Multi-pitch climbing in the Verdon Gorges Delphine gets used to the flared cracks of Verdon in "Univers Carcéral" (6b+ / 5.11a)
Photo (c) Jocelyn Chavy

Multi-pitch climbing

... Being lazy, we decided to rappel rather than approaching by the Martel trail - a frequent dilemma in Verdon - and now here we are starting up the biggest pillar in Verdon, between the two classic cracks of the Ula, which is very close, and the Demande, which we can’t see. Our line, Les Marches du Temps, goes up a series of waves of bluish limestone before it crosses a steep, yellow-streaked wall and then finishes, fully exposed, three hundred meters above the ground. I feel very small, almost lost in this sea of limestone, on one of the most beautiful pillars of Escalès, with this strange sensation - a hint of fear - that, having started the route by its descent, we now had to finish it no matter what ...

Delphine Chenevier

Les Marches du Temps, Escalès, Gorges du Verdon - France 2008

Multi-pitch climbing equipment


SAMA
Specifications

Sizes: S, M, L, XL (see table for sizing)
Weight: 370 g, 390 g, 420 g, 445 g
Color: sandstone/gray
Materials:
- high-strength polyester webbing
- polyethylene/EVA foam
- perforated closed cell foam
- woven polyester wicking mesh
- high-strength mono-filament mesh
CE, EN 12277 type C, UIAA 105
3-year guarantee

SAMA

Men's climbing harness with elastic leg loops
SELENA
Specifications

Sizes: XS, S, M, L (see table for sizing)
Weight: 320 g, 360 g, 385 g, 405 g
Color: cranberry/gray
Materials:
- high-strength polyester webbing
- polyethylene/EVA foam
- perforated closed cell foam
- woven polyester wicking mesh
- high-strength mono-filament mesh
CE, EN 12277 type C, UIAA 105
3-year guarantee

SELENA

Women's harness with elastic leg loops
METEOR III +
Specifications

Material(s) : expanded polystyrene liner,
polycarbonate external shell,
polyester webbing straps
Sold with transport sack

Certification(s) :
CE EN 12492 / UIAA (climbing)
CE EN 1078 (European cycling)
CE EN 1385 (European whitewater)
Weight : 235 g
Head circumference min. : 53 cm
Head circumference max. : 61 cm
Made in : CN
Guarantee : 3 years

Reference : A71 F
Color(s) : white violet

Reference : A71 H
Color(s) : red-orange

Reference : A71 U
Color(s) : gray

METEOR III +

Ultra-light, versatile helmet
REVERSO 4
Specifications

Weight: 59 g

Rope compatibility: for use on half ropes & twin ropes ≥ 7.5 mm and single ropes ≥ 8.9 mm

Material: Hot forged aluminum body.

Certification(s): UIAA

REVERSO 4

Ultra-light (59 g) multi-purpose belay/rappel device that regulates the amount of braking friction ...
CORDEX
Specifications

Material(s) : goat skin leather, stretch nylon
Certification(s) : CE EN 420, CE EN 388 (3133)

References: K52T, K52N
Size: XS (K52T), S, M, L, XL
Weight: 100 g - 120 g
Color(s): tan (K52T) or black (K52N)
Made in: CN

CORDEX

Lightweight belay/rappel gloves
SHUNT
Specifications

Weight: 188 g
Material: aluminum frame
For use on single ropes 10-11 mm or double ropes 8-11 mm
3-year guarantee
CE EN 567/UIAA

SHUNT

Back-up rope clamp
TIBLOC
Specifications

Weight: 39 g
Material: chromoly steel
For use on single ropes 8-11 mm with a locking carabiner having a 10 to 12 mm round or oval cross section, such as the Am'D, ATTACHE, WILLIAM, etc)
3-year guarantee
CE EN 567/UIAA

TIBLOC

Compact emergency ascender
KODAPOCHE
Specifications

Material(s) : nylon and polyester
One size: regular
Colors:
- granite/TOPO blue print
- granite/TOPO Charlet orange print
- granite/RADIANT cranberry print
- limestone/RADIANT jade green print

Reference : S40P
Made in : CN
Guarantee : 3 years

KODAPOCHE

Ergonomically shaped chalk bag with pocket
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
TIKKA XP®²
Specifications
Lighting performances
  maximum economic
Battery life 80 h 160 h
Distance t=0 60 m 17 m

 

Colors:
- E99 PG: graphite
- E99 PI: iris
Operates on three alkaline AAA/LR03 batteries (included)
Compatible with lithium batteries
Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant)
Weight: 88 g including batteries
3-year guarantee
CE

TIKKA XP®²

Headlamp with 1 high-output LED, 1 red LED and five lighting modes (three continuous and two ...
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