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An ultra light, multi-purpose belay/rappel tool, the Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device provides a wide range of friction that manages variable rope sizes and uses. Lightweight and easy to use, the asymmetric V-shaped grooved friction channels regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and conditions. The Reverso 3 provides effective braking on half and twin ropes to 7.5 mm, and effective braking on single ropes to 8.9 mm. To enhance team logistics this device can belay the leader, one or two seconding climbers, independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers, and can be used for rappelling. This tool also allows for quick change-over from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes.
Ultra light, multi-purpose belay/rappel device, with range of friction adapted to different rope the Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device multi-purpose belay/rappel device is lightweight and easy to use. The asymmetric V-shaped grooved friction channels regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and condition.
The Reverso 3 Belay Device by Petzl is a super light belay/rappel device that is highly versatile for all sorts of climbing and rope sizes. Designed with an asymmetric V-shaped groove friction channels that allow you to regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and condition.
Great for belaying with double ropes for those long alpine routes or difficult roof cracks and wandering routes, as well as single rope belays with ropes down to 8mm.
The Reverso 3 is a great device for anyone who is guiding or taking groups up multi-pitch walls due to its Reverso mode where you can do independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers. You can create quick change over from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes.
When you're climbing, choose what's on your rack carefully - Petzl's Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device uses asymmetrical V-grooves and ultra lightweight construction that regulates the amount of friction on a rope according to its diameter and condition - progressive control and dual functionality, all in one.
The multi-purpose Petzl Reverso3 belay/rappel device is lightweight and easy to use. The asymmetric V-shaped grooved friction channels regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and condition.
The Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device is a super light belay/rappel device that is highly versatile for all sorts of climbing and rope sizes. Designed with an asymmetric V-shaped groove friction channels that allow you to regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and condition. Great for belaying with double ropes for those long alpine routes or difficult roof cracks and wandering routes, as well as single rope belays with ropes down to 8mm. The Reverso 3 is a great device for anyone who is guiding or taking groups up multi-pitch walls due to its Reverso mode where you can do independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers. You can create quick change over from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes.
If you're tired of digging through a pile of belay devices to match the rope choice and type of climbing you're doing today, then get the Petzl Reverso 3 to do it all. Whether you're running a fat single while projecting a sport route or taking thin twin lines into the alpine, the Reverso 3 provides a solid catch with deep V-shaped notches. Petzl also designed this belay device to lock automatically when you're belaying a second from the anchor, so you can multi-task at the 12th pitch hanging belay without putting your partner at risk. Also new is the Reverso's quick-release loop that lets you release tension on a fallen climber without needing a PhD in Physics.
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| Auto Locking: | Yes (when belaying in Guide Mode) |
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| Country of Origin: | China |
| Guarantee: | 3-year |
| Handles ropes: | >8.9 mm(single) and >7.5mm (half / twin) |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Materials: | Hot forged aluminum body |
| Recommended Use: | Rock climbing, ice climbing |
| Rope Diameter: | [Single] 8.9 – 10.5mm; [Half, twin] 7.5 – 9mm |
| Weight: | 2.5oz (72g) |
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Reverso 3 hard to improve this autoblock | |
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| In 2008 I prefer the Petzl Reverso 3. In 2006 I preferred the Black Diamond Guide. In 2004 I preferred the Petzl Reverso. Can't wait for 2010! Come on Trango; revamp the Magic APD. But for now, this Reverso 3 seems superior, to me. It is a very light AutoBlock device 2.5 oz rather than ATC Guide 3.6 oz. It feeds slack quickly to the leader, as long as your ropes are 10.2mm and smaller. It provides better friction on half ropes and twin ropes (except for the miniature Reversino) than other AutoBlocks. It securely AutoBlocks on tiny 7.5mm ropes, which is not my experience with the ATC Guide or the Reverso. It needs only a single (locking) carabiner for its anchor to belay two following climbers simultaneously (the Trango B-52 needs two carabiners to anchor it smoothly). The anchor hole is large enough to fit two (non-locking) carabiners if you don't have a locker or in you like that redundancy. The escape hole is large enough to fit some carabiners thru which makes providing slack by lifting the AutoBlock while weighted, possible. Other AutoBlocks require small accessory cord or skinny webbing only, their escape holes won't accept a carabiner. I've belayed a pair of followers climbing simultaneously with the Reverso 3 in AutoBlock mode over 40 pitches, using 8.6mm Half Ropes. It has worked fantastic. I've needed to provide slack on a few occasions to a follower while they were hanging on the AutoBlock Reverso 3; by slotting a (Trango Superfly, Petzl Spirit, Black Diamond Hotwire, Petzl Attache) carabiner thru the escape hole and using the carabiner as a lever it was easy. Can't fit a carabiner thru the escape hole of any other AutoBlock device. I've rappelled 8.6mm Half Ropes about 30 pitches, the friction has been better than other AutoBlocks, excepting the miniature Reversino (but that device develops knife-sharp edges on the back of the device in the stamped aluminum). | |
| Dave the Man for all Moderates at Mountain Gear on 08/18/2008 | |
Outstanding belay device | |
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This is a great belay device for belaying the leader and/or the second. I love belaying the second off the anchor so I can be hands free! What an amazing concept that is available to the masses through the use of the Petzl Reverso 3. There are other devices out there but they don't work as well. The BD ATC Guide is heavier and tends to twist the rope more by having the clip in hole (the one that you clip the device into from the anchor) is turned 90 degrees from how the ropes feed. The Reverso 3 clips in at the same angle that the ropes are fed through the device, causing no twist in the ropes! One thing about using these devices to belay the second from the anchor...Obviously your anchors have to be BOMBER for you to belay off of them, but they better be BOMBER anyway! I use thin cords in the mountains for Alpine and 9.6 mm singles through this device for rock climbing and all are smooth belaying and catching falls. If you are old school and use over 10.5 mm cords, I don't recommend this device. Why are you using such large and heavy cords? The smaller diameter single ropes are strong, and LIGHTER! Get rid of your fat ropes and get a nice 9 mm single and stop carrying all that extra weight around and start climbing easier and harder! Hands free belaying of the second (or third!)on multi-pitch routes is awesome! This device works great for belaying a leader as well. So you can have it to belay the second just in case and not be bummed you are carrying it. Oh yea, this thing rappels way better than the old Reverso. Nice improvement by putting the teeth in there! Way safer! | |
| Stephen Koch at Backcountry.com on 10/10/2008 | |
Saved me and my buddies life | |
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I was ice climbing in Kandersteg, Switzerland last weekend. While belaying my second up the pitch in the Reverso mode, a huge block of ice fell from above and landed on my left shoulder, breaking my scapula, clavicle, some ribs and collapsed my left lung. I was belaying him off the V-thread i was anchored to so i was able to continue to easily belay him safely with my still functioning right arm despite my injuries. After reaching me at the top of the pitch I was able to be lowered and then taken to medical facilities at Interlaken. Had I used another device or not belayed off the anchor, I would not have been able to continue belaying my second safely, and he may not have reached me and lower me. Bottom line: The reverso 3 is a safe and easy device to use even in emergency situations resulting in a quicker rescue time. | |
| david rogers at Backcountry.com on 02/23/2009 | |
I should have bought this sooner! | |
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| I just used this for the first time. My rope is a 10.2mm. I used this on a classic flatirons route with some very easy slabby sections and run-outs. When my second got moving fast, I was able to yard in rope as fast as I wanted in auto lock (reverso) mode. He even complained that I almost took away his footing a few times taking in the rope! I could never do that with a Meunter or belaying from my loop. You should always keep a hand on the break strand but the auto braking is a nice backup. I did a 50M rap and it never got as hot as my Black Diamond ATC or ATC XP. Maybe all of the extra loops helps dissipate heat with the extra surface area?? I still prefer a fig 8 for long raps. | |
| Rick at Mountain Gear on 11/03/2008 | |
Does the job well | |
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As smooth with a 9mm or a 10.2mm rope. This is no different to many other belay devices until you hang it from the big loop to belay your partner up. I no longer get a freaked out second when he/she sees me belaying with an italian hitch - there goes my fun. A further advantage is the autolock feature when belaying a second from an anchor (the live rope runs over the dead rope so that a fall results in the latter being pinched into the belay device effectively causing a self-arrest)A nice piece of equipment but maybe runs a bit smooth for a beginner. A standard ATC has more friction and may be easier to control when belaying or rappelling. | |
| Eddy at Backcountry.com on 11/20/2008 | |
May be the new best thing | |
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I own and/or have used almost every belay/repel device available. Everything from 8s, stich-plates, Kong Gi Gi, Grigris, Cinches, Jaws, B52s, almost every incarnation of ATCs and Reversos, etc. If I was forced to pick one device to use for the rest of my life, this would be it. It doesn't do EVERYTHING but it does do many things better than any other device I've seen. Petzl took BD's ATC Guide made it lighter, rotated the Guide Mode attachment point, and enlarged the quick release hole so that a standard 'biner fits through it. In my opinion, this is the best tube-style device on the market. | |
| Andrew Traylor at Backcountry.com on 09/16/2008 | |
Great belay device | |
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Having retire my reverso (became quite sharp from rope wear; although petzl says this is ok...I figured that $35 is pretty cheap for a very critical piece of gear). | |
| Josh at Backcountry.com on 07/26/2009 | |
Great | |
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| I use this all the time. My plan was to only use this to belay from the top but I like it so much that i use it all the time. It is very smooth when lowering someone and easy to take in slack. The extra wide hole for belaying from the top allows you to use 2 non lockers (if you don't have a locker). Also having this hole horizontally makes it easier to belay from the top, it keeps the device straight up and down instead of the Black Diamond version which tends to lay sideways when belaying. | |
| Baswimmer at Mountain Gear on 04/24/2009 | |
Best Belay Device Ever | |
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| I got one as a gift. I have to say, its catches far more effectively than my old ATC. I use it for belaying when I'm sport climbing, and it has pretty much replaced my Gri-gri. The Reverso3 feeds smootthly, even with fat 11mm ropes. It will hold every diameter of rope I have tried, with very little gripping force. Also, design of this Reverso seems lighter. I can't wait to take it trad climbing. If you're thinking about buying a Gri-Gri, do yourself a favor. Get the Reverso3 and a cam for the same price as a Gri-gri. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 11/05/2008 | |
Good belay device | |
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Got the Reverso 3 to avoid having to switch between my regular Reverso and the Reversino. I've use it for a couple of weeks and it works well with my my double 8.1 mm and a single 9.8mm. Haven't used it in the auto-lock position, for a second, but expect that it would work fine. My double 8.1 are pretty new and still slick, in a free repell I would prefer a little more friction from the Reverso 3. All in all a good choice if you regularly switch between fat and skinny ropes. | |
| Ralph Kolva at Backcountry.com on 09/08/2008 | |
New Reverso not so good for thick rope | |
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I am a big fan of auto-locking belay devices - nice to have free hands when belaying the second so I can take photos, eat, and scratch my ass. Warning though, the new reverso does not work well with 11mm rope - it is a push to get an 11mm rope into the new reverso and tends to bind during auto-lock belaying. The old reverso works fine with 11mm | |
| blowChunks at Backcountry.com on 09/08/2008 | |
A Bit of a Bummer Product | |
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| Bummer is that it is really a tight squeeze when using it in the auto block mode to belay your second. I have a 10MM rope and it was hard work! Definitely designed for skinny ropes- like 9.5MM and under. | |
| LMSClimbs at Mountain Gear on 07/07/2008 | |
