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Petzl: Pirana Variable Friction Descender
Descender with three braking positions, designed for use with canyoning descent techniques. For single or double ropes.

  • Three different braking positions to choose from before beginning descent depending on the user's weight, the rope's diameter and the terrain.
  • Two supplementary braking spurs allow friction to be increased during descent.
  • A carabiner with a cross section of 12 mm (like an ATTACHE) provides a tight fit in the small hole, creating a rigid carabiner / descender unit:
    • stays securely attached to the harness during rope insertion, to help prevent loss
    • greatly reduces the risk of leverage on the carabiner gate (poor positioning).
  • Designed to be used with the "Rapid" technique, which prevents the formation of a lark's head knot around the body of the PIRANA and reduces kinks in the rope, without decreasing braking friction.

Technical specifications

  • For use on ropes from 8 to 13 mm
  • Designed for single rope
  • Can be used on double ropes, but certain braking positions may not be usable depending on the ropes' diameter
  • For use with a locking carabiner with a 12 mm cross section (ATTACHE or WILLIAM)
  • 90 g
  • 3"W x 4.5"H

Available in Silver and Black.



Product Code: PTZ-D05
Manufacturer: Petzl
Price: $32.99

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