Zigzag descender - Petzl

ZIGZAG descender - PETZL The Zigzag mechanical Prusik allows you to move efficiently in the tree, while maintaining the gestures specific to the classic Prusik pulley system. - The locking chain provides precision and fluidity in movement. - The pulley, mounted on sealed ball bearings, makes it easy to take up the slack. - Use on double rope and single rope gives it excellent versatility. - The lower connection hole is fixed to guarantee the alignment of the device in the axis of the worker and to optimize the grip. Intuitive handling: - Gesture identical to that of the classic Prusik pulley system for immediate handling, - Automatic blocking of the device on the rope, when the blocking chain is deployed. For efficient movements in the tree: - Fluid and precise slack take - up, thanks to the release lever offering very high precision when moving. Adjusting the pressure on this lever makes it possible to modulate the speed of movement, - Ease of taking up slack, thanks to the pulley mounted on sealed ball bearings and the spread and curved flanges, - Fixed lower connection hole to guarantee the alignment of the device in the axis of the worker and to optimize the grip. Versatility of use: - Can be used on a double rope and also on a single rope, thanks to the CHICANE accessory offering more braking on the descent and the Knee Ascent pedals facilitating the ascents, - Upper connection hole for the return of the rope when using a double rope or the additional Chicane brake when using a single rope. It incorporates a flexible retaining ring allowing the positioning of the connector along the major axis, - Secondary connection hole to add a ZILLON lanyard or connect a second system. Sustainability : - Steel construction to increase durability, - Spread and curved flanges for better wear resistance. Rope compatibility: 11.5 to 13 mm in diameter. - The Zigzag prusik makes it possible to work in compliance with the ANSI Z133 standard. - Material(s): aluminium, steel, polyamide. - Weight: 365g. - Rope compatibility: semi - static rope (EN 1891 type A). - Maximum working load: 140 kg. - This product has been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of EC Regulation 2016/425 for PPE (category 3) according to the standard: Relevant Articles 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1. 6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.3, 4.4, 6 and 7 of EN 12841: 2006 Instructions for use including a list of accessories that can be used with this PPE click HERE