| The Reverso is a new device for belaying the leader or the second, on either single or double dynamic rope. Designed for multi-pitch climbs on rock or ice, the Reverso is different from traditional slot belay devices because you can attach it directly to the anchor and belay in autolocking mode. The Reverso is a new device for belaying the leader or the second, on either single or double dynamic rope. Designed for multi-pitch climbs on rock or ice, the Reverso is different from traditional slot belay devices because you can attach it directly to the anchor and belay in autolocking mode. In this way, one or two seconds can be belayed independently. It can also be used for rappeling. |
Reviews: Petzl Reverso Belay Device
silky smooth but clanky like a cow
This thing feeds cord like water. The belays are super smooth as are the rappels. I love that you can belay two seconds with this device and it will automatically lock on one or both of the ropes.Two things I don't like about it are it's bulk (compared to an ATC for example) and the *clang clang clang* ruckus it makes when clipped to your belay loop while you are climbing.I prefer to use it on long trad routes in parties of three or greater, but for anything else I still haven't found a replacement for the ATC.
nice device
I've used this now for ice climbing and canyoneering. On the ice, I used it primarily for belaying, and this always works great, no matter how wet the rope is or how frozen it is. In the canyons I used it primarily for rapping, and this was on 9mm double rope, which the reverso is great for. It took me a while to figure out a smooth method of getting it on and off the rope without risking it falling off a 200' high cliff. The trick is rotating the device 90 degrees while taking on/off - it's all about opening the biner to insert or remove the sope, while quickly closing the biner still on the device. With little maneuvering room and often cold, wet hands, even with gloves on, a slip might mean your device is gone. I love it. Simple. Effective.
revcerso belay devise
I really like this piece of gear. Easy to use, versatile and bombproof.
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