Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt

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Petzl SHUNT

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RECALL ALERT for inspection of all our SCORPIO via ferrata lanyards

Longes via ferrata Petzl Scorpio.

Extension of the product safety alert issued on May 13th 2011
Concerns all SCORPIO lanyards Manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****
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The relevant product references are: L60, L60 CK, L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL, K29VF 1, K29VF 2, K29VE 1, K29VE 2, K29V 1, K29V 2.

Mountain rescue: video from the IKAR CISA 2011 Conference

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The international IKAR-CISA conference took place at the end of October in Are, Sweden. Every year this international event brings together mountain rescue teams from all over the world.

The goal of the conference is to share experiences as well as different techniques and equipment in order to improve both efficiency and safety for mountain rescue operations.

 

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

Has your SCORPIO via ferrata lanyard been inspected following the May 2011 recall procedure?

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AttentionPhoto des longes SCORPIO

Lanyards actually sold in shops are not affected by this recall.

MICRO TRAXION: very efficient ultralight progress capture pulley

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MICROTRAXION pulley.

The MICRO TRAXION is an ultra-light, ultra-compact progress capture pulley that is exceptionally efficient.

The cam can be locked in open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley.

Works even on frozen or muddy ropes.

PROGRESS : progression lanyard

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PROGRESS lanyard.

The PROGRESS lanyard is designed for rope progression.

The dynamic rope construction limits the energy transmitted to the user during a limited fall.

The fall indicator signals that the product should be retired.

PIXA 3R, rechargeable multibeam headlamp with configurable performance

PIXA 3R headlamp.

Compact and rechargeable, the PIXA 3R is the hands-free lighting solution designed for frequent, demanding use.

The integrated rechargeable battery offers an advantage over batteries: more practical, economical and environmentally sound.

Newly modified versions of the NOMIC and ERGO ice axes are available

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Newly modified versions of the NOMIC and ERGO ice axes are available and currently being shipped to all Petzl distributors.
The new versions are for sale and can also be exchanged with the 2010 versions of the NOMIC and ERGO with serial numbers between 10208 and 10329. See the information from 21 December 2010.

 

Petzl RocTrip China 2011 : Culture and lifestyle in Getu - last minute information

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The Guizhou province is one of the last areas that has been opened to western tourism in the late eighties. It is also called the province of minorities due to the presence of numerous tribes of different origin that settled here in the past. The area around Anshun is mainly populated by Miao, Yao and Buyi ethnic groups.