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 Iko Core
Petzl Iko Core (500)
£76.50
£85.00
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2 In Stock

Lightweight rechargeable headlamp. 500 lumens and only 79g!

Petzl Irvis Crampon
Petzl Irvis Crampon
From £105.30
£117.00
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4 In Stock

Ten point steel crampons for glacier travel, classic mountaineering, and ski touring.

Petzl Irvis Hybrid Crampon
Petzl Irvis Hybrid Crampons
£130.50
£145.00
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1 In Stock

A hybrid crampon with steel front section and aluminium heel section. Choice of front bail.

Petzl Laser Ice Screws
Petzl Laser Ice Screw
£48.60
£54.00
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3 In Stock

A weight saving standard ice screw that is easy to place.

Petzl Laser Protection Ice Screw Protectors (5 pack)
Petzl Laser Protection Ice Screw Protectors (5 pack)
£14.50
2 In Stock

Pack of five protection caps for Petzl ice screws. Will also fit most other screws.

Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screws
Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screw
£61.20
£68.00
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4 In Stock

A weight saving handled ice screw that is easy to place .

Petzl Laser Speed Light Ice Screws
Petzl Laser Speed Light Ice Screw
£76.50
£85.00
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2 In Stock

Ultra-light screw with aluminium tube and steel teeth - ideal for mountaineering and ski-touring.

Petzl Leopard Antisnows
Petzl Leopard Antisnow (pair, T01A AS)
£26.00
1 In Stock

Pair of antiballing plates to fit the very lightweight Petzl Leopard LLF and FL crampons.

Petzl Leopard Crampon LLF
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Petzl Leopard Crampons
£122.40
£136.00
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Extremely ultra-light crampon with two binding systems designed for snow approaches to rock climbs etc.

Petzl Linkin Leash
Petzl Linkin Leash
£13.00
3 In Stock

Removable leash that fits virtually any mountaineering ice axe.

Petzl Lynx and Dart Points (set of 4, T24850)
Petzl Lynx and Dart Points (set of 4, T24850)
£53.00
1 In Stock

Set of four spare points etc for Petzl Lynx and Dart crampons.

Petzl Lynx Antisnow
Petzl Lynx Antisnow (pair, T24960)
£38.00
1 In Stock

A pair of anti-balling plates for the Lynx Crampon.

Petzl Lynx Crampon
Petzl Lynx Crampon
£198.00
£220.00
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7 In Stock

Modular crampons designed for ice climbing, technical mountaineering, and mixed climbing.

Lynx Front Sections - Pair
Petzl Lynx Front Sections (pair)
£108.00
£120.00
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1 In Stock

Replacements for Lynx frfont sections, or modify Petzl Irvis, Vasak or Sarken crampons.

Petzl Masselottes Anti-Vibration Flange (U216EA00)
Petzl Masselottes Anti-Vibration Weight (U216EA00)
£30.00
2 In Stock

Extra weight designed to bolt on to Petzl's picks and reduce vibration.

Petzl Adjama Harness
Petzl Adjama Harness
Petzl Men's Adjama Harness
£76.50
£85.00
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Men's rock and ice climbing and mountaineering harness with adjustable leg loops.

Petzl Meteor Helmet Red/Orange
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Petzl Meteor Helmet
£76.50
£85.00
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2 In Stock

Designed for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring.

Petzl Meteora Helmet
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Petzl Meteora Helmet
£76.50
£85.00
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3 In Stock

Designed for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. Designed for women.

Petzl Micro-Traxion Pulley
Petzl Micro-Traxion Pulley (P53)
£76.50
£85.00
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4 In Stock

An ultra-light ultra-compact locking (or progress-capture) pulley that is exceptionally efficient.

Petzl Mini Marteau Hammer
Petzl Mini Marteau Hammer for Ergonomic, Nomic, Quark, Sum'Tec (U021 BA00)
£34.00
2 In Stock

A very lightweight hammer that will fit the current Ergonomic, Nomic, Quark and Sum'Tec.

Petzl Mini Pulley
Petzl Mini Pulley (P59A)
£47.70
£53.00
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Lightweight pulley with moving side plates which can handle big loads

Petzl Mini Traxion (P054AA00)
Petzl Mini Traxion Pulley (P054AA00)
£99.00
£110.00
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2 In Stock

High-efficiency progress-capture pulley designed for hauling and rescue.

Petzl Mixed Pick
Petzl Mixed Pick (U19DRY)
£53.00
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An extra tough dry-tooling pick for the new generation of Quark, Nomic and Ergo axes.

Petzl Multi-Hook
Petzl Multi-Hook
£34.00
2 In Stock

A clever, folding Abalakov threader, the Multihook has a serrated blade to easily cut tat.

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