Fernand Petzl was only 17 years old in the 1930s when he discovered his passion for caving. Along with his friend, Pierre Chevalier, Fernand Petzl became recognised as a world leading caving specialist. Thanks to their creativity and imagination, they developed the original vertical progression techniques and perfected new equipment (climbing poles, nylon ropes). They were behind many exploits and major discoveries, like the Gouffre Berger in the Vercors Massif. At the same time, they were actively involved in creating associations and institutions that oversee caving and rescue. Fernand Petzl, followed his grandfather into engineering but his one true passion was caving. In 1933, with Pierre Chevalier, he explored 17 kilometres of the Dent de Crolles network. From 1952, he headed the Gouffre Berger expedition, which in 1956 reached a depth of one thousand metres, a world record at the time. In 1933, Fernand began using his engineering skills to producing climbing tools. Petzl’s expertise stems partly from caving - the activity that defines the company’s history. The constraints encountered underground are significant; mud, sand, humidity, and absence of light. Other constraints are activity-related. While exploring a cave, it is not unusual to use fixed ropes that were first installed many years before. In 1968 the first "Petzl" products were sold. Rope clamps and descenders allowed ropes to permanently replace ladders. This new type of "single rope" technique revolutionised caving. Throughout the last 30 years, Petzl has gained a level of experience that is unanimously recognised in the field of verticality, be it underground, in the mountains or in the construction industry.
Ultra-light and compact hyperstatic cord for ski mountaineers.
Designed for glacier travel and classic mountaineering but also popular for use while pregnant.
9.8mm diameter lightweight single rope for indoor climbing wall use.
Very lightweight rechargeable, compact, multi-beam headlamp. 600 lumens.
An Adze that can be added to the 2010 and 2018 models of Ergo, Nomic or Quark.
Lightweight, compact mountaineering and ski touring harness.
Clever button auto-locking large D karabiner.
Screwgate locking large D karabiner.
Triple-action auto locking large D karabiner.
Twistlock locking large D karabiner.
Very light quickdraws with Finesse Dyneema extenders and Ange karabiners. Four versions.
Innovative ultra-light compact karabiner with "MonoFil Keylock system". From 28g.
Very simple and safe way of ascending ropes but a tad heavy for the alps. Left and Right-Hand versions.
Comfortable one-size-fits-all harness with gear loops.
A compact HMS karabiner, easily manipulated with one hand.
This flexible heel bail allows Petzl full step-in crampons to be fitted to boots without a rear step-in welt.
Allow you to use Petzl crampons with boots without heel welts.
Step in heel clips for any reasonably recent Petzl crampon - sold in pairs.
Pair of replacement linking bars for Petzl Irvis, Vasak, Sarken, Lynx and Dart crampons
An ascender without a handle.
Ultra-light, rechargeable headlamp designed for everyday outdoor uses. 200 lumens.
A hammer for aid climbing or for equipping new bolted routes.
Suitable for climbing, mountaineering, caving, via ferrata and canyoning.
Professional version of the large Caritool - mainly for industrial use.
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