Petzl Sequoia Replacement Bridge (2019 Updated Version)

The Petzl Sequoia replacement bridge, 2019 updated version, is the replacement bridge for Petzl Sequoia tree climbing saddles. The bridge takes rope wear from your hitch and hardware every day, so replacing it on schedule keeps the saddle in service.

Why bridges get replaced

The bridge is where your climbing system attaches, and everything slides along it all day. Carabiners, rings and hitch climbers grind at the rope, and sap, grit and heat speed up the wear. That is why a bridge is meant to be replaced long before the rest of the saddle.

Petzl updated the Sequoia bridge in 2019. Check which saddle and bridge you have before ordering so the new part matches your saddle's attachment points. Other parts are in saddle parts and shoulder harnesses.

Many climbers mark the install date on a tag or in a logbook so they know how long the bridge has been in service. Keeping a spare bridge in the truck means a worn one can be swapped as soon as it fails inspection instead of being nursed through another week.

Install and inspect

Follow Petzl's instructions for swapping the bridge, including how it is routed through the saddle's attachment points and how any connectors are closed. Have a competent person check it if you are unsure, and hang test before climbing.

Inspect the bridge before every climb for cuts, glazing, flat spots, core damage and wear at the ends. Retire it at the first doubt. A bridge is life-support gear and must meet ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's requirements.

Check the connecting hardware at both ends of the bridge as well, since metal parts can wear sharp edges that damage a new bridge quickly.