The Roc du Vent via ferrata, above Roselend Lake
Photo (c) J. Chavy

Via ferrata

... As the via ferrata becomes more and more physically demanding, the now well-initiated party becomes a machine, each member playing his role to move the group forward.
We are approaching a suspension bridge between two rock towers, which Justine has already only half-jokingly named the 'bridge of death.' I can see Indiana Jones crossing it, fighting his way through a horde of adversaries...

Myriam Lozach'meur
The Roc du Vent via ferrata, Beaufortain, France, 2008

To know more, check out the 2009 Sport Catalog

Via ferrata equipment

SCORPIO series

Specifications

Weight:
- L60 2: SCORPIO (310 g)
- L60 WL: SCORPIO VERTIGO WL (504 g)
- L60 H: SCORPIO EASHOOK (540 g)
Length (not including carabiners):
- total: 90 cm
- lanyard arms: 54 cm extended, 32 cm retracted
- short arm: 7 cm
- after complete tearing: 204 cm
Materials: nylon and polyester, steel ring, aluminum carabiner
The third arm should be equipped with a type K locking carabiner (not included)
CE (CE/UIAA L60 2 only)

SCORPIO series

Retractable Y-shaped lanyard with tearing energy absorber

ASPIR

Specifications

Sizes: 0, 1 and 2 (see table for sizing)
Weight: 420 g, 450 g, 485 g
Colors: Black webbing with blue (size 0), red (size 1) or yellow (size 2) stitching
Materials:
- nylon webbing
- polyester and Dyneema attachment point
- polyethylene/EVA foam
- closed cell foam
- woven polyester wicking mesh
CE, EN 12277 type C, UIAA 105

3-year guarantee

ASPIR

Adjustable harness with padded waistbelt and leg loops

ELIOS

Specifications

Available in two sizes:
- size 1:48-56 cm (280 g)
- size 2:53-61 cm (305 g)
Available in five colors: white, blue, orange, green or anthracite
Materials:
- injection molded ABS shell
- expanded polystyrene foam liner
- polyester webbing straps
3-year guarantee
CE EN 12492/UIAA

ELIOS

Lightweight and durable helmet

BUG

Specifications

Capacity: 18 liters
Weight: 570 g
Material: 100 % nylon
Made in Vietnam
3-year guarantee

BUG

Backpack for single day multi-pitch climbing

SIMBA

Specifications

One-size-fits-all (see table for sizing)
Weight: 390 g
Color: black multi
Materials: high-strength nylon/polyester webbing
CE, EN 12277 type B, UIAA 105
3-year guarantee

SIMBA

Full body adjustable harness for children less than 40 kg

ZIPKA®²

Specifications

Lighting performances
	maximum	economic
Battery life	90 h	120 h
Distance t=0	29 m	13 m

Colors:
- E94 PS: storm gray
- E94 PT: tropical blue
Operates on three alkaline AAA/LR03 batteries (included)
Compatible with lithium batteries
Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant)
Weight: 69 g including batteries
3-year guarantee
CE

ZIPKA®²

Ultra-compact 4 LED headlamp with retractable cord, three lighting modes (two continuous and one ...

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tech-tips-via-ferrata.pdf [PDF - 1.79 MB]