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Multi-pitch climbing

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Climbing with alternate leaders

Climbing with alternate leaders
Belaying a second with the MICRO TRAXION = danger!

Belaying a second with the MICRO TRAXION = danger!
Belaying a second with the MINI TRAXION: danger!

Belaying a second with the MINI TRAXION: danger!
To read for self-belaying

To read for self-belaying
General principles for solo climbing with a fixed belay rope

General principles for solo climbing with a fixed belay rope
Setting up a self-belay system on two ropes with two ascenders

Setting up a self-belay system on two ropes with two ascenders
Installation on one single rope with two ascenders

Installation on one single rope with two ascenders
Appendix 1: Petzl dœs not recommend using only one ascender for self-belaying.

Appendix 1: Petzl dœs not recommend using only one ascender for self-belaying.
Appendix 2: Detail of installation on two ropes with two ascenders

Appendix 2: Detail of installation on two ropes with two ascenders
Appendix 3: Detail of installation on one rope with two ascenders

Appendix 3: Detail of installation on one rope with two ascenders
Appendix 4: Precautions and introduction to risk analysis

Appendix 4: Precautions and introduction to risk analysis
Appendix 5: Analysis of solutions observed in the field - Use of a single ascender with knots in the rope.

Appendix 5: Analysis of solutions observed in the field - Use of a single ascender with knots in the rope.
Appendix 6: Analysis of solutions observed in the field. Use of one ascender and clipping into knots on a second rope

Appendix 6: Analysis of solutions observed in the field. Use of one ascender and clipping into knots on a second rope
PARTNER CHECK

PARTNER CHECK
How to coil the rope?

How to coil the rope?
Rope too short: warning - danger!

Rope too short: warning - danger!
Primary dangers when using a rope

Primary dangers when using a rope
Installing an equalized belay station

Installing an equalized belay station
Carabiner basics

Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for attaching a GRIGRI to the harness

Choice of carabiner for attaching a GRIGRI to the harness
Choice of carabiners for attaching a VERSO or REVERSO to the harness

Choice of carabiners for attaching a VERSO or REVERSO to the harness
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a rock climbing or via ferrata lanyard

Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a rock climbing or via ferrata lanyard
Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor

Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment

Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.

Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Belaying and descending on multi-pitch climbs on a single rope

Belaying and descending on multi-pitch climbs on a single rope
Rappelling

Rappelling
Pitons

Pitons
Length of my new rope and the middle of the rope

Length of my new rope and the middle of the rope
Change in the length of my rope after use

Change in the length of my rope after use
Hauling a bag: preparation and technique

Hauling a bag: preparation and technique
Aid climbing progression

Aid climbing progression
Second climber stuck: hauling on a loaded rope

Second climber stuck: hauling on a loaded rope
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Essential gear for multi-pitch climbing Petzl recommendations and technical information: key pages to explore PPE inspection, visit the product pages for all key information Petzl headlamps : a tale of quality Tips and techniques for multi-pitch climbing Carabiner how to guide: choosing and using the right carabiner

Your equipment Multi-pitch climbing

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Advanced Lady
SITTA Harness for pros and experts, for intensive use on any terrain
SIROCCO® Ultra-lightweight climbing and mountaineering helmet with reinforced protection
REVERSO® 4 Ultra-light multipurpose belay/rappel device with braking adapted to different rope diameters and suppleness; Reverso mode
VOLTA® 9.2 mm Multi-type, ultra-light 9.2 mm diameter rope for classic mountaineering and elite climbing performance
Sm'D Very versatile, lightweight, compact, D-shaped locking carabiner
ANGE FINESSE Quickdraw with ultra-light ANGE carabiners
DUAL CONNECT ADJUST Double positioning lanyard with one fixed arm and one adjustable arm
PUR'ANNEAU Very lightweight sling in high-modulus polyethylene
BUG Backpack for single-day multi-pitch climbing
e+LITE® Ultra-compact emergency headlamp. 50 lumens
REACTIK® Compact, rechargeable and intelligent headlamp with REACTIVE LIGHTING technology that automatically adjusts brightness to the needs of the user. 220 lumens
REACTIK® + Multi-beam, rechargeable headlamp that is programmable, thanks to the MyPetzl Light mobile app. Features REACTIVE LIGHTING technology that automatically adapts light intensity to user needs. 300 lumens
MyPetzl Light The Petzl mobile app customizes lighting performance of the REACTIK + and NAO + headlamps
ADJAMA Climbing and mountaineering harness with adjustable leg loops
METEOR Lightweight and versatile helmet
REVERSO® 4 Ultra-light multipurpose belay/rappel device with braking adapted to different rope diameters and suppleness; Reverso mode
RUMBA® 8.0 mm 8.0 mm diameter half rope for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering, with Duratec Dry treatment
Am’D D-shaped locking carabiner for attaching devices to a harness
SPIRIT EXPRESS Quickdraw for sport climbing
CONNECT ADJUST Single positioning lanyard with adjustable arm
ST'ANNEAU Dyneema® sling
BUG Backpack for single-day multi-pitch climbing
e+LITE® Ultra-compact emergency headlamp. 50 lumens
REACTIK® + Multi-beam, rechargeable headlamp that is programmable, thanks to the MyPetzl Light mobile app. Features REACTIVE LIGHTING technology that automatically adapts light intensity to user needs. 300 lumens
MyPetzl Light The Petzl mobile app customizes lighting performance of the REACTIK + and NAO + headlamps
LUNA Women's climbing and mountaineering harness with adjustable leg loops
METEOR Lightweight and versatile helmet
REVERSO® 4 Ultra-light multipurpose belay/rappel device with braking adapted to different rope diameters and suppleness; Reverso mode
RUMBA® 8.0 mm 8.0 mm diameter half rope for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering, with Duratec Dry treatment
Am’D D-shaped locking carabiner for attaching devices to a harness
SPIRIT EXPRESS Quickdraw for sport climbing
CONNECT ADJUST Single positioning lanyard with adjustable arm
ST'ANNEAU Dyneema® sling
BUG Backpack for single-day multi-pitch climbing
e+LITE® Ultra-compact emergency headlamp. 50 lumens
REACTIK® + Multi-beam, rechargeable headlamp that is programmable, thanks to the MyPetzl Light mobile app. Features REACTIVE LIGHTING technology that automatically adapts light intensity to user needs. 300 lumens
MyPetzl Light The Petzl mobile app customizes lighting performance of the REACTIK + and NAO + headlamps

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News and videos Multi-pitch climbing

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