Stop descender - PETZL Designed for caving, the STOP Petzl is a descender with assisted braking. - It is used with semi - static ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm in diameter. - It allows better control of the descent and facilitates rope maneuvers. - The ergonomic handle makes gripping and use particularly comfortable. - The friction zones, in stainless steel, ensure a very high durability The advantages of the new model: - Comfortable grip and easy to release the rope, thanks to the ergonomic handle. - Handle oriented towards the user for better control of the scrolling of the rope. - Gear reduction of the handle for a comfortable descent. - Rope installation diagram engraved on the descender. - Locking ratchet on the openable flange allowing easy installation of the rope, while keeping the device connected to the harness. - Long connection hole allowing the FREINO Z carabiner to be turned around and thus make the descender captive when transferring from the gear loop to the half - round carabiner. Very high durability, thanks to the stainless steel pulley and cam. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS : - Material(s): aluminum flange, stainless steel pulley and cam. - Rope compatibility: semi - static rope from 8.5 to 11 mm. - Weight: 350g. - This product has been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the EC 2016/425 regulation for PPE (category 3) according to EN 15151 - 1: 2012 standards