The Wild Country Ropeman 2 is a compact mechanical ascender with a stainless steel cam that grips ropes from 8mm upward. It's become standard issue for mountaineering and crag rescue, and for good reason.

The Inox 17-4PH stainless cam bites confidently across a wide range of rope diameters, while hot-forged sideplates keep the weight down and give a better internal radius, so it runs smoothly through a broader range of karabiners than earlier versions. A stainless steel axle and cable leash complete it, and it's certified to CE EN567 and UIAA 126.

Choose it if you climb on thinner ropes – it covers everything from 8mm up – or simply want a proven, compact ascender for self-rescue and crag rescue.

Why you'll love it

• Stainless steel Inox 17-4PH cam – confident grip on ropes from 8mm
• Hot-forged sideplates – lower weight
• Better internal radius – runs smoothly with more karabiners
• Stainless steel axle and cable leash – durable, dependable

Good to know

• For ropes over 8mm
• Certified CE EN567 and UIAA 126
• Colours: black or gold

Who it's for

Intermediate and experienced climbers, mountaineers and rope-access users who want a proven ascender for self-rescue, crag rescue and rope ascending.