Petzl REVERSO D017AA00 Belay/Rappel Device

The multi-purpose, lightweight REVERSO is a belay/rappel device designed for belaying and rappelling. Reverso mode allows independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers. It is compatible with most rope diameters: single ropes 8.5 to 10.5 mm, half ropes 7.1 to 9.2 mm, and twin ropes 6.9 to 9.2 mm.

• Feeding slack and catching falls are done using standard belay techniques, always keeping a hand on the brake side of the rope
• Rope glides smoothly through the device
• V-shaped friction grooves enable controlled braking
• Will not twist the ropes regardless of the mode used
• Cable helps limit the risk of dropping the device
• Rope installation diagrams for belaying and for reverso mode are engraved on the device
• Can be used for rappels on one or two rope ends
• Reverso mode allows for belaying one or two seconding climbers with assisted braking
• Release hole allows the belayer to give slack to a seconding climber using just one carabiner
• Lightweight and durable:
• Compact and ultra-lightweight: only 57 g
• The rounded design of the rope slots limits wear and extends the life of the device
• Compatible with most dynamic rope diameters (single 8.5 to 10.5 mm, half 7.1 to 9.2 mm, and twin 6.9 to 9.2 mm)