




At the age of 17, Fernand Petzl discovered caving. Since then, he has constantly sought to improve the equipment he uses. As his inventions took up more and more space, he set up his own workshop and expanded his business. In 1968, the inventor marketed his first products and founded the company in 1970. Quickly, the first tools for exploring the depths emerged. Among them were Petzl rope pulleys, carabiners, belay devices, descenders, and blockers. Since then, the family business has offered a complete range of Petzl harnesses, Petzl ropes and climbing equipment. All of it, validated by numerous certifications, is tested in the lab and then in real conditions to always assess its ergonomics and reliability during use. The pulleys from the Grenoble brand are no exception, undergoing numerous evaluations to ensure impeccable quality and verify that all risks taken by the user are covered. The Zero Defect objective is at the heart of the company's approach to ensure a level of excellence rarely matched.
Whether in mountaineering for glacier travel, in climbing for spending several days on a big route, or to set up a zip line in your garden between two trees, you will find the suitable pulley. For this last option, for example, the Tandem Speed pulley is perfect. This high-efficiency double pulley for rope travel is specially designed for zip lines with a low slope, and it is the fastest in its range. Another model and use, the Nano Traxion pulley is an ultra-lightweight blocking pulley with high efficiency. Despite a featherweight of 53 grams, it offers excellent performance (91%) thanks to its sealed ball bearings. Attached to your harness, over your women's climbing pants or your men's climbing shorts, you won't even notice it, but it can be extremely useful.
At Hardloop, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best products for their mountain adventures. With rich experience close to practitioners and based, like us, in the mountains, the Petzl brand holds a special place in our product offering. Recognised worldwide for their reliability and technicality, the products from the Grenoble brand will accompany you on all your adventures, from the easiest hikes to the most challenging ascents. Still unsure between several models of pulleys? Don't hesitate to ask our HardGuides for advice based on your practice.