Via Ferrata The Roc du Vent via ferrata, above Roselend Lake
Photo (c) J. Chavy

Via ferrata

... As the via ferrata becomes more and more physically demanding, the now well-initiated party becomes a machine, each member playing his role to move the group forward.
We are approaching a suspension bridge between two rock towers, which Justine has already only half-jokingly named the 'bridge of death.' I can see Indiana Jones crossing it, fighting his way through a horde of adversaries...

Myriam Lozach'meur
The Roc du Vent via ferrata, Beaufortain, France, 2008

Via ferrata equipment


SCORPIO
Specifications

Weight : 310 g
Material(s) : nylon and polyester, steel ring,
aluminum carabiner
Length (not including carabiners) :
- total : 90 cm
- lanyard arms : 54 cm extended, 32 cm retracted
- short arm : 7 cm
- after complete tearing: 204 cm
The third arm should be equipped with a type K
locking carabiner (not included).

Certification(s) : CE EN 958
Reference : L60 2
Made in : FR
Guarantee : 3 years

SCORPIO

Retractable Y-shaped lanyard with tearing energy absorber
ASPIR
Specifications

Sizes: 0, 1 and 2 (see table for sizing)
Weight: 420 g, 450 g, 485 g
Colors: Black webbing with blue (size 0), red (size 1) or yellow (size 2) stitching
Materials:
- nylon webbing
- polyester and Dyneema attachment point
- polyethylene/EVA foam
- closed cell foam
- woven polyester wicking mesh
CE, EN 12277 type C, UIAA 105

 

3-year guarantee

ASPIR

Adjustable harness with padded waistbelt and leg loops
ELIOS
Specifications

Materials: ABS shell, expanded polystyrene liner, polyester webbing strap

Certification(s): CE EN 12492, UIAA 106
Made in : FR
Guarantee : 3 years

References : A42 1WH, A42 1OR, A42 1BL, A42 2WH, A42 2OR, A42 2BL
Colors : white, orange, blue

Size : 1
Head circumference: 48-56 cm
Weight : 300 g

Size : 2
Head circumference: 53-61 cm
Weight : 330 g

ELIOS

Lightweight and durable helmet
BUG
Specifications

Weight : 570 g
Volume : 18 l
Material(s) : 100 % nylon

Reference : S71
Made in : VN
Guarantee : 3 years

BUG

Backpack for single day multi-pitch climbing
SIMBA
Specifications

One-size-fits-all (see table for sizing)
Weight: 390 g
Color: black multi
Materials: high-strength nylon/polyester webbing
CE, EN 12277 type B, UIAA 105
3-year guarantee

SIMBA

Full body adjustable harness for children less than 40 kg
ZIPKA®²
Specifications
Lighting performances
  maximum economic
Battery life 90 h 120 h
Distance t=0 29 m 13 m

 

Colors:
- E94 PS: storm gray
- E94 PT: tropical blue
Operates on three alkaline AAA/LR03 batteries (included)
Compatible with lithium batteries
Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant)
Weight: 69 g including batteries
3-year guarantee
CE

ZIPKA®²

Ultra-compact 4 LED headlamp with retractable cord, three lighting modes (two continuous and one ...
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