Petzl Verso Belay-Rappel Device

Petzl's Verso is an excellent, lightweight device for belaying and rappelling with one or two rope strands. This product is the lightest in Petzl's range, making it a top choice for climbers. Its unique design allows for smooth rope gliding and minimises wear. It's compatible with a wide range of rope diameters: single ropes between 8.5 and 11 mm, half ropes between 7.1 and 9.2 mm, and twin ropes between 6.9 and 9.2 mm.

Features

Suitable for a wide range of rope diameters:

• It is compatible with dynamic single ropes ranging from 8.5 to 11 mm in diameter.
• It accommodates dynamic half ropes with diameters between 7.1 and 9.2 mm.
• It also works with dynamic twin ropes measuring from 6.9 to 9.2 mm.
  
  

Simple to use:

• Feeding slack and catching falls can be done using standard belay techniques, always ensuring that a hand remains on the brake side of the rope.
• The V-shaped friction grooves allow for controlled braking, providing extra stability.
• The rope moves smoothly through the device, enhancing usability.
• The device can be used for both belaying a climber and rappelling.
• The device features engraved rope installation diagrams for both belaying and rappelling.
  
  

Lightweight and durable:

• The device is compact and ultra-lightweight, weighing only 55 g.
• The rounded design of the rope slots helps reduce wear, thus prolonging the device's lifespan.

Specifications

Technology

Technical Notice

• Download the PDF : technical-notice-VERSO-3 - 2.66 MB

Tips for maintaining your equipment

• Download the PDF - 3.56 MB

Inspection

PPE inspection procedure

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PPE checklist

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Technical Content

Choice of Carabiners for Attaching a Verson or Reverso to the Harness

Key issues and risks The VERSO or REVERSO must be detached and re-attached each time the rope is installed, on every pitch of the climb. The large number of manipulations during the day increases the risk of error. Each time slack is given, the rope becomes slack, so the device and its carabiner can move about and become poorly positioned, and can remain so when the system again comes under tension. The rope running through the carabiner can rub against the locking sleeve. The belay/rappel system's carabiner is frequently used alone, with no possibility for redundancy. If the carabiner opens or breaks, the user will certainly fall. The most important risks to consider

Why this choice? • The Am’D's shape offers a good support zone for the frame of the VERSO or REVERSO • The SCREW-LOCK system allows the carabiner to remain unlocked until both ropes are installed. Warning: ropes moving through the carabiner can rub against the sleeve and unlock it: watch for the appearance of the red visual indicator. • The BALL-LOCK system is less sensitive to the rope rubbing against the sleeve

Precautions for use • Do a partner check at each connection • Regularly monitor your belay device and the positioning of the carabiner during use, especially when it is reloaded after having been unloaded  • Verify that the SCREW-LOCK sleeve is properly locked at each connection (red indicator not visible)

Notes

• The ATTACHE can be used for this application. Warning: if the carabiner rotates when using larger diameter half ropes, the ropes can become damaged by the inside edges of the gate
• The TWIST-LOCK system is not recommended for this application, as the sleeve can be unlocked and the gate opened by a single motion of the rope