Articles in the Petzl Category
Climbing, Petzl, Protection »
If you find yourself forgetting to screw up your locking biner, this one is for you. The locking mechanism is easy to use and can be operated with one hand once you’ve played with it for a couple of minutes.
The keylock nose on the biner prevents gear/rope from snagging. The metal locking sleeve operates perfectly and is made of metal rather than plastic insuring the biner will have a long life.
Great for belays where you need to clip mutliple ropes or slings into the system. I’ve taken to using mine …
Climbing, Helmets, Petzl »
Petzl call this an ‘ultralight and ventilated climbing helmet’. With 17 air vents and weighing in at only 235 grams this is one of the
lightest climbing helmets the world has come across. The high number of vents ensure that you won’t overcook your nut while straining through the crux moves of some country route in the middle of summer.
This plastic / closed cell foam helmet felt really comfortable (one size fits all). The chin strap webbing is soft &
thin. The buckle position can be set to where it is most …
Climbing, Featured, Harnesses, Petzl »
This fully adjustable harness is a great all rounder. The pre-threaded buckles are easy to operate and no double backing is required. The adjustable leg loops allow for different thicknesses of clothing to be worn depending on the weather. The harness has a frame construction with breathable monofilament mesh to evenly distribute pressure, giving comfy support to your back. The perforated mesh also keeps you cooler in summer. On closer inspection you will see that there is no ‘sling’ making up the waist loop, but rather Petzl’s new (and patented) …
