Petzl: Reverso 3 Belay Device

An ultra light, multi-purpose belay/rappel tool, the Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device provides a wide range of friction that manages variable rope sizes and uses. Lightweight and easy to use, the asymmetric V-shaped grooved friction channels regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and conditions. The Reverso 3 provides effective braking on half and twin ropes to 7.5 mm, and effective braking on single ropes to 8.9 mm. To enhance team logistics this device can belay the leader, one or two seconding climbers, independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers, and can be used for rappelling. This tool also allows for quick change-over from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes.

• Material: hot-forged aluminum
• Ultra-light design, minimalist construction
• Single device for all rope types gives effective braking on half and twin ropes to 7,5 mm, effective braking on single ropes to 8,9 mm
• Can belay the leader, one or two seconding climbers and can be used for rappelling
• Independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers in Reverso mode
• Quick change-overs from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes
• V-shaped friction channels increased friction on thin ropes, adapted for larger diameter ropes, increases holding power in Reverso mode
• Asymmetrically grooved sidewalls increased braking power during a leader or top rope fall or while rappelling
• Rope smoothly slides through device when taking up slack
• Carabiner hole to release device when loaded in Reverso mode
• Will not kink ropes regardless of the mode used
• Separates the two strands of rope when belaying and rappelling
• Reverso mode attachment point is easy to identify
• Keeper cable keeps the device from moving up the rope when belaying and reduces chances of losing the device
• Usage diagrams (standard belay and Reverso modes) engraved on device
• Weight: 72 g.