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 Mixed Pick
Petzl Mixed Pick (U19DRY)
£53.00
2 In Stock
Petzl Multi-Hook
Petzl Multihook
£34.00
1 In Stock
Petzl Nano Traxion
Petzl Nano Traxion (P053AA00)
£72.00
£80.00
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5 In Stock
Petzl Nao+ Belt Kit
Petzl Nao+ Belt Kit
£32.00
1 In Stock
Petzl Nimbo Back-Up Pad
Petzl Nimbo Back-Up Pad
£64.80
£72.00
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Petzl Nomic
Petzl Nomic
£243.00
£270.00
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2 In Stock
Petzl Nomic Pair
Petzl Nomic - Pair Deal!
£432.00
£540.00
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Petzl Octo
Petzl Octo
£29.00
5 In Stock
Petzl OK Oval Screwgate Karabiner half open
Petzl OK Oval Screwgate Karabiner
£15.00
5 In Stock
Petzl Oscillante Pulley
Petzl Oscillante Pulley (P02A)
£18.00
3 In Stock
Petzl Pandion Harness
Petzl Pandion Harness
£39.99
4 In Stock
Petzl Panga Helmet (Pack of 4 or 5)
Petzl Panga Helmet (Pack of 4) Petzl Panga Helmet (Pack of 4)
Petzl Panga Helmet (Pack of 5)
£249.75
£277.50
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Petzl Partner Pulley
Petzl Partner Pulley (P52A)
£36.00
£40.00
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Petzl Paw
Petzl Paw
£40.50
£45.00
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Petzl Picks for older axes
Petzl Petzl-Charlet Picks - older axes
£38.00
4 In Stock
Petzl Picchu Helmet
Petzl Picchu Helmet Petzl Picchu Helmet
Petzl Picchu Helmet
£51.00
1 In Stock
Petzl Pick and Spike Protection
Petzl Pick and Spike Protection (U82003)
£11.50
6 In Stock
Petzl Pirana Descender
Petzl Pirana Descender
£30.00
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Petzl Pixa 1
Petzl Pixa 1
£38.00
1 In Stock
Petzl Pixa 2
Petzl Pixa 2
£45.60
1 In Stock
Petzl Pixa 3
Petzl Pixa 3
£62.40
1 In Stock
Petzl Pixa 3R
Petzl Pixa 3R
£91.80
£102.00
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Petzl Pro Traxion Pulley (P055AA00)
Petzl Pro Traxion Pulley (P055AA00)
£98.10
£109.00
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Petzl Protec
Petzl Protec
£14.50
8 In Stock

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