Rescue - Petzl

Linking rappels
3. Once tied into the anchor below, release the rope from the
descender and from the progress capture device. Attach the
two ropes onto the anchor so as not to lose them and to back
up the second climber's descent.
Pulling the rope
5. Once the second climber is tied in, pull the rope.
The second pulls the appropriate rope end; the lead climber
checks that it runs smoothly through the maillon. Once the knot
reaches the anchor, the lead climber may begin installing his
progress capture device and descender. Once the two ropes
have been pulled, the lead climber is ready to descend.
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REVERSO 4
The REVERSO 4 belay/rappel device is ultra-light
(59 g, 25 % lighter than the REVERSO 3) and
intuitive to use. V-shaped friction channels with
asymmetrical lateral grooves adapt the friction to the
type of rope for better control. For dynamic double
and twin (diameter ≥ 7.5 mm) and single (diameter
≥ 8.9 mm). A single device for many uses: belaying
a lead climber, or one or two second climbers, and
descending on rappel. Quick changeovers from
Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing
multi-pitch routes.
4. Remove the knots at the ends of the rope. Run the rope end
to be pulled through the maillon.
The friction channels
adapt the friction on the
rope to any diameter.
Information is non-exhaustive. Refer to the other pages as well as to the user instructions and technical manuals. Technical training is essential.