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Type 1 Lever Cam Ascenders

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.

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Gibbs Ascenders

(a) 1/2" Spring-wire Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs spring-wire, Version A 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
Gibbs spring-wire, Version B 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
Gibbs spring-wire, Version C 61
3645
Gibbs spring-wire, Version C Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer
  • Unknown, 1980s
  • Collectibles from Maine / John Freund, 2024
152 103 64 36 237
Gibbs spring-wire, Version D 252
2248
Gibbs spring-wire, Version D Stamped Al U-frame, original cast cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer
  • Bill Boehle, 2008
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
153 103 64 36 237
Gibbs spring-wire, Version E 1521
1977
Gibbs spring-wire, Version E Stamped Al U-frame, cast ribbed "racing" cam, pin axle /w spring-wire keeper and retainer
  • Myra Nicholas, 2009
  • David Jones, 2014
150 103 59 36 237
Gibbs spring-wire, Version F 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
  • John E. Weinel, Inc., 1989
  • David Jones, 2014
  • Bill Liebman, 2017
  • William Shrewsbury, 2021
  • Michael S. McBride, 20221
  • Kim Fleischmann, 2023
155 104 59 37 227
Gibbs spring-wire, Version G 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
Gibbs spring-wire, Version H 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
  • Gibbs Products Inc., 1973
  • J. W. Jackson, 2011
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
182 104 59 36 221

(b) 1/2" Quick-release Pin Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs QR. Version A 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
Gibbs QR. Version B 209
224
2258
2395
Gibbs QR. Version B Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on cord keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers
  • Thomas Kopp, 2007
  • Richard Briggs, 2007
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
182 103 58 57 338
Gibbs QR, Version C 65
286
1543
3554
Gibbs QR, Version C Stamped Al U-frame, cast Al cam on web keeper, QR pin axle on chain keepers
  • Unknown, 1970s
  • Henderson L. Holman IV, 2009
  • Phillip Harris, 2010
  • Kelley Deem, 2022
182 104 58 57 344
Gibbs QR, Version C 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
Gibbs QR, Version E 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
Gibbs QR, Version F 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
Gibbs QR, Version G 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
Gibbs QR, Version H 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
Gibbs QR, Version I 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
Gibbs QR, Version J 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
Gibbs QR, Version K 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
Gibbs QR, Version&nbspL 66
113
Gibbs QR, Version L Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on cable keeper
  • Unknown
  • Geary Schindel, 1992
178 104 60 57 356
Gibbs QR, Version M 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
  • Hawill's Ltd., 2012
  • Bill Liebman, 2017
192 104 57 57 339
Gibbs QR, Version N 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
Gibbs QR, Version O 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
Gibbs #1 205
2247
Gibbs #1 Stamped Al U-frame, hard-coated cast Al cam, QR pin axle on web keeper
  • Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2006
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
193 103 77 63 501

(c) 1/2-inch Spring-loaded Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version A 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
  • 1970s
  • NSS Consignment Sales, 2012
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
186 104 71 57 421
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version B 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version C 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version D 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version E 77
261
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version E Stamped Al U-frame, coil spring loaded, cast Al cam, QR pin axle, chain keepers & pull
  • Unknown
  • Gene Clinger, 2008
197 104 72 57 427
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version F 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version G 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version H 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version I 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version J 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version K 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version L 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version M 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
  • Ronald Krieger, 2008
  • Sheryle Bauer, 2009
180 104 70 57 419
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version N 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version O 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version P 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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version Q 1563 Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version Q
Star
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
Gibbs QR Spring Loaded, Version R 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

(d) 5/8" Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs #3 Prototype 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
Gibbs #2, Version A 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
Gibbs #2, Version B 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
Gibbs #2SS, Version A 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
Gibbs #2SS, Version B 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
Gibbs #2SS, Version C 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
Gibbs #2SS, Version D 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
Gibbs #2SS, Version E 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
Gibbs #3, Version B 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
Gibbs #3, Version A 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
Gibbs #3S 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

(e) 3/4" Aluminum Shell Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs 3/4" QR 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
Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version A 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
Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version B 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
Gibbs 3/4" QR Spring Loaded, Version C 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
Gibbs #3, Version A 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
Gibbs #4, Version A 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
  • John E. Weinel, Inc., 1999
  • Jonathan M. White, 2021
325 104 92 68 651
Gibbs #4, Version B 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

(f) 3/4" Stainless Steel Shell Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version A 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
Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version B 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
Gibbs 3/4" QR, Stainless Steel, Version C 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
  • Speleoshoppe, 2012
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
505 107 83 75 664
Gibbs #4S, Version A 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
Gibbs #4SS, Version B 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
Gibbs #4SS, Version C 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

(g) Bolted Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs #3B 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
Gibbs #3SB 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
Gibbs #4B 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
Gibbs #4SB, Version A 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
Gibbs #4SB, Version B 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

(h) Gibbs ASR

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs ASR,Version A 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
Gibbs ASR,Version B 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
Gibbs ASR,Version C 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

(i) Modified Gibbs

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs, Modified: Connector Link Mount, Version A 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
Gibbs, Modified: Connector Link Mount, Version B 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
Gibbs, Modified: Pivot Arm 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
Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version A 64 Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version A Modified Al spring-wire Gibbs with rollers. Gibbs Products Inc., ca. 1978 198 104 63 36 236
Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version B 1931 Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version B Modified Al spring-wire Gibbs with rollers. Barbara Anne Am Ende, 2012 192 102 63 36 232
Gibbs, Modified: Roller Cam, Version C 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
Gibbs, Modified: Spring-wire with truncated cam 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
Gibbs, Modified: Spring-wire with wire braid cam keeper 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
Gibbs, Modified: Storrick Bogibbs 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
Rescue Technology Gibbs Replacement Spring Kit 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
  • Rescue Technology, 2009
  • Bob Liebman Estate, 2017
194 104 58 57 344

(j) Gibbs Quick

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
Gibbs Quick 1/2 inch, Version A 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
  • John E. Weinel, Inc., 1991
  • Inner Mountain Outfitters, 1991
  • Speleofest Door Prize, 1992
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
268 93 87 57 461
Gibbs Quick 1/2 inch, Version B 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

Non-Gibbs Ascenders

Image ID Device ↓ Description Acquired Weight ↓ Height ↓ Width ↓ Thickness ↓ Std. volume ↓
ATN, Version A 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
ATN, Version B 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
Bassett Metal Studios 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
Bogibbs 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
  • Bill Franz, 1992
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
172 96 53 26 132
Brew BJ Ropewalker, Version A 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
Brew BJ Ropewalker, Version B 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
CMC 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
CMI Ropewalker, Aluminum 153
2269
CMI Ropewalker, Aluminum Stamped Al U-frame /w mud slots, cast hard-anodized Al cam, QR axle, cable cam/axle keeper
  • K&R Adventure Gear, 2001
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
196 105 91 58 553
CMI Ropewalker, Stainless 154
2270
CMI Ropewalker, Stainless Stamped SS U-frame /w mud slots, cast hard-anodized Al cam, QR axle, cable cam/axle keeper
  • K&R Adventure Gear, 2001
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
321 105 91 58 553
David Jones 1979 David Jones Stamped Al U-frame, milled Al cam, QR pin axle David Jones, 2014 160 103 58 63 459
Ellested 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
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version A 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
  • R. C. Schroeder, 1992
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
169 51 79 52 210
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version B 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
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version C 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
  • Bill Storage, 1993;
  • William Shrewsbury, 2004
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
196 50 87 61 265
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version C 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
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version E 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
  • R. C. Schroeder, 2002
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
121 35 85 35 105
G.O.S.H. Cam, Version F 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
  • R. C. Schroeder, 2002
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
151 37 80 36 106
Good Makings 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
Infernal Machine 235 Infernal Machine Folded Al U-frame, cut Al cam, bolt axle /w nut, swivel, noncommercial. Dwight Deal, 2007 300 124 84 44 459
John Woods, Version A 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
John Woods, Version B 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
Kantyú 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
Levistan (Левистан), Version A 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
  • Speleoshoppe, 1994
  • Speleoshoppe, 2012
145 56 45 29 73
Levistan (Левистан), Version A 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
Levistan (Левистан), Version B 174 Levistan (Левистан), Version C Folded steel frame, milled steel cam, pin axle, extension arms William Shrewsbury, 2004 129 104 91 30 285
Levistan (Левистан), Version C 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
Levistan (Левистан), Version D 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
Levistan (Левистан), Version E 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
Lewis 89 Lewis UK, stamped SS U-frame, cast? Al cam, pin axle, spring-wire retainer Al Fincham, 1981 195 104 570 40 2371
Lewis with Roller 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
Lucas 159 Lucas Homemade, half pipe /w ears, hand cut cam /w rope bollards Phil Lucas, 2001 305 129 48 71 441
Paquette 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
Petzl Macrocender 2266 Petzl Macrocender Milled Al frame, hard-coated milled Al cam on spring-wire keeper, pin axle with ball, wire clip backup
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
  • mind-me-jacobs, 2022
335 114 90 53 561
Petzl Microcender, Version A 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
Petzl Microcender, Version B 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
Petzl Rescucender, Version A 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
Petzl Rescucender, Version B 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
Petzl Rescucender, Version C 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
Petzl Rescucender, Version D 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
Polish 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
Progressive Rescue Solutions 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
Red Rose 2260 Red Rose Stamped SS U-frame, handmade Al cam, Pin axle, spring-wire retainer Bob Thrun Collection, 2017 206 103 60 37 225
Reflex 231 Reflex (Рефлекс) Stainless Steel, side opening, basal extensions on shell & cam, pivoting flat cam face Konstantin Serafimov, 2007 278 137 86 30 349
Rock Exotica Dualcender (a.k.a. Dualcender) 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
  • WesSpur Tree Equipment, 2006
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
247 76 58 65 284
Rock Exotica Large Rescucender (Model 302002) 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
Rock Exotica Microcender (Model 302040) 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
  • Inner Mountain Outfitters, 1990
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
136 72 57 45 185
Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version A 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
Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version B (Model 302011) 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
  • Inner Mountain Outfitters, 1992
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
234 113 75 45 381
Rock Exotica Rescucender, Version C 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
Roehr & Katon 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
Russian Bogibbs 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
Russian Cable, Version A 103 Russian Cable, Version A Folded steel frame, milled steel cam, pin axle, spring-wire keeper Ed Sira, 1993 175 90 45 33 134
Russian Cable, Version B 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
Russian Cable, Version C 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
Russian Cable, Version D 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
Russian Rope, Version A 96
2059
Russian Rope, Version A Milled Al frame, swinging side plate, milled Al cam on brass rivet
  • John E. Weinel, Inc., 1994
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
97 46 72 28 93
Russian Rope, Version B 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
Russian Speleo Club "Barrier" 228 Russian Speleo Club "Barrier" Folded SS frame, cut Al cam, axle in slot, noncommercial Marina Chugnova, 2007 100 81 87 33 230
Salewa Hiebler, Version A 85
1525
2077
2306
Salewa Hiebler, Version A Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle
  • Darrel Tomer, 1984
  • Siray Kosek, 2010
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
  • Bill Liebman, 2017
109 46 107 30 148
Salewa Hiebler, Version B1 86
3646
Salewa Hiebler, Version B1 Open-sided forged Al frame, forged spring-loaded Al cam /w staked axle, wire safety catch on frame
  • Eastern Mountain Sports, 1979
  • S. Perry, 2024
105 46 107 30 148
Salewa Hiebler, Version B2 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
  • Eastern Mountain Sports, 1979
  • Jorge Gutic, 2009
  • Philip Harris, 2010
  • Bob Thrun Collection, 2017
  • Kelley Deem, 2022
109 46 107 30 148
Salewa Hiebler, Version C 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
Salewa Hiebler, Version D

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
Salewa Hiebler, Version D, Repaired 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
Sluka Bogibbs 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
Sluka Chest Bogibbs 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
Storrick Thick Shell 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
Storrick Thin Shell 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
Unknown 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
Unknown Homemade, Version A 111 Unknown Homemade, Version A Stamped Al shell, hand cut Al cam, bolt & nut axle, noncommercial ? 161 109 65 38 269
Unknown Homemade, Version B 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
Unknown Homemade, Version C 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
Unknown Homemade, Version D 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
Unknown Homemade, Version E 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
Unknown Homemade, Version F 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
Unknown Homemade, Version G 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
Unknown "LWO" 90 Unknown "LWO" Homemade, folded AL frame, hand cut & bolted cam, pin axle, spring-wire retainer, noncommercial ? 270 101 68 47 323
Unknown "S," Version A 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
Unknown "S," Version B 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
Ural-Alp 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
Ural-Alp Supplemental 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
Ural-Alp 10.35 2368 Ural-Alp 10.35 RH, Ti shell, spring-loaded Ti cam Marina Khramstova (Марина Храмцова), 2018 98 65 113 28 206
Varnedoe 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
Wall Safety RG1 6066 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
Yundxi 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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