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2010 Pro Catalog available for download

Petzl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:55:59 +0100

The new 2010 Petzl Professionnel catalog can now be downloaded from Petzl.com. It contains the entire line of Petzl gear for work and rescue applications:

GRIMPday 2009 Video

Petzl Pro — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:19 +0100

GRIMPday 2009: Rescue professionals with no fear

GRIMPday is an international, multidisciplinary technical rope rescue competition which takes place every October in Namur. The fourth edition was a face-off between 23 teams, from Belgium, France, Great Britain, Switzerland and Germany. The participants were firefighters, soldiers, police officers, rescuers, etc.

Petzl attends the 2009 IKAR CISA Convention

Petzl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:04:35 +0200

The annual meeting of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue took place September 22-27 in Zermatt, Switzerland. It brings together mountain rescue organizations from all over the world and this year it was organized by the Organisation Cantonale Valaisanne des Secours (OCVS), whose purpose is to help ensure fast, effective rescue response in the popular Valais region of Switzerland.

2009 European Tree Climbing Championships

Petzl Pro — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:27:46 +0200

The 2009 European Tree Climbing Championships in took place on June 13 and 14 in Malmo, Sweden. This competitiion gathered 55 tree professionals from across Europe to compete in several different cateogies: foot lock rope climbing, limb walking, precision limb tossing and aerial rescue, etc.

Petzl on the Eiffel Tower

Petzl Pro — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:09:59 +0200

Since March, the Eiffel Tower has been undergoing a face-lift. As it does every seven years, the tower is getting repainted. Eighteen months of work are scheduled. For the painting, approximately twenty people have been working 200-300 meters above the ground: a worksite like no other, where there is no room for error.

Introducing the new line of FALCON harnesses

Petzl Pro — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:26:12 +0200

This new line of harnesses is specifically designed for rescue professionals.

Treecare championships video

Petzl Pro — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:24:12 +0100

Follow Nathanael Gros during the Tree Climbing Euro Championships, which took place in Turin from 19 to 22 June 2008, Parco del Valentino.

New SEQUOIA harnesses

Petzl Pro — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:09:41 +0100

SEQUOIA - Petzl's solution for tree care

Discover the most advanced arborist saddle Petzl has ever made. The SEQUOIA is the most comfortable arborist harness Petzl has ever made. It excels for positioning and progression in all situations.

The FAST quick-connect leg loop buckles make it very easy to slip on and off.

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Petzl Pro — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:09:24 +0100

Catalog 2009 to download

Petzl Pro — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:49:02 +0100

The new 2009 Petzl Professional catalog is now available for download in the Catalog section of Petzl.com. You'll find professional products - including headlamps - and technical solutions for accessing the vertical world (difficult-to-access, tree care, rescue, etc).

Info - MYO headlamps and AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries

Petzl Pro — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:48:37 +0200

Due to advances in the performance characteristics of AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries (especially their higher output during discharge), they can in certain cases of intensive use, cause quality and safety problems with MYO-series headlamps. When the headlamp is used with AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries, if a short-circuit appears in the cable connecting the battery case to the lamp, the cable can spark, melt, or catch fire.

Ski lift rescue in video

Petzl Pro — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:02:38 +0100

Place: Gmunden, Austria
This rescue exercise in a telecabin took place in May 2006 with the Gmunden mountain rescue team.
It shows the use of Petzl equipment for ski lift-telecabin rescue.

Lithium batteries information

Petzl Pro — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:58:21 +0200

Limitations on use of AA/LR6 and AAA/LR03 Lithium batteries with headlamps.

This information does not apply to the e+Lite which was designed to work with CR2032 Lithium batteries.
Lithium batteries are lighter and give longer burn times at low temperature than traditional Alkaline batteries.
Due to recent advances in the performance characteristics of Lithium batteries (especially their higher output during discharge), they can cause the lamp to overheat and possibly damage the LEDs.

ASCENSION & BASIC: Improper loading can prevent the ascender from grabbing the rope

Petzl Pro — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:51:52 +0200

ASCENSION [B17] / BASIC [B18]

The ASCENSION and BASIC ascenders are designed to be loaded in a direction parallel to the rope; if loaded at an angle to the rope, the cam may not correctly engage the rope and slippage can occur (See the technical notice, diagram 2).

I'D (D20) BEWARE of improper engagement of the moving side-piece.

Petzl Pro — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:44:24 +0200

Verify that the moving side-piece is properly engaged on the cam axle. Danger of death if it is not properly engaged.

New generation of Leds

Petzl Pro — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:38:58 +0100

A new Led technology is used on all Petzl headlamps with Ø 5mm Leds. It produces up to 80 % more light than the identical models of the previous generation.

Are concerned by this new technology: the compact line (TIKKA, ZIPKA, etc.), and MYO and DUO with hybrid lighting systems (halogen + Leds).

Petzl & FDNY - the EXO solution

Petzl Pro — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:32:00 +0100

BATIMAT 2005 Innovation Competition: the ASAP wins bronze medal!

Petzl Pro — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:26:03 +0100

The 16th Innovation Competition is aimed at highlighting the most innovative products in the construction field. This year, over 169 entries were presented for 26 awards.

Prizes for innovations listed in seven product categories were awarded on November 7th at the Paris city hall. Petzl presented its ASAP mobile anti-fall device in category 5 (equipment and tooling).

Reversing a battery's polarity is dangerous

Petzl Pro — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:18:00 +0100

New VERTEX helmets

Petzl Pro — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:05:54 +0100

Helmet for work at height and industry.

An adaptable helmet

The VERTEX helmet is completely adaptable: