Petzl Connect Devices - The Differences Explained
Petzle Connect devices are designed to keep you safe while sport climbing at the critical point changing from climbing mode to lowering off or abseiling. By being adjustable and made of dynamic (shock absorbing) rope they significantly reduce the risk of shock loading belay anchors. They also make it far less likely that you inadvertently detach yourself completely while threading a chain. The major differences between each device are explained below.
Petzl Connect Adjust: Adjustable one-point anchor, use, together with your lead rope to attach to anchor points. Also useful for making yourself safe at the top of sport routes whilst threading chains.
Petzl Dual Connect Adjust: Similar to the above with the handy addition of an extra loop, and particularly useful for multi-pitch abseils where the belay device can be fixed to the additional loop and the adjustable loop can be clipped into each individual ab point on the descent
Petzl Dual Connect Vario: Adjustable two-point anchor, allowing the belayer to safely move around belay (useful if having to belay and complete other tasks simultaneously). It can also be used just like the Dual Connect Adjust.