How to Use the New Petzl SPIN L1D

Learn why the new SPIN L1D pulley is the perfect pair for MAESTRO descender for system that include heavy loads….and how to use it!

A Pulley for Rescue Professionals

Technical rescue teams respond when the situation is especially difficult and requires significant resources to be deployed. For this reason, they often have to deal with unique, surprising, and complex systems and challenges. To carry out these time-sensitive missions, they must be able to count on equipment that performs well. That's why Petzl provides solutions that make their work easier, like the new range of SPIN high-efficiency pulleys with swivel. 

Video: Learn How to Use the SPIN L1D

The SPIN L1D consists of a faceted sheave mounted on a single-direction ratcheting wheel, offering a high-efficiency hauling pulley, and adding friction for a more controlled descent. In this video, Nate, from Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, explains how to correctly use this new directional pulley.

Find all the Petzl tech tips about technical rescue on our website: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Professional/Technical-rescue

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SPIN S1 OPEN Very high efficiency, compact single pulley with gated swivel SPIN L2 Very high efficiency double pulley with swivel SPIN S1 Very high efficiency, compact single pulley with swivel SPIN L1 Very high efficiency single pulley with swivel

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