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Petzl on the Eiffel Tower

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.

04/09/2009 - Product news Read more
Tactical EXO video by Military Times' GearScout

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.

24/08/2009 - News Read more
Premier Symposium Québécois de la Via Ferrata: 24-25 septembre

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.

14/08/2009 - News Read more
Wind Turbine Rope Access & Confined Space Rescue Workshop: Sept. 15

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

14/08/2009 - News Read more
2009 International Tree Climbing Championships

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

06/08/2009 - News Read more
Introducing the new line of FALCON harnesses
This new line of harnesses is specifically designed for rescue professionals.

13/07/2009 - Product news Read more
Treecare championships video

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

28/04/2009 - In the field Read more
New SEQUOIA harnesses

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.

25/05/2009 - Product news Read more
Catalog 2009 to download

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).

28/04/2009 - Product news Read more
Info - MYO headlamps and AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries

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.

28/04/2009 - Safety information Read more

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