MAESTRO Descenders - Petzl

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The MAESTRO is a descender designed specifically for technical rescue operations. It facilitates manipulation of heavy loads, for lowering or hauling, and may be used in both the primary system or in a back-up belay. This versatility allows rescuers to adapt to any situation they may encounter on the rescue scene. The ergonomic handle and integrated braking allow for comfortably controlled descent. Shifting from lowering position to hauling position is immediate, without the need to transfer the load. The integrated progress-capture pulley has a large diameter sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings, ensuring excellent hauling efficiency. The AUTO-LOCK system automatically locks the rope when the handle is not in use. Once locked, the rope can be taken up without having to manipulate the handle.

Collections: Confined Space Rescue, Descenders, Featured, Featured Hardware, Hardware, High Angle Rescue, Low Angle Rescue, Tactical

Category: descender, Descent Control, hardware, NFPA 1983 G, Petzl, Tactical

Type: Hardware

Detailed Description

Great versatility, ideal for technical rescue:

locking system with integrated progress-capture pulley allows the same device to be used for descent and hauling
can be used in both a single or twin primary system and in a back-up belay
lower connection point can be used to create different types of hauling systems
hole in the handle for installation of a distance control cord

Easy to use:

easy rope installation, thanks to the markings on the device
ergonomic handle allows the rope to be released progressively and enables comfortable control of the descent
immediate shift from lowering position to hauling position without having to transfer the load
AUTO-LOCK system allows the rope to be blocked automatically when the handle is not in use. Once locked, the rope can be taken up without having to manipulate the handle

Efficient for handling heavy loads:

integrated progress-capture pulley with very large diameter sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings; rotates in only one direction for excellent hauling efficiency
sheave is faceted, creating additional friction zones for the rope and thus additional braking on descents
integrated brake on the device to adjust the friction based on the load and the rope diameter
handling of loads up to 250 kg / 280 kg