Chicane additional brake - Petzl

Additional brake CHICANE - PETZL The Chicane additional brake allows the use on single rope of the Zigzag and Zigzag Plus mechanical Prusiks. It provides permanent additional braking when descending. The excellent maintenance of the set, Chicane and mechanical Prusik, ensures smooth sliding of the rope in the brake when climbing. The ergonomic handle provides excellent grip and facilitates movement when returning from a branch. Thanks to the openable flange, installation is quick and easy. Allows the use on single rope of the mechanical Prusiks Zigzag and Zigzag Plus: - Permanent additional braking on descent, thanks to the two friction axes adding friction, - To be used with an Am'D or OK carabiner (not supplied). The H profile of the carabiner, combined with the mechanical Prusik retaining ring, provide excellent support for the assembly, Chicane and mechanical Prusik, which ensures smooth sliding of the rope in the brake when climbing, - Ergonomic handle for easy movement when returning from the branch. Ease of installation: - Openable flange allowing quick and easy installation on the rope, - Triple action unlocking to limit the risk of involuntary opening of the flange, - Connects to the top hole of the mechanical Prusik. Optimized durability, thanks to the two friction pins, available as spare parts. Chicane allows you to work in compliance with the ANSI Z133 standard. - Material(s): aluminium, steel, polyamide. - Weight: 255g. - Minimum rope diameter: 11.5mm. - Max. rope diameter: 13mm. - Rope compatibility: semi - static rope (EN 1891 type A). - Maximum working load: 140 kg. - Certificate(s): CE.