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PETZL Pirana Descender

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  • PETZL Pirana Descender

    The Petzl Pirana Descender has three braking positions designed for use with canyoneering descent techniques.

    Features/Benefits:

    • Choose from three braking positions depending on the user weight, the rope diameter, and terrain
    • Two supplementary braking spurs allow friction to be increased during descent
    • Carabiner with 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
    • Designed for use on single ropes 8 to 13 mm
    • Can be used on some double ropes (braking positions depend on diameter)
    • Use with a locking carabiner with a 12 mm cross section (ATTACHE or WILLIAM)

  • PETZL Pirana Descender

    Weight (grams) 90 g
    Weight 3.2 oz.

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PETZL Pirana Descender
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 3 customers

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7/21/2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

VERY FAST, AND DEPENDABLE

By ZIP-LINE CONCEPTS

from BRISTOL R.I.

About Me Outdoor Professional

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Tough

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trip
    • Mountaineering

    Comments about PETZL Pirana Descender:

    I USE THIS PRODUCT TO REPEL OFF CLIFFS. IT GIVES ME THE ABILITY TO LOCK THE LINE IN MID AIR TO GET SHOTS OF MY ZIP-LINERS

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    8/30/2011
     
    5.0

    Size doesn't matter

    By Dan the Man

    from Chelmsford, MA

    About Me Avid Climber

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy to use
    • Fast
    • Small

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about PETZL Pirana Descender:

        Small but fast, you can't go wrong with this. I use mine any chance I get and its amazing. Even double rope rappeling with this is fun as long as you have the weight for it.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        2/1/2011
         
        4.0

        Great Descender with options

        By "BO"

        from Fort Rucker, Alabama

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Multiple applications

        Cons

        • Requires certain "biners"

        Best Uses

        • Descending tying off
        • Outdoor climbing

        Comments about PETZL Pirana Descender:

        Great descender from Petzl. Lot's of options for stopping or tying off on the way down or belaying. Make sure, if you purchase, that you also have a smaller diameter carabiner to attach to it ( such as a PETZL Attache Carabiner). The hole and rubber buffer is small and just won't accept any carabiner for use.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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