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Petzl Stop Descender

    Petzl Stop Descender

    • $125.00
    5
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    Item # 471280

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    Originally designed for caving, the Stop Descender is a device that stops or considerably slows descent when the handle is released.

    • Locking mechanism can be disabled with a carabiner when a hand is needed to negotiate a drop
    • Handle is squeezed to descend normally, controlling speed with the other hand; slack rope can easily be taken up
    • All control surfaces are stainless steel
    • Works best with clean, flexible rope, stiff rope may result in greatly impaired or reduced friction and the stop feature may be inoperative

    Warning: Stop feature is a convenience feature for temporary stopping on descent and not a safety for uncontrolled rappels.

    Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

    Imported.

    Item 471280

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    Petzl Stop Descender Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    No
    Yes
    9 - 12 millimeters
    326 grams
    Suitable for belaying
    Suitable for rappelling
    Fits rope sizes
    Weight

    Petzl Stop Descender Customer Reviews

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    Petzl Stop Descender
     
    5.0

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    Nov

    13

    2011

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    A Pleasure To Use

    By PhinehasK

    from St. Louis, MO

    About Me Avid Climber

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    Pros

    • Quick to open
    • Simple
    • Smooth

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Rappelling

      Comments about Petzl Stop Descender:

      I used these all summer long on a 200ft rappel as a guide in Texas. I absolutely love them!

      They're really simple to set up and use, and I like them much more than figure 8's. Descending is smooth and the friction-release makes it possible to adapt it to your weight and get the speed that you want. I also think they're a bit easier on your hands. I absolutely recommend it!

      Here's a picture the stops in use; because it was a summer camp for students (who had little or no ropes experience) we had extra belay-lines.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      12

      2011

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent descending tool

      By piers

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Avid Climber

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      Pros

      • Fast to load

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Caving

        Comments about Petzl Stop Descender:

        Preferred in Europe to the rack, this auto-stop bobbin is fast to load, and can be loaded with one hand with practice, should the need arise. Works equally well on static and dynamic rope, although 8mm static rope does tend to slide through and require a firm brake hand.

        I use this descending into cave pits, solo rope-climbing, and when practicing changeover (from ascent to descent while hanging on single rope).

        The build quiality is awesome, it's totally solid, and a joy to use each time.

        • Was this a gift?:
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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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