Descenders
Descenders are designed to help regulate friction and control the descent on a fixed rope. They allow a worker to position himself at any point on the rope. Certain Petzl descenders can also be used as belay devices.
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Self-braking descenders
Descenders with a self-braking feature and multi-functional handle allow the user to control the descent and to get into position without having to tie off the device. These devices are primarily designed for difficult to access work sites and rescue: for positioning at a work station or for movement along low-angle or horizontal terrain. The I’D S and I’D L descenders have an integrated anti-panic function and an anti-error catch. The RIG descender is designed for expert users.
How to choose?Descenders for technical rescue
Descenders for technical rescue with integrated progress-capture pulley to facilitate lowering and hauling of heavy loads.
How to choose?Mechanical Prusik for tree care
Mechanical Prusiks allow the user to move around efficiently in a tree while benefiting from the handling of a classic Prusik pulley system.
How to choose?Standard descenders
Individual evacuation system
Personal escape system, versatile and suitable for use in locations where the possibility of finding an anchor point is uncertain.
Customizable personal escape system
The Petzl Custom service can customize an EXO personal escape system. The rope is available in several colors and lengths up to 150 meters. Connectors for attachment to the anchor and to the harness can be installed, for an entirely ready-to-use solution
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