a type 1 lever has the fulcrum between the load and the applied force, so it made sense for me to define a Type 1 Lever Cam Ascender as one where the pivot was between the sling and the rope.
There are so many variations of the Gibbs ascender in my collection that I list them in a number of separate tables, with closely-related versions grouped together, and then list the remainder in a longer table at the end. Here is a quick index to the tables on this page:
A gray background in the weight column indicates a stainless steel shell, rust-brown indicates a steel shell, and orange indicates a titanium shell.
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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128 | Gibbs spring-wire, Versions A1 & A2 | Stamped Al U-frame, cast cam, pin axle /w nylon keeper and retainer. One of the first 50 made. | NSS Auction, 1998 | 148 | 103 | 64 | 36 | 237 | |
2393 | Gibbs spring-wire, Version B | Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer | Rick Banning, 2019 | 154 | 103 | 63 | 36 | 235 | |
61 3645 |
Gibbs spring-wire, Version C | Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer |
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152 | 103 | 64 | 36 | 237 | |
252 2248 |
Gibbs spring-wire, Version D | Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer |
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153 | 103 | 64 | 36 | 237 | |
1521 1977 |
Gibbs spring-wire, Version E | Stamped Al U-frame, cast ribbed "racing" cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer |
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150 | 103 | 59 | 36 | 237 | |
62 1978 2343 3436 3499 3616 |
Gibbs spring-wire, Version F | Stamped Al U-frame, cast ribbed "racing" cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer |
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155 | 104 | 59 | 37 | 227 | |
3550 | Gibbs spring-wire, Version G | Stamped Al U-frame, cast ribbed "racing" cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 154 | 103 | 71 | 36 | 263 | |
63 1548 2244 |
Gibbs spring-wire, Version H | Stamped Al U-frame, cast cam /w cord keeper, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer |
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182 | 104 | 59 | 36 | 221 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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2344 | Gibbs QR. Version A | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on cord keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers | Bill Liebman, 2017 | 172 | 103 | 58 | 57 | 342 | |
209 224 2258 2395 |
Gibbs QR. Version B | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on cord keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers |
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182 | 103 | 58 | 57 | 338 | |
65 286 1543 3554 |
Gibbs QR, Version C | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers |
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182 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 344 | |
1930 | Gibbs QR, Version D | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers | Barbara Anne Am Ende, 2012 | 180 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 344 | |
2047 | Gibbs QR, Version E | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keeper | CarolJo Rushin-Elron, 2016 | 175 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 341 | |
2046 | Gibbs QR, Version F | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 286 | 104 | 59 | 57 | 346 | |
2045 | Gibbs QR, Version G | Stamped SS U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keeper | CarolJo Rushin-Elron, 2016 | 289 | 103 | 58 | 57 | 340 | |
2042 | Gibbs QR, Version H | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 179 | 104 | 59 | 57 | 346 | |
2046 | Gibbs QR, Version I | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keeper | CarolJo Rushin-Elron, 2016 | 173 | 103 | 58 | 57 | 340 | |
1918 | Gibbs QR, Version J | Stamped SS U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper, web cam keeper on teardrop | Speleoshoppe, 2012 | 284 | 103 | 59 | 57 | 345 | |
2317 | Gibbs QR, Version K | Stamped SS U-frame, punched Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper on teardrop, web cam keeper | On Rope 1, 2017 | 313 | 104 | 71 | 63 | 461 | |
66 113 |
Gibbs QR, Version L | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper |
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178 | 104 | 60 | 57 | 356 | |
1916 2983 |
Gibbs QR, Version M | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper, web cam keeper on teardrop |
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192 | 104 | 57 | 57 | 339 | |
1561 | Gibbs QR, Version N | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle, web keeper | Robert Bowman, 2012 | 163 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 341 | |
1511 | Gibbs QR, Version O | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle, web keepers | Ben North, 2009 | 167 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 340 | |
205 2247 |
Gibbs #1 | Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper |
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193 | 103 | 77 | 63 | 501 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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67 1929 2243 |
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version A | Stamped Al U-frame, 2-coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on chain keeper |
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186 | 104 | 71 | 57 | 421 | |
3555 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version B | Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull | Barton Glasser, 2022 | 192 | 103 | 71 | 57 | 417 | |
262 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version C | Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull | Gene Clinger, 2008 | 189 | 104 | 71 | 57 | 421 | |
2048 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version D | Stamped SS U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull | CarolJo Rushin-Elron, 2016 | 293 | 104 | 70 | 57 | 415 | |
77 261 |
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version E | Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull |
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197 | 104 | 72 | 57 | 427 | |
2245 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version F | Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 192 | 103 | 71 | 57 | 417 | |
2253 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version G | Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 179 | 103 | 72 | 57 | 421 | |
75 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version H | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on chain keeper | Unknown | 182 | 104 | 70 | 57 | 415 | |
1921 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version I | Stamped SS U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on chain keeper | Speleoshoppe, 2012 | 297 | 104 | 71 | 57 | 417 | |
1922 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version J | Stamped SS U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, soft punched Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Speleoshoppe, 2012 | 334 | 104 | 71 | 63 | 461 | |
1923 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version K | Stamped SS U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cord keeper | Speleoshoppe, 2012 | 337 | 107 | 71 | 69 | 517 | |
1510 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version L | Stamped SS U-frame, wire spring loaded, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Sheryle Bauer, 2009 | 337 | 103 | 72 | 63 | 466 | |
263 1509 |
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version M | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper |
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180 | 104 | 70 | 57 | 419 | |
2254 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version N | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 187 | 103 | 72 | 65 | 477 | |
71 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version O | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1991 | 187 | 104 | 72 | 65 | 487 | |
1562 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version P | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cord keeper | Robert Bowman, 2012 | 183 | 104 | 71 | 64 | 475 | |
1563 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version Q |
Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on WEB keeper | Robert Bowman, 2012 | 184 | 104 | 71 | 64 | 475 | |
1564 | Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version R | Stamped Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cord keeper | Robert Bowman, 2012 | 186 | 104 | 71 | 64 | 475 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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112 | Gibbs #2 Prototype | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame, wear roll-pins, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1993 | 244 | 104 | 76 | 63 | 498 | |
72 | Gibbs #2, Version A (Later called Gibbs #3) |
Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Karst Sports, 1995 | 239 | 104 | 76 | 63 | 498 | |
206 | Gibbs #2, Version B | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2006 | 197 | 104 | 76 | 63 | 498 | |
2256 | Gibbs #2SS, Version A | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame, wire spring loaded /w screw, punched Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 335 | 111 | 72 | 63 | 502 | |
3419 | Gibbs #2SS, Version B | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame, wire spring loaded /w screw, forged Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper /w teardrop | Robert Quast, 2021 | 342 | 103 | 71 | 63 | 459 | |
3420 | Gibbs #2SS, Version C | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame, wire spring loaded /w screw, spring cover, forged Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper /w teardrop | Robert Quast, 2021 | 346 | 103 | 71 | 68 | 498 | |
3549 | Gibbs #2SS, Version D | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame, wire spring loaded /w screw, spring cover, hard-coated Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 335 | 103 | 76 | 61 | 479 | |
141 | Gibbs #2SS, Version E (Later called Gibbs #3SS) |
Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded /w cotter pin, spring cover, hard-coated Al goo cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | On Rope 1, 1999 | 342 | 103 | 76 | 63 | 493 | |
279 | Gibbs #3, Version B | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | On Rope 1, 2009 | 237 | 104 | 77 | 63 | 503 | |
2987 | Gibbs #3S, Version A | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Lee-Anne Kummerer, 2021 | 331 | 104 | 75 | 63 | 490 | |
2360 | Gibbs #3S, Version B | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Jim Goodall Equipment, 2018 | 331 | 104 | 74 | 64 | 490 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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73 | Gibbs 3/4" QR | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc. | 407 | 105 | 84 | 76 | 670 | |
74 | Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version A | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame, coil spring loaded /w chain keepers, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc. | 400 | 105 | 87 | 76 | 694 | |
1919 | Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version B | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame, coil spring loaded /w chain keepers, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Speleoshoppe, 2012 | 398 | 116 | 86 | 75 | 745 | |
69 | Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version C | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Bob & Bob, 1989 | 383 | 105 | 87 | 76 | 694 | |
267 | Gibbs #3, Version A | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame, wire spring loaded, punched Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | William Deaton, 2009 | 311 | 104 | 90 | 72 | 671 | |
142 3435 |
Gibbs #4, Version A | Stamped 3/4" Al dimpled U-frame, wire spring loaded, punched goo-coated Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper |
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325 | 104 | 92 | 68 | 651 | |
280 | Gibbs #4, Version B | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | On Rope 1, 2009 | 309 | 103 | 91 | 63 | 589 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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76 | Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version A | Stamped 3/4" SS U-frame, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1989 | 500 | 105 | 81 | 76 | 646 | |
2316 | Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version B | Stamped 3/4" SS U-frame, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | On Rope 1, 2017 | 506 | 105 | 83 | 75 | 652 | |
1920 2257 |
Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version C | Stamped 3/4" SS U-frame, cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper, coil spring /w chains |
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505 | 107 | 83 | 75 | 664 | |
143 | Gibbs #4S, Version A | Stamped 3/4" SS dimpled U-frame, wire spring loaded, punched goo-coated Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1999 | 438 | 105 | 91 | 64 | 612 | |
274 | Gibbs #4S, Version B | Stamped 3/4" SS dimpled U-frame, wire spring loaded, Cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | William Deaton, 2009 | 425 | 104 | 87 | 64 | 574 | |
3434 | Gibbs #4S, Version C | Stamped 3/4" SS dimpled U-frame, wire spring loaded, CAST Al cam, AVK QR pin axle on web keeper | Ryan Melton, 2021 | 422 | 103 | 89 | 63 | 574 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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281 | Gibbs #3B | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, bolt axle | On Rope 1, 2009 | 230 | 104 | 78 | 56 | 454 | |
282 | Gibbs #3SB | Stamped 5/8" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded /w cotter pin, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, bolt axle | On Rope 1, 2009 | 319 | 104 | 76 | 51 | 398 | |
283 | Gibbs #4B | Stamped 3/4" Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, bolt axle | On Rope 1, 2009 | 303 | 103 | 92 | 56 | 529 | |
2942 | Gibbs #4SB, Version A | Stamped 3/4" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded /w cotter pin, spring cover, forged Al cam, bolt axle | Noco Gear, 2019 | 422 | 104 | 89 | 57 | 523 | |
284 | Gibbs #4SB, Version B | Stamped 3/4" SS U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded /w cotter pin, spring cover, hard-coated milled Al cam, bolt axle | On Rope 1, 2009 | 414 | 104 | 92 | 56 | 535 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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1572 | Gibbs ASR, Version A | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame, spring-wire loaded, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR Pin axle, bead chain keeper | prstraining.com, 2012 | 246 | 104 | 77 | 68 | 543 | |
1573 | Gibbs ASR, Version B | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame, spring-wire loaded, hard-coated milled Al thumb cam, QR Pin axle, bead chain keeper | prstraining.com, 2012 | 255 | 103 | 90 | 63 | 585 | |
1574 | Gibbs ASR, Version C | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame, spring-wire loaded, hard-coated milled Al cam, QR Pin axle, web keeper | prstraining.com, 2012 | 235 | 104 | 76 | 63 | 494 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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3551 | Gibbs, Modified: Connector Link Mount, Version A | Insert and spacers added to mount on MS22002-1 connector link | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 252 | 103 | 74 | 65 | 495 | |
3648 | Gibbs, Modified: Connector Link Mount, Version B | Insert added to mount on MS22002-1 connector link | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 159 | 103 | 71 | 36 | 266 | |
68 | Gibbs, Modified: Pivot Arm | Parks Brothers modification: Al spring-loaded Gibbs with cam mounted on swinging pivot arm. | Bob Elron, ca. 1985 | 192 | 104 | 67 | 57 | 397 | |
64 | Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version A | Modified Al spring-wire Gibbs with rollers. | Gibbs Products Inc., ca. 1978 | 198 | 104 | 63 | 36 | 236 | |
1931 | Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version B | Modified Al spring-wire Gibbs with rollers. | Barbara Anne Am Ende, 2012 | 192 | 102 | 63 | 36 | 232 | |
3552 | Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version C | Modified Al spring-wire Gibbs with roller, insert and spacers added to mount on MS22002-1 connector link | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 270 | 103 | 71 | 65 | 474 | |
253 | Gibbs, Modified: Spring-wire with truncated cam | Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam (cut tip), pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer | Bill Boehle, 2008 | 144 | 103 | 63 | 37 | 237 | |
3553 | Gibbs, Modified: Spring-wire with wire braid cam keeper | Stamped Al U-frame, cast ribbed "racing" cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer, added braided wire cam keeper | Kelley Deem, 2022 | 152 | 103 | 71 | 37 | 266 | |
78 | Gibbs, Modified: Storrick Bogibbs | RH, modified SS Gibbs, cam mounted on custom axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance, back relieved for sling clearance, noncommercial | Gary Storrick, 1983 | 286 | 102 | 60 | 37 | 226 | |
3565 2315 |
Rescue Technology Gibbs Replacement Spring Kit (installed on a Gibbs QR) | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers, Gibbs Replacement Spring Kit installed |
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194 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 344 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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79 80 81 2251 |
Gibbs Quick 1/2 inch, Version A |
Two-piece milled Al frame on roll pin hinge, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper |
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268 | 93 | 87 | 57 | 461 | |
2252 | Gibbs Quick 1/2 inch, Version B |
Two-piece milled Al frame on roll pin hinge, wire spring loaded, spring cover, hard-coated punched Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 280 | 92 | 91 | 57 | 472 |
Image | ID | Device ↓ | Description | Acquired | Weight ↓ | Height ↓ | Width ↓ | Thickness ↓ | Std. volume ↓ |
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2050 | ATN, Version A | Stamped Al frame with opposing U-channels, milled hard-coated Al cam, retaining pin, heavy keeper | ATN, Inc., 2016 | 219 | 88 | 90 | 44 | 349 | |
2115 | ATN, Version B | Stamped Al frame with opposing U-channels, milled hard-coated Al cam, retaining pin, heavy cable keeper | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 239 | 88 | 90 | 44 | 349 | |
3605 | Bassett Metal Studios | Al side plates, 3 Al U-channel rollers, Gibbs Cam, QR Pin | Bassett Metal Studios, 2023 | 301 | 102 | 98 | 57 | 569 | |
59 2262 |
Bogibbs | LH & RH, Hungarian, stamped SS U-frame, punched SS cam mounted on SS axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance |
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172 | 96 | 53 | 26 | 132 | |
60 | Brew BJ Ropewalker, Version A | Stamped SS U-frame, cast Al cam, Pin axle, spring-wire retainer | Al Fincham, ca. 1980 | 192 | 102 | 60 | 43 | 263 | |
2261 | Brew BJ Ropewalker, Version B | Stamped SS U-frame, anodized cut Al cam, Pin axle, spring-wire retainer | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 178 | 102 | 60 | 10 | 64 | |
2955 | CMC | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, QR pin axle | Sales Unlimited, 2019 | 236 | 113 | 80 | 60 | 542 | |
153 2269 |
CMI Ropewalker, Aluminum | Stamped Al U-frame /w mud slots, cast hard-anodized Al cam, QR axle, cable cam/axle keeper |
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196 | 105 | 91 | 58 | 553 | |
154 2270 |
CMI Ropewalker, Stainless | Stamped SS U-frame /w mud slots, cast hard-anodized Al cam, QR axle, cable cam/axle keeper |
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321 | 105 | 91 | 58 | 553 | |
1979 | David Jones | Stamped Al U-frame, milled Al cam, QR pin axle | David Jones, 2014 | 160 | 103 | 58 | 63 | 459 | |
91 | Eric Ellested | Stamped At U-shell, milled cam /w eye bolt, drilled hex-head bolt /w hitch pin clip or alternate QR pin axle, noncommercial, reportedly only 4 made by Eric Ellested. | Mike Moser, 1993 | 157 | 77 | 55 | 40 | 169 | |
82 2075 |
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version A | RH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging SS side plate, milled Al cam, bolt axle, captured spring-loaded pin closure |
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169 | 51 | 79 | 52 | 210 | |
83 | G.O.S.H. Cam, Version B | RH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging SS side plate, milled Al cam, bolt axle, captured QR pin closure | R. C. Schroeder, 1992 | 171 | 50 | 79 | 52 | 205 | |
84 175 2263 |
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version C | LH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging SS side plate, milled Al cam /w wear pin, bolt axle, captured spring-loaded pin closure |
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196 | 50 | 87 | 61 | 265 | |
3537 | G.O.S.H. Cam, Version D | LH & RH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging ss side plate, milled Al cam /w wear pin, bolt axle, captured QR pin closure | Sheila Gallogly / Geary Schindel, 2022 | 176 | 49 | 89 | 56 | 245 | |
3535 2075 |
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version E | RH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging Al side plate, milled Al cam /w wear pin, machined axle, sealed spring-loaded pin closure |
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121 | 35 | 85 | 35 | 105 | |
163 2076 |
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version F | RH, Open-sided milled Al frame, swinging Al side plate, milled Al cam /w wear pin, machined axle, sealed spring-loaded pin closure, milled pivoting attachment fitting |
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151 | 37 | 80 | 36 | 106 | |
1980 | Good Makings | Stamped Al U-frame /w dimples, wire spring loaded, spring cover, punched Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper | Yungfeng Xiao, 2014 | 281 | 104 | 78 | 65 | 526 | |
235 | Infernal Machine | Folded Al U-frame, cut Al cam, bolt axle /w nut, swivel, noncommercial. | Dwight Deal, 2007 | 300 | 124 | 84 | 44 | 459 | |
2032 | John Woods, Version A | Homemade, bent Al U-frame, cut Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on string keeper | John Woods, 2015 | 197 | 109 | 75 | 70 | 571 | |
2033 | John Woods, Version B | Homemade, bent Al U-frame, cut Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on string keeper, side ring | John Woods, 2015 | 195 | 108 | 76 | 70 | 568 | |
87 | Kantyú | LH, Hungarian, stamped Al U-frame, milled Al cam mounted on axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance | International Congress of Speleology, 1980 | 106 | 88 | 52 | 30 | 137 | |
57 1917 |
Levistan (Левистан), Version A | Russian, milled Ti U-frame with swinging side on 21 tooth hinge, milled cam /w ring, captured QR pin axle/latch |
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145 | 56 | 45 | 29 | 73 | |
3604 | Levistan (Левистан), Version B | Russian, milled Ti U-frame with swinging side on 20 tooth hinge, milled cam /w ring, captured QR pin axle/latch | Bassett Metal Studios, 2023 | 107 | 60 | 66 | 30 | 118 | |
174 | Levistan (Левистан), Version C | Folded steel frame, milled steel cam, pin axle, extension arms | William Shrewsbury, 2004 | 129 | 104 | 91 | 30 | 285 | |
2900 | Levistan (Левистан), Version D | Milled Al frame with swinging side on 15 tooth hinge, milled cam /w ring, steel cam face shield, captured pull pin axle/latch | Ed Sira, 2019 | 136 | 81 | 40 | 40 | 130 | |
2901 | Levistan (Левистан), Version E | Milled Steel frame with swinging side on 15 tooth hinge, milled cam /w ring, pivoting cam face, captured pull pin axle/latch | Ed Sira, 2019 | 150 | 64 | 35 | 44 | 99 | |
2902 | Levistan (Левистан), Version F | Milled Al frame with swinging side on 7 tooth hinge, milled cam, steel cam face shield, captured axle, spring-loaded latch | Ed Sira, 2019 | 161 | 37 | 43 | 55 | 90 | |
89 | Lewis | UK, stamped SS U-frame, cast? Al cam, pin axle, spring-wire retainer | Al Fincham, 1981 | 195 | 104 | 570 | 40 | 2371 | |
88 | Lewis with Roller | UK, Al side plates bolted to Al block back, 2 rollers, cast? Al cam, pin axle, spring-wire retainer | Caving Supplies, 1982 | 259 | 118 | 75 | 41 | 363 | |
159 | Lucas | Homemade, half pipe /w ears, hand cut cam /w rope bollards | Phil Lucas, 2001 | 305 | 129 | 48 | 71 | 441 | |
242 | Paquette | Homemade, folded open-sided SS frame, hand cut cam, bolt axle, milled safety block, noncommercial | Gary Storrick, 2008 | 315 | 128 | 95 | 40 | 487 | |
2266 | Petzl Macrocender | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with ball, wire clip backup |
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335 | 114 | 90 | 53 | 561 | |
1578 | Petzl Microcender, Version A | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | Tom Furey, 2012 | 159 | 76 | 57 | 43 | 187 | |
2102 | Petzl Microcender, Version B | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 160 | 76 | 57 | 43 | 187 | |
2298 | Petzl Rescucender, Version A | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, large eye,pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | Bob Thrun Collection, 2008 | 251 | 113 | 75 | 46 | 390 | |
3603 | Petzl Rescucender, Version B | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, large eye, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | Mark Lamonica, 2023 | 253 | 113 | 77 | 46 | 404 | |
2070 | Petzl Rescucender, Version C | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, small eye, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | Bob Thrun Collection, 2008 | 253 | 113 | 77 | 46 | 400 | |
2042 | Petzl Rescucender, Version D | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on SS arm, pin axle with spring-loaded catches fitting milled frame slots | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2016 | 254 | 109 | 82 | 36 | 318 | |
207 | Polish | Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam, pin axle with cross pin on cord keeper | Andrzej Mistela, 2006 | 147 | 105 | 58 | 44 | 269 | |
1575 | Progressive Rescue Solutions PRG | Stamped 5/8" Al U-frame, spring-wire loaded, hard-coated milled Al thumb cam, QR Pin axle, bead chain keeper | prstraining.com, 2012 | 253 | 103 | 99 | 58 | 593 | |
2260 | Red Rose | Stamped SS U-frame, handmade Al cam, Pin axle, spring-wire retainer | Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 | 206 | 103 | 60 | 37 | 225 | |
231 | Reflex (Рефлекс) | Stainless Steel, side opening, basal extensions on shell & cam, pivoting flat cam face | Konstantin Serafimov, 2007 | 278 | 137 | 86 | 30 | 349 | |
204 2283 |
Rock Exotica Double Microcender (a.k.a. Dualcender) |
Milled Al frame, two hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, sewn web sling, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole |
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247 | 76 | 58 | 65 | 284 | |
124 | Rock Exotica Large Rescucender (Model 302002) | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle /w ball and clip retention | On Rope 1, 1997 | 334 | 115 | 90 | 53 | 549 | |
92 2264 |
Rock Exotica Microcender (Model 302040) | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole |
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136 | 72 | 57 | 45 | 185 | |
93 | Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version A | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting pin /w hole on frame | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 1989 | 229 | 113 | 76 | 45 | 386 | |
94 2267 |
Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version B (Model 302011) | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole, wear pin |
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234 | 113 | 75 | 45 | 381 | |
1530 | Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version C | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with spring-loaded catch fitting milled frame slot & hole | On Rope 1, 2009 | 252 | 113 | 75 | 46 | 392 | |
95 | Roehr & Katon | Stamped Al U-shell, hand-cut cam, pin axle, hitch pin clip retainer, noncommercial | Gary Moss, 1979 | 137 | 100 | 58 | 31 | 180 | |
3624 | Russian Bogibbs | Milled Al shell & cam, SS axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance, spring-loaded cam stop | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 161 | 90 | 75 | 27 | 181 | |
103 | Russian Cable, Version A | Folded steel frame, milled steel cam, pin axle, spring-wire keeper | Ed Sira, 1993 | 175 | 90 | 45 | 33 | 134 | |
3578 | Russian Cable, Version B | Folded steel frame, milled Al cam, pin axle, spring-wire keeper | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2022 | 147 | 92 | 68 | 34 | 213 | |
3582 | Russian Cable, Version C | Folded SS frame, milled SS cam, SS pin axle, spring-wire keeper | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 168 | 79 | 79 | 34 | 212 | |
3627 | Russian Cable, Version D | Folded Ti frame, milled SS cam, SS pin axle, spring-wire keeper | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2023 | 170 | 94 | 73 | 41 | 278 | |
96 2059 |
Russian Rope, Version A | Milled Al frame, swinging side plate, milled Al cam on brass rivet |
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97 | 46 | 72 | 28 | 93 | |
3643 | Russian Rope, Version B | Folded Ti frame, milled laminated Ti cam, SS pin axle, spring-wire keeper | Artyom Babin (Артём Бабин), 2024 | 131 | 62 | 78 | 25 | 120 | |
228 | Russian Speleo Club "Barrier" | Folded SS frame, cut Al cam, axle in slot, noncommercial | Marina Chugnova, 2007 | 100 | 81 | 87 | 33 | 230 | |
85 1525 2077 2306 |
Salewa Hiebler, Version A | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle |
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109 | 46 | 107 | 30 | 148 | |
86 3646 |
Salewa Hiebler, Version B1 | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, wire safety catch on frame |
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105 | 46 | 107 | 30 | 148 | |
86 1515 1542 2078 3548 |
Salewa Hiebler, Version B2 | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, wire safety catch on frame |
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109 | 46 | 107 | 30 | 148 | |
1526 | Salewa Hiebler, Version C | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, wire safety catch on frame | Siray Kosek, 2010 | 109 | 49 | 108 | 32 | 171 | |
3514 |
Salewa Hiebler, Version D | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, wire safety catch on frame | Wild Gear Deals, 2022 | 110 | 49 | 107 | 33 | 172 | |
3515 | Salewa Hiebler, Version D, Repaired | Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, replacementwire safety catch on frame | Wild Gear Deals, 2022 | 109 | 49 | 107 | 33 | 172 | |
3630 | Sluka Bogibbs | LH & RH, stamped Ti U-frame, Al cam mounted on axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance | Martin Sluka, 2024 | 102 | 91 | 63 | 24 | 138 | |
3629 | Sluka Chest Bogibbs | 1 chest, stamped Ti U-frame, Al cam mounted on axle bolt, screw safety, one side cut open for rope clearance | Martin Sluka, 2024 | 140 | 101 | 74 | 29 | 214 | |
98 | Storrick Thick Shell | Folded SS frame, hardened tool steel milled cam, bolt axle /w hex & wing nuts, noncommercial | Robert W. Storrick, 1971 | 333 | 90 | 55 | 42 | 208 | |
97 | Storrick Thin Shell | Folded SS frame, hardened tool steel milled cam, bolt axle /w hex & wing nuts, noncommercial | Robert W. Storrick, 1971 | 294 | 92 | 55 | 42 | 213 | |
3566 | Unknown | RH, polish?, stamped steel U-frame, steel cam mounted on steel axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance | Liviu Valenas, 2022 | 134 | 67 | 92 | 27 | 166 | |
111 | Unknown Homemade, Version A | Stamped Al shell, hand cut Al cam, bolt & nut axle, noncommercial | ? | 161 | 109 | 65 | 38 | 269 | |
137 | Unknown Homemade, Version B | Folded steel U-frame, cut steel cam, bolt axle /w nut & cotter pin, noncommercial | NSS Auction, 1999 | 409 | 103 | 58 | 39 | 233 | |
3440 | Unknown Homemade, Version C | Folded open-sided Al frame, hand cut cam, L–handle QR pin, noncommercial | cptnamerica2003, 2021 | 209 | 102 | 63 | 78 | 504 | |
3511 | Unknown Homemade, Version D | Homemade, folded open-sided Al frame, hand cut smooth cam, L–handle QR pin, noncommercial | cptnamerica2003, 2022 | 202 | 102 | 70 | 78 | 556 | |
3512 | Unknown Homemade, Version E | Homemade, folded open-sided Al frame, hand cut cam, L–handle QR pin, cable keeper, noncommercial | cptnamerica2003, 2022 | 192 | 100 | 61 | 78 | 473 | |
3513 | Unknown Homemade, Version F | Homemade, folded open-sided steel frame, hand cut cam, L–handle QR pin, noncommercial | cptnamerica2003, 2022 | 213 | 108 | 56 | 78 | 473 | |
3615 | Unknown Homemade, Version G | 2 Homemade, folded U-shaped Al frame, cast cam /w cut teeth, drilled rivet axle, hair pin keeper, | Barry J. Rousey, 2023 | 168 | 108 | 63 | 52 | 355 | |
90 | Unknown "LWO" | Homemade, folded AL frame, hand cut & bolted cam, pin axle, spring-wire retainer, noncommercial | ? | 270 | 101 | 68 | 47 | 323 | |
250 | Unknown "S," Version A | Homemade, folded open-sided Al frame, hand cut cam, bolt axle, cut angle safety, noncommercial | Bill Boehle, 2008 | 139 | 102 | 69 | 29 | 202 | |
251 | Unknown "S," Version B | Homemade, folded open-sided Al frame, hand cut cam, bolt axle, cut angle safety, plastic rope guide, noncommercial | Bill Boehle, 2008 | 143 | 101 | 70 | 30 | 210 | |
117 | Ural-Alp | RH, Russian, stamped Ti? U-frame, forged spring-loaded Ti cam mounted on SS axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1995 | 101 | 65 | 92 | 30 | 179 | |
168 | Ural-Alp Supplemental | RH, Russian, stamped Ti? U-frame, forged spring-loaded Ti cam mounted on SS axle bolt, one side cut open for rope clearance | Ural Sport, 2003 | 85 | 70 | 87 | 31 | 185 | |
2368 | Ural-Alp 10.35 | RH, Ti shell, spring-loaded Ti cam | Marina Khramstova (Марина Храмцова), 2018 | 98 | 65 | 113 | 28 | 206 | |
149 | Varnedoe VACUM (Vertical Assist Climb Up Machine) |
Homemade, AL frame & side plate, cable puller cam, bolt axle, cable clip-in point | Bill Varnedoe, 2000 | 545 | 112 | 79 | 57 | 503 | |
2265 | Wall Safety RG1 6066 | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin /w ball axle, hitch pin backup | Bob Thrun Collection | 304 | 99 | 90 | 51 | 457 | |
2390 | Yundxi | Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin /w ball axle | Bloomyshop / Amazon.com, 2019 | 177 | 85 | 77 | 62 | 403 |
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