Petzl footlocker

[Ghivelder]

In the 2003 sherrill catalog there is a new device made by Petzl called "footlocker". Strangely enough the Italian Petzl reseller has never heard of it.
Has anyone seen it, tried it, used it???

Sergio

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Petzl decided to produce this again after not making any for a few years. I've never used one at work but I have at the shows. Its a nice, compact tool. Robert Phillips uses one I think.

The FL is a much safer DdRT ascender than the shell, handled ascenders I think. since the ropes are captured, there is less of a chance that the rope will jam.

Tom

 

[Tim_Gardner]

The Petzl Shunt works DdRT and SRT. It was designed as a replacement for the prussic for foot locking and backing up a figure 8. There are no parts to remove to install the rope(s). The ropes are also captured in the Shunt. The best part is it costs $40.00 as compared to the $99.00 for the Footlocker. It can also be used as a mechanical hitch when you use the standing end of your climbing line to double crotch or as a lanyard adjuster.

 

[frans]

Now that i use the 'fly' rope I am eager to try out this device
Frans