Petzl STOP Assisted-Breaking Descender for Caving

Petzl STOP Assisted-Breaking Descender for Caving

STOP is an assisted-braking descender designed for caving. It is used with 8.5 to 11mm diameter low stretch kernmantel ropes. It improves descent control and facilitates rope maneuvers. The ergonomic handle makes for a particularly comfortable grip and usability. Friction zones are Stainless Steel to ensure great durability.

Descent Control:

• Assisted braking improves control during the descent
• Rope maneuvers are facilitated when passing intermediate anchors
• Compatible with 8.5 to 11 mm diameter low stretch kernmantel ropes

Comfort:

• The ergonomic handle allows you to easily unblock the rope and lower someone
• Handle faces user for better control of rope glide
• Design of the handled camming mechanism offers a comfortable descent
• Installation diagram engraved on the descender
• Safety gate on the openable side plate allows the rope to be installed easily while the device remains connected to the harness
• Elongated connection hole allows the FREINO Z carabiner to be rotated in order to make the descender loss-proof when transferred from gear loop to semi-circular carabiner

Stainless steel pulley and cam provide great durability