{"product_id":"petzl-footape-foot-loop","title":"Petzl Footape Foot Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl Footape Foot Loop is a versatile tool designed for use with an ASCENSION or BASIC rope clamp when ascending ropes. Its elastic feature can be adjusted to accommodate any type of footwear, ensuring a secure fit at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis foot loop is designed to attach seamlessly to an ASCENSION or BASIC rope clamp, facilitating rope ascents.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe underfoot strap is crafted to resist abrasion and features slight rigidity, ensuring effortless entry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn integrated elastic secures the foot within the loop and offers adjustable length, making it compatible with any footwear while allowing for compact storage when not in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DoubleBack buckle enables quick and precise adjustment of the foot loop’s length for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.041%; height: 39.1796px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5205%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eMaterial(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1223%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eNylon, steel, aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5205%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1223%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.5205%;\"\u003eInner Pack Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1223%;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for maintaining your equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068Tx0000077Rz5IAE\"\u003eDownload the PDF - 3.28 MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Content\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a Single Rope Clamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single rope clamp is not trustworthy; it is recommended to use two rope clamps together and\/or to use a backup belay system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. A single rope clamp is not trustworthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusting the belay to a single rope clamp in motion on the rope is risky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a risk of the rope clamp coming off the rope:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e- Accidental opening of the safety catch is possible while ascending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a risk of the rope clamp slipping on the rope:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e- Excessive mud or ice on the rope, holding the cam open due to poor hand positioning, foreign objects interfering with the cam (branches, pack straps or clothing), worn teeth...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is risk of disconnecting the rope clamp's lanyard, if the carabiner opens (rubbing).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreaking strength is not an issue when a single rope clamp is used by one person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll of the certification tests, and Petzl's internal tests, are done on a single rope clamp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen a rope clamp is on the rope and loaded, it is nearly impossible to cause it to disengage or slip. It's when the rope clamp is unloaded and\/or moving on the rope that there is a risk of slippage or detachment from the rope.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Differences between a ventral rope clamp and a rope clamp on a lanyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Differences between a ventral rope clamp and a rope clamp on a lanyard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072Jc2AAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentral Rope Clamp \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ventral rope clamp is connected directly to the harness without extension. Its stable position allows for good rope glide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a minimum of precautions, the user can ensure that a loop of slack is not created while progressing, thus maintaining a very low potential fall distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ventral rope clamp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072Jc7AAE\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"247\" height=\"376\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope Clamp on a Lanyard (or hand rope clamp)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lanyard offers more freedom of movement to the user, who can mistakenly find themself above the rope clamp, or with a slack lanyard. This creates the potential for a free fall. As with the ventral rope clamp, one must also monitor the tension in the rope between the rope clamp and the anchor. Any loop of slack is dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"328\" width=\"427\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072JcCAAU\" alt=\"Rope clamp on a lanyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe risk of falling on a slack lanyard is partly covered by the rope clamp standards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe EN 12841 type B standard (rope clamps for work): fall test on a dynamic lanyard, rope clamp on a semi-static rope at 1 m from the anchor. Test using the mass marked on the rope clamp (140 kg for ASCENSION, BASIC, CROLL on compatible rope diameters greater than 10 mm).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEN 567 standard (rope clamps for sport): no fall test.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetzl's internal tests complement the requirements of the standards by being based on realistic usage scenarios.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese tests help ensure that the rope clamps do not tear the rope under the most unfavourable conditions (fall distance equal to the lanyard length, 1 m from the anchor, 80 kg dummy, ropes of compatible diameters).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Different modes of rope clamp use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope Ascent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user is hanging on a progression rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recommended rope ascent system includes a ventral rope clamp (CROLL) and a rope clamp on a lanyard (BASIC, ASCENSION).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main risks occur at particular moments, when attaching \/ removing the rope clamps: start of the ascent, passing a knot, passing an intermediate anchor, arriving at the anchor station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a single rope clamp is not trustworthy, it is recommended to use two rope clamps, both attached to the harness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9971%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.3456%;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"338\" width=\"109\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072JcHAAU\" alt=\"Rope ascent\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.056%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072JcMAAU\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"249\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0446%;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"283\" width=\"214\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072JcRAAU\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgression along a fixed rope\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user has their weight on the feet, using one or more rope clamps for self-belay and as an aid to progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe user has their hands free to slide the rope clamps along the safety rope, in order to always keep slack out of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf there is a low probability of a fall, using a single rope clamp is possible; the user must always keep slack out of the rope between the rope clamp and the anchor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Progression along a fixed rope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/0681r0000072JcWAAU\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"285\" height=\"326\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135371333859,"sku":"A090,C47A","price":46.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1264\/3521\/files\/Petzl_Footape_Foot_Loop.jpg?v=1768252225","url":"https:\/\/www.outdooraction.com.au\/products\/petzl-footape-foot-loop","provider":"Outdoor Action","version":"1.0","type":"link"}