On multi-pitch routes, we depend on the Petzl Connect Adjust as our personal anchor system. The webbing end affixes to our belay loop with a simple girth hitch, while the ergonomic tube-style device lets us quickly and easily adjust the rope length once we're clipped to the anchor. The included retainer slips on our locking 'biner (sold separately) to prevent cross-loading, and we tie a cord to the adjuster's rear loop to simplify unblocking the rope when weighted.
Price: $74.95 from Backcountry
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| $74.95 | Visit Store |
Attached to our belay loop with a simple girth hitch, the Petzl Dual Connect Adjust is ready to go when we reach the chains. The ergonomic adjuster allows for single-hand operation to tune to the perfect length once clipped to our anchor, while the included...
BAR is removable and installs on the ATTACHE carabiner to keep it from cross loading. It orients the carabiner to load the major axis when used for belaying or roping up on a glacier. It offers more comfort and increased security when in the closed position...
It's not just about the swing. Sometimes the ice is harder than your swing, or there isn't any ice at all, which is where Petzl's Masselottes come in handy. These weights attach to your pick to give you a stronger swing for that thick ice, and as for...