Petzl REVERSO – Belay and Rappel Device for Climbing and Mountaineering
The Petzl REVERSO is a compact, lightweight belay/rappel device designed for single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch routes and mountaineering. It can be used to belay a lead climber, rappel on one or two rope strands and belay one or two second climbers from an anchor using Reverso mode.
V-shaped friction grooves provide controlled braking and make it easier to manage the rope. The specific design allows the rope to glide smoothly through the device, while rounded rope slots help reduce wear and extend its service life.
Rope installation diagrams for standard belaying and Reverso mode are engraved directly onto the device, making setup more intuitive. A dedicated release hole allows the belayer to give slack to a second climber using a carabiner. Weighing just 57 grams, the REVERSO is particularly suitable for activities where low weight and compact dimensions are essential.
Key Features
- Versatile Use: Suitable for single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch routes and mountaineering.
- Belaying and Rappelling: Can be used to belay a climber or rappel on one or two rope strands.
- Reverso Mode: Allows one or two second climbers to be belayed from an anchor with assisted braking.
- Controlled Braking: V-shaped friction grooves help regulate the rope’s movement.
- Intuitive Setup: Engraved diagrams indicate the correct rope installation for each mode.
- Release Hole: Allows slack to be given to a second climber using a carabiner.
- Compact and Ultra-Lightweight: Weighs only 57 grams and takes up very little space on a harness.
- Durable Design: Rounded rope slots reduce wear on the device over time.
Technical Specifications
- Condition: brand new.
- Category: manual belay and rappel device.
- Intended use: single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering.
- Standard mode: belaying and rappelling on one or two rope strands.
- Reverso mode: belaying one or two second climbers from an anchor with assisted braking.
- Single-rope compatibility: 8.5–11 mm diameter.
- Half-rope compatibility: 7.1–9.2 mm diameter.
- Twin-rope compatibility: 6.9–9.2 mm diameter.
- Material: aluminium frame.
- Braking system: V-shaped friction grooves.
- Installation diagrams: engraved on the device.
- Release hole: integrated.
- Weight: 57 g.
- Certifications: EN 15151-2 and UIAA.
- Colours: grey, green and red/orange.
- Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years.
Why Choose the Petzl REVERSO?
- Exceptionally Versatile: Suitable for everything from single-pitch climbing to multi-pitch routes and mountaineering.
- Ideal for Multi-Pitch Teams: Reverso mode allows one or two second climbers to be belayed directly from the anchor.
- Lightweight and Compact: At only 57 grams, it adds very little weight to a climbing rack.
- Simple to Use: Engraved diagrams and V-shaped braking grooves support intuitive, controlled operation.
