Petzl's RIG is a compact self-braking descender designed for rope access work (expert users only) such as work positioning, secured stop, evacuating one or more persons.
The multi-functional handle allows the user to:
- Unblock the rope and control the descent with the hand on the free end of the rope
- Position himself while on the rope without tying off the device
- Automatic return system on the handle limits risks in case of an involuntary action by the user
- Handle storage position reduces the risk of snagging when the descender is being carried on the harness
- The safety gate on the moving side plate helps prevent dropping the device and facilitates installation of the rope and passing intermediate anchors
- Pivoting cam facilitates taking up the slack in the rope. Can also be used to make a reversible haul system, and for short ascents (in conjunction with a FOOTPRO foot loop and an ASCENSION handled rope clamp).
- For single ropes between 10.5 and 11.5 mm in diameter
- Normal working load: 30-150 kg
- Material: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nylon
- Weight: 380 g