Caving - Madre de Dios Island Exiting a chasm while exploring
Photo (c) Serge Caillaut / Centre Terre

Caving

... Although exploration of the chasms is particularly physical due to access difficulties and intense rain, it is the discoveries that caving can ultimately lead to that interest me: archaeological deposits, a site containing Alakaluf Indian rock paintings, the karst network... For example, how do you explain the presence of whale bones in a coastal cave 37 meters above sea level?...

Paul Petzl
Ultima Patagonia expedition 2008

To know more, check out the 2009 Sport Catalog.

Caving equipment


ASCENSION
Specifications

For use with ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter
Weight: 195 g
Materials: aluminum frame, chrome-plated steel cam, rubber over molded plastic grip, nylon catch
Color:
- black frame with orange handle (left)
- gray frame with orange handle (right)
3-year guarantee
CE / UIAA

ASCENSION

Ergonomic handled ascender
CROLL
Specifications

Weight: 130 g
For use with ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter
Principal materials: aluminum for the frame, chrome steel for the cam, nylon for the trigger
Color: yellow
3-year guarantee
CE / UIAA

CROLL

Chest ascender
PANTIN
Specifications

For use with ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter
Materials: aluminum frame, chrome-plated steel cam, nylon and Dyneema webbings
Color:
- B02ALA: black (left)
- B02ARA: yellow (right)
3-year guarantee
CE / UIAA

PANTIN

Foot ascender - left and right foot versions
FOOTCORD
Specifications

Weight: 45 g
Material: nylon webbing and cord
3-year guarantee

FOOTCORD

Adjustable cord foot loop for caving
SUPERAVANTI
Specifications

Sizes: 1 and 2 (see table for sizing)
Weight: 435 g, 485 g
Color: red
Materials:
- high-strength polyester webbing
- PVC protected leg loops
CE, EN 12277 type C
3-year guarantee

SUPERAVANTI

Basic lightweight caving harness
SPELIOS
Specifications

Color: orange helmet, gray / yellow headlamp
Helmet available in two sizes:
- size 1 (E75 1): 48… 56 cm (505 g without batteries)
- size 2 (E75 2): 53… 61 cm (535 g without batteries)
Materials (helmet):
- shell made of injection-molded polycarbonate (for scratch and impact resistance)
- liner made of expanded polypropylene foam (for shock absorption)
Spare halogen bulb included
Operates on four AA / LR6 batteries or ACCU DUO (not included)
Degree of protection: IP X8 (waterproof down to -5 meters)
Weight: 505 g without batteries
CE / UIAA
3-year guarantee

SPELIOS

Caving helmet with hybrid lighting: halogen / 14 LEDs with 3 regulated lighting levels
STOP
Specifications

Weight: 326 g
Materials:
- steel and aluminum wheels
- steel cam
- cam and wheels are replaceable if worn out
For use with single ropes between 9 and 12 mm in diameter
CE EN 341 class A

STOP

Self-braking descender for single rope
SPELEGYCA
Specifications

Strength: 22 kN
Weight: 90 g
Color: yellow/blue
Material: nylon webbing
3-year guarantee
CE / UIAA

SPELEGYCA

Asymmetric double lanyard
TAM TAM
Specifications

Weight: 535 g
Made in France
3-year guarantee

TAM TAM

Caving hammer
CLASSIQUE
Specifications

Weight: 600 g
Made in France
3-year guarantee
Round base
Capacity: 22 liters
Height: 60 cm
Color: yellow/black
Materials: PVC coated, polyester webbing

CLASSIQUE

Medium capacity caving pack with round base
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