Petzl

Fernand Petzl was only 17 years old in the 1930s when he discovered his passion for caving. Along with his friend, Pierre Chevalier, Fernand Petzl became recognised as a world leading caving specialist. Thanks to their creativity and imagination, they developed the original vertical progression techniques and perfected new equipment (climbing poles, nylon ropes). They were behind many exploits and major discoveries, like the Gouffre Berger in the Vercors Massif. At the same time, they were actively involved in creating associations and institutions that oversee caving and rescue. Fernand Petzl, followed his grandfather into engineering but his one true passion was caving. In 1933, with Pierre Chevalier, he explored 17 kilometres of the Dent de Crolles network. From 1952, he headed the Gouffre Berger expedition, which in 1956 reached a depth of one thousand metres, a world record at the time. In 1933, Fernand began using his engineering skills to producing climbing tools. Petzl’s expertise stems partly from caving - the activity that defines the company’s history. The constraints encountered underground are significant; mud, sand, humidity, and absence of light. Other constraints are activity-related. While exploring a cave, it is not unusual to use fixed ropes that were first installed many years before. In 1968 the first "Petzl" products were sold. Rope clamps and descenders allowed ropes to permanently replace ladders. This new type of "single rope" technique revolutionised caving. Throughout the last 30 years, Petzl has gained a level of experience that is unanimously recognised in the field of verticality, be it underground, in the mountains or in the construction industry.

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Petzl Express
Petzl Express
From £4.00
10 + In Stock

Probably the best climbing wall and sport route extenders. Available in three lengths.

Petzl Expresses
Petzl Express (2022 version)
From £2.65
£5.30
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Probably the best climbing wall and sport route extenders. Available in three lengths.

Petzl Fifi Hook
Petzl Fifi Hook
£9.99
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Classic steel (and therefore hard-wearing) Fifi hook.

Fil Flex Front Bail Pr
Petzl Fil Flex Front Bail (pair, U011AA00)
£33.00
1 In Stock

Allows Petzl full step-in crampons to be fitted to boots without a front step-in welt.

Petzl Fil Wire Front Bail
Petzl Fil Wire Front Bail (pair, T03A FIL)
£26.00
2 In Stock

Bails for Petzl crampons which can be used to convert crampons from semi step-in to full step-in.

Petzl Fil Wire Front Bail Pair Small (pair, U001FA00)
Petzl Fil Wire Front Bail Small (pair, U001FA00)
£25.50
1 In Stock

Pair of narrow toe bails for any type of Petzl crampon.

Petzl Finesse Extenders
Petzl Finesse Extender
From £6.00
10 + In Stock

Very light Dyneema stitched express extender. 10cm and 17cm.

Petzl Fixe Pulley
Petzl Fixe Pulley (PO5SO)
£24.00
3 In Stock

Fixed-sided pulley with self lubricating bearings for hauling systems and tyrolean traverses.

Petzl Flex Link Bars
Petzl Flex Link Bars (pair, T03A BS)
£21.50
1 In Stock

Make Petzl crampons more flexible for use with flexible and/or larger sized boots.

Petzl Footape
Petzl Footape
Petzl Footape
£19.95
1 In Stock

Adjustable webbing foot loop.

Petzl Freino Twist Lock Karabiner
Petzl Freino Twist Lock Karabiner
£38.70
£43.00
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1 In Stock

Self-locking karabiner with a friction spur to quickly provide added rope friction.

Petzl Gemini Twin Pulley
Petzl Gemini Twin Pulley (P66A)
£85.50
£95.00
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1 In Stock

Highly efficient double swing-sided Prusik pulley designed for pulley systems and hauling of heavy loads.

Petzl Glacier Literide
Petzl Glacier Literide
£76.50
£85.00
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3 In Stock

Compact and lightweight ice axe for ski mountaineering, backcountry snowboarding and winter walking. Only 320g.

Petzl Gradistep Etrier
Petzl Gradistep Etrier
£40.00
1 In Stock

Compact pocket etrier that is about the size of your hand and packs into its own self-contained pouch.

Petzl GriGri Turquoise
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Petzl GriGri
£81.00
£90.00
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2 In Stock

Single rope assisted braking belay device with very smooth lowering.

Petzl GriGri + Orange
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Petzl GriGri +
£103.50
£115.00
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1 In Stock
Belay device with assisted braking and anti-panic handle, for all single rope diameters.
Petzl Griprest for Nomic and Ergonomic
Petzl Griprest for Nomic and Ergonomic (U021DA00)
£36.00
1 In Stock

Replacement lower hand rest and spike for the new 2018/19 Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice axes.

Petzl Griprest for the pre 2018 Nomic and Ergo
Petzl Griprest for the pre 2018 Nomic and Ergo (U21 GR3)
£12.99
1 In Stock

Griprest for the 2010/11 Petzl Nomic and Ergo that were made up to 2017.

Petzl Griprest for the Quark
Petzl Griprest for the Quark (U19 GR2)
£15.00
1 In Stock

Griprest for the 2010 and 2018 (current) Quark.

Petzl Griptape
Petzl Griptape
£11.50
8 In Stock

Self-adhesive rubber grip tape for customising ice tools (or replacing worn out hand grips).

Petzl Gully Axe
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Petzl Gully
£126.00
£140.00
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3 In Stock

Ultra-light ice axe for technical mountaineering at altitude and steep skiing. Axe and Hammer versions.

Petzl Hammer Head
Petzl Hammer Head for Ergonomic, Nomic, Quark, Sum'Tec (U19 MAR)
£34.00
1 In Stock

A Hammer Head that can be added to the 2010/11 (current) models of Ergo, Nomic or Quark.

Petzl Ice Pick
Petzl Ice Pick (U19 ICE)
£48.00
4 In Stock

All round pick for the new generation of Quark, Nomic and Ergo axes - the best choice for British users.

Petzl I'D S
Petzl I'D S
Petzl I'D S
£198.00
£220.00
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1 In Stock

Self-braking descender with anti-panic function.

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