Petzl REVERSO 4 - Versatile and ultralight backup and Descender with Braking System

The popular Petzl Reverso is now at the OutDoor 2011 introduced a new, lighter version.

Petzl REVERSO 4

Versatile, lightweight (59 g) backup and abseiling with ropes of different diameters for brake system and flexibility; Reverso mode

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This versatile backup and rappel device is ultra lightweight (59 g, 25% lighter than the Petzl REVERSO 3) and intuitive to use. Using the V-shaped grooves, and their asymmetric braking lateral notches can control the braking friction on the rope (ARC technology: dynamic brake control at half-, twin-and single ropes). The Reverso mode allows backups of one or belay two with brake assist.

Product Description

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• Ultra-light design:
- Minimalist design
- Hot forged aluminum
- Weight: 59 g
• A single device for all applications on the rope:
- Good braking friction on half and twin ropes ≥ 7.5 mm
- Good braking friction on single ropes ≥ 8.9 mm
- Securing the lead climber, one or two seconding climbers and abseil
- Independent and simultaneous back up belay two in Reverso mode
- Quick switch from Reverso mode to secure the lead climber, if alternate lead climber and climbers themselves (double roped)

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• "V"-shaped brake grooves:
- Increase the friction on thin ropes
- Adjust the braking force thicker ropes
- Increase the braking effect in Reverso mode
• Asymmetric lateral grooves:
- Increase the braking friction when the rope is pulled into the unit (fall, top roping and rappelling)
- Ensure a smooth exit, if the rope slips through the device (pulling the rope)
• Opening of the loaded device to unlock: Allows a progressive unlock the device in Reverso mode effortlessly with a simple rifle .
• Protects the rope and makes rope and Abseilmanöver:
- The cables can not be turned
- When you back up and rappelling down ropes to half the strands run separately
• Intuitive use:
- Clearly visible for the Aluminiumbefestigungsöse Reverso mode
- Wire sling to restrict movement when backing up and avoid loss of the device
- The application when you back up and in Reverso mode on the device is shown graphically
• Use locking carabiners with a symmetric (or Am'D WILLIAM) for a
increased efficiency.

Product Specifications

Weight: 59 g
Cable Compatibility: For use on half ropes
≥ 8 mm, twin ropes ≥ 7.5 mm and single ropes ≥ 8.9 mm.
Material: aluminum body warmgeschmiedetem
Certification (s): UIAA

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