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.

Petzl Caritool Small
Petzl Caritool
£8.50
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Petzl Caritool Professional Large
Petzl Caritool Professional Large
£13.45
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Petzl Caritool Professional Small
Petzl Caritool Professional Small
£8.00
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Petzl Coeur Hanger and Bolt Stainless Steel
Petzl Coeur Hanger and Bolt Stainless Steel
£7.50
£7.75
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Petzl Coeur Hanger Stainless Steel
Petzl Coeur Hanger Stainless Steel
£2.65
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Petzl Collinox Bolt - Resin In
Petzl Collinox Bolt - Resin In
£14.40
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Petzl Corax Harness
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Petzl Corax Harness
£60.30
£67.00
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Petzl Corax Harness
Petzl Corax Harness Petzl Corax Harness
Petzl Corax Harness (2023 model)
£48.80
£61.00
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Petzl Cord-Tec (pair)
Petzl Cord-Tec (pair)
£15.00
2 In Stock
Petzl Core Lithium-Ion Battery
Petzl Core Battery (not to be posted)
£29.00
2 In Stock
Petzl Crampon Bars Long
Petzl Crampon Bars
From £15.50
2 In Stock
Petzl Crampon Strap
Petzl Crampon Straps (pair, T05850)
£28.50
2 In Stock
Petzl Crevasse Rescue Kit
Petzl Crevasse Rescue Kit
£157.50
£175.00
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Petzl Croll Ascender Large
Petzl Croll Ascender Large
£52.20
£58.00
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Petzl Croll Small
Petzl Croll Ascender Small
£52.20
£58.00
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Petzl Dart Leverlock Crampon
Petzl Dart Leverlock Crampon
£202.05
£224.50
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Petzl D-Lynx
Petzl D-Lynx
£155.70
£173.00
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Petzl Dual Connect Adjust
Petzl Dual Connect Adjust
£53.00
3 In Stock
Petzl Dual Connect Vario
Petzl Dual Connect Vario
£58.00
2 In Stock
Petzl Duffel 65L
Petzl Duffel 65L Petzl Duffel 65L
Petzl Duffel 65L
£124.20
£138.00
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Petzl Duffel 85L
Petzl Duffel 85L Petzl Duffel 85L
Petzl Duffel 85L
£135.00
£150.00
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Petzl E Plus Lite
Petzl E Plus Lite
£29.00
1 In Stock

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