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Whether you are out climbing sport routes or ice routes, petzl makes the harnesses, ropes, helmets, crampons, and ice tools you need to send it. Also the headlamps for that early start or late walk back to the trail head. With caving roots in the French Alps, Petzl has grown into a leader for all vertical endeavors, from the French Alps to the mountains around Bozeman, Montana.


Design and Construction

Petzl is an industry leader in developing technical gear to be used for both sport and professional uses. V.Axess is Petzl's research and development department where they develop and test new products in a controlled environment. Petzl manufactures its products to rigorous, uncompromising standards, with both its in house factories and contracted manufacturers.

Materials

Petzl uses lightweight, tough materials in its products to allow you to go further and faster than you could before, just ask Ueli Steck.

Staff Picks

The Nomic Ice Tool is a lightweight tool (605 grams) that was designed for technical ice climbing and mountaineering. An adjustable ergonomic handle offers multiple grip options that will make it easier to pull off technical moves.

The Lynx is a modular crampon designed for ice and mixed climbing. A versatile crampon that allows you to change the front points with six different options.

The Grigri 2 has taken all the benefits of the original grigri and made it into a lighter package that fits a wider variety of ropes. An assisted breaking device that works extremely well for sport climbing and gym climbing.

The Ange Caribiner is an ultralight carabiner ideal for mountaineering and multipitch climbing where weight reduction is key. At 28 grams it is one of the lightest climbing strength carabiners on the market.


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An introduction to Petzl

Petzl Staff Review

Petzl makes solid outdoor gear. I have two of the Tikka Core headlamps, one that stays in my car and one that goes in my backpack for any adventure I can get done after a day of work. When you are pushing the last bits of daylight a good headlamp is a necessity and the Tikka is one of the best. Along with that I use the Adjama harness and Reverso 3 belay device every time I go climbing. The Adjama is durable and has four sturdy gear loops that come in handy when you use it as an all-in-one harness for sport, multipitch, and ice climbing. The Reverso 3 is a great lightweight option for belaying and rappeling, it has everything you need and is very simple to use.

Overall Petzl products are a great choice for anyone who is spending time in the mountains. I didn't even get to talk about all other great climbing gear they make, ice tools, climbing helmets, ropes, draws, and the new lightweight grigri2.