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Work positioning lanyard: the new version of the GRILLON

Petzl News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:55:06 +0100

The new version of the GRILLON work positioning lanyard can be used in double or single modes.
It can be adapted to address different situations encountered in the field.

Check out the video, which demonstrates the new features that make the GRILLON lanyard so versatile:

Petzl Professional wallpapers

Petzl Pro — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:08:11 +0100

In conjunction with the publication of the new Petzl Professionnel 2010 catalog, check out these 4 new wallpapers for your computer screen: work-at-height, hands-free lighting and technical rescue.

2010 Pro Catalog available for download

Petzl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:34:54 +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 14:01:56 +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.

Redwoods: The Super Trees in this month's National Geographic Magazine

Petzl America — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:52:36 +0200

This month's issue of National Geographic Magazine features an amazing feature story by Joel Bourne about the massive redwood trees in Northern California. In addition to the entralling article about these unique towering giants, there are several great videos on the web (many of which feature Petzl's tree climbing equipment), including a 'making-of' the cover shot - 84 images of a 300-foot tree stiched together.

Petzl on the Eiffel Tower

Eric Wynn — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:35:13 +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.

Tactical EXO video by Military Times' GearScout

Petzl America — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:11:55 +0200

Check out this video by the guys at the Military Times of the Tactical EXO EASHOOK. South Salt Lake City Tactical Officer Steve Crandall demonstrates the use of the EXO for tactical situations. For the full article, go to the GearScout blog.

Premier Symposium Québécois de la Via Ferrata: 24-25 septembre

Petzl America — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:01:42 +0200

Date: 24-25 septembre 2009
Lieu: Via Ferrata du Diable; Parc national du Mont-Tremblant - Secteur La Diable, Lac-Supérieur, Québec, Canada

Ce symposium vise à rassembler les guides, formateurs, animateurs, opérateurs, gestionnaires et tous ceux qui s’intéressent à cette activité émergente.

Wind Turbine Rope Access & Confined Space Rescue Workshop: Sept. 15

Petzl America — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:53:06 +0200

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Location: Petzl America Drop Testing and Training Facility - Clearfield, Utah

2009 International Tree Climbing Championships

Petzl America — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:08:25 +0200

The International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC), which took place July 24 & 25 in Providence, Rhode Island, attracts the very best tree climbers from around the world to compete in a series of events meant to test arborists' skills and abilities.

ISA 2009 ITCC - photo copyright: Davey Tree

Introducing the new line of FALCON harnesses

Petzl Pro — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:50:23 +0200

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

Petzl attends the 2009 FDIC

Petzl America — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:15:05 +0200

Indianapolis, Indiana
April 23-25, 2009

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Petzl Pro — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:42:17 +0200

Treecare championships video

Petzl Pro — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:40:13 +0200

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 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:35:39 +0200

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.

Catalog 2009 to download

Petzl Pro — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:50:43 +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 16:16:47 +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 14:57:45 +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 16:20:28 +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.