Petzl Chicane Reviews

4.7 Rating 3 Reviews

The CHICANE auxiliary braking device allows ZIGZAG and ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusiks to be used on single ropes. It provides continuous additional friction on descents. The excellent compatibility of the CHICANE and mechanical Prusik as an assembled unit ensures smooth rope glide through the brake during ascents. The ergonomic handle provides excellent grip and facilitates movement while limb walking. Thanks to the openable side plate, installation is quick and easy.The two friction pins add friction for continuous additional braking action during descents. The excellent compatibility of the CHICANE and mechanical Prusik as an assembled unit ensures smooth rope glide through the brake during ascents. The ergonomic handle provides excellent grip and facilitates movement while limb walking. The openable side plate allows quick and easy installation on the rope.

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Angus Andrew

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“The chicane works really well with the zigzag. On older or thicker ropes it’s smooth and steady … a nice intro. On the Petzl flow rope it is slick and fast. Almost no friction ascending and quick as you like descending but still with enough control. It’s a bit of a faff to remove whe you want to revert to double rope because the karabiner is stiff but I don’t often do that anymore.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Nice design, however it should be made clear before you buy it that it only fits petzl OK carabiners. I didnt know when i bought it and was very disappointed that I couldn't used it straight away.”