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Absolutely, Bermy. And sometimes it's helpful to use your left foot to step on the rope on your right foot as you ascend. :)

Get a needle and thread and sew the bottom strap in place, otherwise it will end up slipping and falling off during use. I don't have much in the way of sewing supplies so I used 30 lb test spectra fishing line. I think I had about 4 years of use on this one when I took the picture, it still...

The spring on the Pantin is not supposed to be very tight. Sorry HC, but I think you're mistaken on this one. Y'all are trying to mechanically fix a problem with your technique. The ascender isn't broken (except for the crappy strap that comes loose unless you sew it in place). Permanently...

But you said that so much of your work was back yard stuff and other areas inaccessable to a bucket? :? Are you changing your business model to best fit the equipment you own? ;)

Yup, turning your knee out also turns the Pantin sideways. And if you have the ascender sideways to the rope then the rope will pop out. Try to keep your foot level.

Darin, most people who have problems with the Pantin are using a leg motion similar to footlocking. When you push your knee out sideways, your foot turns up and the rope pops out. With the Pantin you need to keep your knees in and foot level like you're climbing a ladder.