Petzl REVERSO – Versatile and Lightweight Belay/Rappel Device

Petzl REVERSO is a versatile and ultra-light belay/rappel device designed for single-pitch and multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering. It allows you to belay a climbing partner, rappel on one or two rope strands and use Reverso mode to belay one or two seconding climbers from an anchor.

Its compact aluminium construction weighs only 57 g, making REVERSO particularly suitable for mountaineering and long multi-pitch routes where reducing equipment weight is important.

Key Features

Versatile Belay and Rappel Use

REVERSO can be used for standard belaying as well as rappelling on one or two rope strands, making it a versatile device for a wide range of climbing applications.

Reverso Mode

Reverso mode allows the user to belay one or two seconding climbers from an anchor with assisted braking. This makes the device particularly useful for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering.

Controlled Braking

V-shaped friction grooves enable controlled braking, while the specific rope-channel design allows the rope to glide smoothly through the device.

Release Hole

A dedicated release hole allows the belayer to give slack to a seconding climber using just one carabiner when the device is used in Reverso mode.

Engraved Installation Diagrams

Rope installation diagrams for standard belaying and Reverso mode are engraved directly on the device for convenient reference.

Ultra-Light and Durable

REVERSO weighs only 57 g. The rounded design of the rope slots limits device wear and helps extend its service life.

Wide Rope Compatibility

• Single ropes: 8.5–11 mm
• Half ropes: 7.1–9.2 mm
• Twin ropes: 6.9–9.2 mm

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Petzl
• Model: REVERSO
• Type: Belay/rappel device
• Weight: 57 g
• Material: Aluminum frame
• Single rope compatibility: 8.5–11 mm
• Half rope compatibility: 7.1–9.2 mm
• Twin rope compatibility: 6.9–9.2 mm
• Certifications: EN 15151-2, UIAA
• Reverso mode: Yes
• Seconding climbers: One or two
• Rappelling: One or two rope strands
• Braking: V-shaped friction grooves
• Recommended use: single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering

References and Colours

• Gray: D017AA00
• Green: D017AA01
• Red/Orange: D017AA02

Why Choose Petzl REVERSO?

Petzl REVERSO combines an exceptionally low 57 g weight with excellent versatility. A single compact device can be used for belaying, rappelling and belaying one or two seconding climbers from an anchor, making it especially useful for multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering.

When Should You Choose It?

REVERSO is particularly suitable for mountaineering, multi-pitch routes and traditional climbing when low equipment weight, compatibility with one or two rope strands and the ability to belay seconding climbers from an anchor are important.

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