Rig Repairable, by Petzl, is a descender equipped with an ergonomic handle allowing you to comfortably control your descent.
The Auto-Lock system allows you to position yourself, then stop very quickly, without having to manipulate the handle or perform a locking maneuver.
Once locked, the rope can be taken up without having to manipulate the handle.
Easy to get to grips with, this descender offers a simple and effective alternative to traditional descenders.
Repairable, it is possible to replace the cam and pin to extend its lifespan.
Main features
- Ease of use:
- simple and quick rope installation, thanks to the guide and markings,
- ergonomically designed handle providing a good grip and excellent descent control,
- facilitated rebelay passing, thanks to the openable mobile side plate that keeps the device connected to the harness,
- device equipped with the Auto-Lock system, allowing the user to position themselves at the workstation without having to manipulate the handle or perform a locking hitch,
- automatic return of the handle to the storage position when the rope is removed, reducing the risk of unintentional snagging of the descender when worn on the harness.
- Versatility of use:
- two possible descent modes: on the side plate or in the V-groove, equipped with braking teeth, providing better descent control and limiting rope twisting,
- device usable on the harness as well as at the anchor,
- once the rope is locked, the user can make short ascents without manipulating the handle, simply by taking in the rope,
- usable for belaying a lead climber in climbing technique.
- Durability and repairability:
- protective reinforcement on the rope friction zone, protecting the mobile side plate from premature wear,
- cam shape that improves rope pinching and thus limits device wear,
- repairable: the cam and pin can be replaced using the repair kit (sold separately).