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Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device

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The lightweight, multipurpose Petzl Reverso 3 belay device can be used with a wide variety of rope sizes for controlled belaying and rappelling.

  • Intuitive self-braking Reverso mode allows the lead climber to belay 1 or 2 seconding climbers directly from an anchor point
  • Clip a carabiner to the carabiner hole and give a tug to easily and gradually release the loaded device while in Reverso mode
  • Device can be quickly changed from self-braking mode to belaying the leader when climbing long multipitch routes
  • Reverso 3 provides effective braking on half and twin ropes 7.5mm in diameter and larger; works with 8.9mm and larger single ropes
  • V-shaped channels with asymmetric grooved sidewalls increase friction on thin ropes for controlled belaying and lowering
  • Rope-friendly design will not kink ropes regardless of the mode used
  • Usage diagrams for standard belay and Reverso modes are laser etched onto the Petzl Reverso 3 belay device
  • In an emergency, the braking mechanism allows device to be used as an ascender

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Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Climbing
Yes
Yes
7.5mm - 11mm, single/double
Suitable for belaying
Suitable for rappelling
Fits rope sizes

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device Customer Reviews

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Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device
 
4.8

(based on 12 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (9)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Simple (4)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Long climbs (10)
    • Climbing (9)
    • Outdoors (5)
    • Indoor (3)
    • Sprint climbs (3)
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    Aug

    27

    2009

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Simple and reliable

    By Paul L

    from Oakland, CA

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Not good for thick ropes
    • Twists rope

    Best Uses

    • Indoor
    • Long Climbs
    • Outdoor

    Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

    The main reason I got this device is because it is designed for a wider range of ropes than the original reverso and it has the auto-locking feature when belaying a second. These work well, but I feel there is room for improvement: 10mm ropes are difficult to feed through the device particularly when using the auto-lock; the rope tends to twist when belaying so the end of your rope can get all messy; and the hole used to hook a carabiner and lower the second is a bit small letting very few of my carbiners to actually fit through it. Having said all ths, the device holds a climber very well with little effort, rappels are very well controlled, it's very light, and the auto-locking feature is very reliable.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    31

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent Device

    By AlaskanClimber

    from Anchorage, Alaska

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    Pros

    • Great control
    • Light weight
    • Scratch resistant
    • Smooth

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ice climbing
      • Indoor climbing
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

      I've used this device for both rock and ice climbing and it is by far one of the best I have ever used. The product is lightweight, lowers smoothly and feeds rope easily. The V-notches make rappelling down icy, 8.1mm ropes more controlled and the Reverso function allows for easy belaying of two followers.
      Bottom Line: lightest device with both V-notches and auto-lock.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      16

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best on the market

      By joerock

      from NC

      About Me Avid Climber

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      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Top Belay Double Ropes

        Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

        This is the best belay device on the market. There were a couple of draw backs to the Reverso 1, and the Reverso 2 was seriously lacking. This fixed all the issues. The first generation wore in a way that became sharp and rough on the ropes; giving slack under tension when set as a top belay was near impossible. This device has all subtle angles and a very easy way to lower a second. Rapping is smoother than I expected with the grooved brake side and works incredibly well with both my 10.2 and my double 8.1's.

        Compared to the BD Guide this is lighter and has an easier solution to lowering a second under tension in my opinion.

        If I am looking to be overly critical I will say there is one slight draw back. If you use a 10.5 rope or larger you may find the device a bit "sticky". When my 10.2 gets wet it is a bit slow as well but still manageable for sure.

        Overall this is a brilliant device. It is the only device you need on your harness for belaying, rapping, having an auto-lock top belay for 1 or 2 followers and is useful in rigging and rescue situations.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        7

        2011

         
        5.0

        High value auto locking belay device

        By a2m4m60

        from NC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Simple

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoor climbing
          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing
          • Sprint Climbs

          Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

          Excellent belay device for the money. Has the ability to be used in an auto blocking function which is why I bought it. Can be used with 8mm ropes all the way up to 11 mm though I would recommend a slightly larger atc with 11mm ropes as this device has lots of friction.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Feb

          8

          2011

           
          5.0

          Best belay

          By adrenaline_girl

          from Mount Berry, GA

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          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing

            Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

            I wasn't sure about a [$] belay device at first, but now I know it was money well spent! I'll never go back to using an ATC. Reverso is very light, it looks small but it fits my 9.8mm rope very well. Friction makes breaking easy. It's a must-have for multi-pitch climbing.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            17

            2010

             
            5.0

            Totally Awesom

            By dgarcia

            from nj

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            Pros

            • Simple

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

              This ATC is great I use it all the time for long rappels. Gives great frictions for top roping and rappeling. Great design however will not accept large diameter ropes and requires an aggressive bight to get you started. Other than that. I bought one and was easily sold on buying two.

              • Gift:
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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Mar

              16

              2010

               
              4.0

              Multi-Pitch must have

              By kidklimbr

              from Portland, OR

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              Pros

              • Great control
              • Lightweight
              • Multi-use
              • Reliable
              • Simple
              • Smooth

              Cons

              • Anodization wears fast

              Best Uses

              • Ice climbing
              • Indoor climbing
              • Multi-Pitch Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

              Though I likeed the old Reverso a little more so, this one has greater stopping power, is lighter and has better control.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Nov

              10

              2009

               
              4.0

              Smooth Operator

              By supertweak

              from Rock Springs, WY

              About Me Avid Climber

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              Site Member

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Simple

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Climbs

                Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

                Awesome belay device. I am grew up using the ATC and now the GriGri, but the Reverso gets it done. I originally purchased this for multi-pitch climbing, but now use it at the crags.

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Oct

                3

                2009

                 
                5.0

                The Best

                By Paintrain

                from salt lake city

                About Me Avid Climber

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor
                  • Long Climbs
                  • Outdoor
                  • Sprint Climbs

                  Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

                  This is one of the best devices on the market for multipitch climbing. Light, super functional, with autoblock function for bringing up 1 or 2 climbers seconding.

                  All the function of the BD guide (which is a good device), but considerably lighter with the additional ability to lower without setting up a tricky pulley system like most others.

                  Best in class for this type of devices.

                  • Gift:
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                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Sep

                  21

                  2009

                  (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  lightweight, multi-use device

                  By Ty

                  from Portland, OR

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                  Pros

                  • Hands-free
                  • Lightweight
                  • Multi-use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Multi-Pitch
                    • Outdoor

                    Comments about Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device:

                    Before grabbing this device I would always carry around an ATC and a GRIGRI when doing multi-pitch, using the grigri to belay the second off the anchor. Now with the reverso, there's no need to carry around two belay devices which were not only heavy but took up valuable space on my harness. Also, I could never let go of the rope with the grigri but with the reverso, I can go completely hands free to dig in my bag or whatever I may have to do. Rappel's can be a little stiff since the teeth produce a lot of friction but that's easily taken care of by flipping the device around.

                    • Gift:
                    • Yes

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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