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Advance your climbing to a whole new level. Lightweight, compact, and easy to use, the RIG descender from Petzl allows you to smoothly descend a rope, control your descent, and self-belay.
Get the extra control you need with the Petzl RIG Descender Belay Device. This multi-functional handle allows you to unblock the rope and control your descent with one hand while also positioning yourself while on the rope without tying it off on your harness. The automatic return system on the handle limits your risk in case of an involuntary action by you during emergencies.
The handle storage position reduces the risk of snagging when the descender is carried on your harness. The Petzl RIG Descender Belay Device allows you to descend freely with a rope at a fixed point. It is designed for use with single dynamic ropes of 10.5 to 11.5 mm in diameter.
The Petzl RIG Descender features an automatic-locking system that holds the rope without the user having to hold it. Pivoting cam facilitates taking up the slack in the rope, making it easy to lock off on an overhead obstacle. It can also be used to make a reversible haul system and for short ascents (in conjunction with a FOOTPRO foot loop and an ASCENSION handled rope clamp).
The Rig from Petzl is a compact self-braking descender. The Rig is designed for expert professional rope access technicians. It allows the user to position himself and then easily stop where needed by using the handle to block the rope. This descender is compact and intuitive to use, making for smooth descents.
Multi-functional handle allows the user to: – unblock the rope and control the descent with the hand on the free end of the rope – position himself while on the rope without tying off the device. The automatic return system on the handle limits risks in case of an involuntary action by the user Handle storage position reduces the risk of snagging when the descender is being carried on the harness. The safety gate on the moving side plate helps prevent dropping the device and facilitates installation of the rope and passing intermediate anchors Pivoting cam facilitates taking up the slack in the rope. It can also be used to make a reversible haul system and for short ascents (in conjunction with a FOOTPRO foot loop and an ASCENSION handled rope clamp). For single ropes between 10.5 and 11.5 mm in diameter
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