PIRANA
Descender for canyoning
The PIRANA descender offers multiple braking options and can be installed on the rope without removing it from the harness. Designed for use with canyoning descent techniques.
- Three different braking positions to select from before beginning a descent
- Two supplementary braking spurs allow friction to be varied during descent
- A carabiner with a cross section of 12 mm (e.g. ATTACHE) provides a tight fit in the small hole, creating a «rigid» carabiner / descender unit
- Stays securely attached to the harness during rope insertion, to help prevent loss
- Reduces the risk of leverage on the carabiner gate due to poor positioning
- When used correctly, the PIRANA prevents the formation of a lark's head hitch around the body and reduces kinks in the rope, without decreasing braking friction
More info
- General information (multilanguages) [PDF - 1.19 MB]
- Technical notice (multilanguages) [PDF - 810.65 KB]
- Spare parts [PDF - 1.23 MB]
- Belay device comparison table [PDF - 44.79 KB]
Designed for:
Specifications
Weight: 90 g
For use with single ropes between 8 and 13 mm in diameter
Can be used on double ropes, but certain braking positions may not be usable depending on the ropes' diameter
For use with a locking carabiner having a 12 mm cross section (ATTACHE or WILLIAM)
3-year guarantee
Accessories
See also
Latest News
VIDEO - Who is Petzl?
Petzl - The world from a different angle (10mn)
For thirty years Petzl’s mission has remained constant: To offer people practical solutions that maximize their safety and mobility in the vertical world. Discover the Petzl company from a different angle.