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Grimpday 2013, the international challenge for search and rescue in hazardous environments

Petzl — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:40:17 +0200

Grimpday is an international challenge that brings together search and rescue teams from around the world (firefighters, civil defense, military, and police). The event took place in Namur, Belgium, where teams competed against each other through exercises involving the unique elements related to search and rescue in hazardous environments. This event was created in 2006 by members of Namur’s regional fire department. The 2013 edition took place on Saturday, June 8, 2013, in the beautiful Belgian city. Petzl is proud to support this initiative that reinforces the development of effective techniques for rescues in hazardous environments.

Technical rescue: Raid Rescue 3 in Equator

Petzl — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:45:44 +0200

The Raid Rescue was created in 2011 as a different type of event for rescue and emergency professionals in South America, a forum allowing them to share their expertise, collective strategies, and their experience for intervention and rescue in difficult-to-access environments.

Labor of love: rope access work

Petzl — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:07:00 +0200

Rope access workers are experts at height, true professionals above the void, skilled specialists in difficult to access and confined spaces. They must master techniques for access and rope work. Certification, such as the CQP in France (Certificate for Professionally Qualified rope access work), requires a long training period. Rope access workers from all around the world are continuously developing innovative techniques for rope work and fall protection. Their rope access know-how (training, certification, and experience) is only part of the package, and would be of little use if they were not already skilled in the more traditional professions (masonry, plumbing, welding, painting, windows…).

Petzl launches an in depth study with equipment users: participate and provide your measurements!

Petzl — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:41:28 +0200

Petzl is conducting a study in order to better adapt its products to different user body types. If you use harnesses, helmets, or head lamps, we cordially invite you to participate in this study. The results will contribute to new product development.

Product Recall: ZIGZAG Petzl mechanical Prusik for arborists (Sku. D22)

Petzl — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:12:18 +0200

This information is complementary to and supersedes the Safety Alert issued April 19, 2013 [PDF-153 Kb].

New 2013 wallpapers

Petzl — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:31:21 +0100

Four news wallpapers (from the 2013 catalog) are now available for download. You can also find the wallpapers from the past years in our wallpapers section. Enjoy !

Petzl the book!

Petzl — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:54:13 +0100

Editions Guérin has just published a novel about a company and its environment, "From the deep, the Petzl adventure."
Co-authored by Sophie Cuenot and Hervé Bodeau, this book chronicles the Petzl adventure that started almost four decades ago.
From the founders to the environment in which the company grew, from passion to products, from success to family, Petzl’s story is told through eyes of the men and women who built the company.

Technical Rescue: Nighttime exercises in the French Alps

Petzl — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:26:49 +0100

Monday, February 18, 2013, 8:30pm. In the Dévouluy Mountains of France’s Hautes-Alpes department, GMSP 05’s (Hautes-Alpes Firefighter Mountain Rescue Group) red van comes to a halt in the Pic de Bure aerial tram parking lot. On board the search and rescue team is preparing to start a winter nighttime mountain rescue exercise. The goal is simple, simulate rescuing a skier who has fallen into Rocher de Corne’s Chourum cave and then transport the victim to the parking lot where an ambulance will be waiting with medical personnel.

VIDEO – The full version of the 2012 Petzl RopeTrip film

Petzl — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:27:23 +0100

Petzl RopeTrip’s first edition took place from October 5-7, 2012, at V.axess, Petzl’s official training center in Crolles, France. The goal of this challenge was to bring together rope access workers from around the world for a festival and the opportunity to share best practices and knowledge with peers.

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VIDEO: IKAR CISA 2012 in Krynica

Petzl — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:41:01 +0100

The complete video from the 64th congress of the International Commission for Mountain Rescue is now available. Technical workshops, conferences, equipment demonstrations, all of the conference highlights are now on video!

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IKAR CISA - international mountain rescue conference 2012

Petzl America — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:12:34 +0100

The 64th congress of the International Commission for Mountain Rescue took place in Krynica, Poland, October 2-7, 2012. More than 400 mountain rescue professionals from around the world gathered at the event to discuss and share techniques, knowledge, and equipment for improving the effectiveness of mountain rescue.

Lectures and technical workshops to enrich the profession

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VIDEO - Petzl RopeTrip 2012 - Epic moments

Petzl — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:13:57 +0200

Sunday October 7 at 13h25, V.axess Facility in Crolles, France. As a loud uproar of applause rises from all corners of the building, the Russian team Hyperborea Evpator from St Petersburg finishes first the final task and claims the bell trophy of the Petzl RopeTrip.

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Petzl RopeTrip 2012 - Welcome to V.axess, PPE checking and training

Petzl — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:45:48 +0200

The first Petzl RopeTrip is organized in our training center, next door from the headquarters. It is a great opportunity for the participants to visit the factory and to be involved in an original challenge and socialize with workers from other countries.

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Tips for maintaining your Petzl equipment

Petzl — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:11:21 +0200

You can download the "Tips for protecting your equipment" PDF under the heading: "Our social and environmental responsibility" and at the "Le

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VIDEO - GrimpDay 2012 - International technical rope rescue competition

Petzl News — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:36:43 +0200

GrimpDay’s 7th edition took place on May 12, 2012, in Belgium.
This international challenge brought together search and rescue teams from around the world.

One hundred and eighty search and rescue professionals (firefighters, military, police, etc.) from 30 teams met in Namur, Belgium. Each workshop focused on the specifics of search and rescue techniques in a hazardous environment. A flawlessly organized event and gorgeous weather made this edition a resounding success.

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New wallpapers

Petzl — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:47:58 +0200

Six news wallpapers (from the 2012 catalog) are now available for download.

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Request for inspection: NEWTON harness

Petzl News — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:57:23 +0100

During a periodic inspection on a NEWTON harness, improperly positioned safety stitching was found on one of the loops of the sternal attachment point.

As a precautionary measure, Petzl is asking all of its customers to inspect the safety stitching on the loops of the sternal attachment point on all NEWTON harnesses.

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Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt

Petzl News — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:32:47 +0100

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Have you inspected your ABSORBICA energy absorber following the May 2011 inspection procedure?

Petzl News — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:34:15 +0100

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Tech Tips for Saint Nick

Petzl News — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:17:52 +0100

Santa's job isn't without its risks. Just imagine working under serious time pressure, moving around on snowy roofs in the dark...

In Florida, "Santa Claus" was getting ready for the upcoming Christmas work rush and brushing up on his rappelling technique at a local shopping mall. But the exercise didn't go exactly as planned. Instead, this poor "Santa" got his beard caught in the descender. We still don't know if he ever made it down..

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