SRTE Explorer Ascenders, in addition to the features of the Standard Ascenders, have a stainless eyelet in the main bottom rigging hole. Explorer Ascenders are ergonomically shaped and have a comfort grip handle. Explorer Ascenders may have an oval karabiner inserted through the main top rigging hole on the rope closure side; attach that karabiner to your harness via a lanyard. A karabiner in this position enables the ascender to be used as a fall arrest ascender or as a self belay ascender. The ascender slides smoothly up the rope. On a fall the ascender is evenly loaded for maximum support. Explorer Ascenders use the One Movement SILVER Method to insert or remove the rope.

SRTE Explorer Chest Ascenders are ergonomically shaped and have a permanent twist in their bodies, to ensure that the rope remains close to your body and to keep the catch accessible. By having the rope close to your body, ascending is easier. SRTE Chest Ascenders use the One Movement SILVER Method to insert or remove the rope. Chest Ascenders only have two rigging (karabiner) holes, one at the top and one at the bottom of the ascender and slot for chest belt on back.