Brand: Petzl
Category: Belay & Rappel Devices
Recommended by Ryan Harris, Mountain Guide and Ski Patroller — Salt Lake City, UT
Highlights: lightweight
The Petzl Reverso Belay Device combines exceptional stopping power with innovative auto-locking functionality, ensuring safety and convenience while belaying or rappelling. Its versatile design is perfect for climbers who demand reliability and control in challenging environments. 1. Auto-locking capability allows for hands-free belaying of a follower directly off the anchor, enhancing safety and convenience. 2. Deep grooves provide superior control during rappelling and while managing two followers simultaneously. 3. Secondary clip-in point facilitates easy release of a locked rope, enabling quick adjustments when lowering a fallen climber. 4. Constructed from durable, lightweight materials for optimal performance without adding unnecessary weight to your climbing gear. 5. Compatible with a variety of rope diameters, ensuring versatility across different climbing scenarios. 6. Designed for both sport climbing and multi-pitch routes, making it ideal for diverse climbing adventures. 7. Compact and easy to carry, fitting seamlessly into any climber's gear setup. The Petzl Reverso Belay Device is designed for sport climbing and multi-pitch adventures, excelling in environments that require reliable belaying and rappelling. It is ideal for climbers of all skill levels who seek safety and efficiency during their ascents. This device shines in scenarios where climbers need to manage multiple followers or take breaks without compromising their partner's safety, making it a must-have for both casual outings and serious climbing expeditions. Suitable for year-round use, it performs exceptionally well in both warm and cold weather conditions.
Price: $49.95
- Who it's for
- Multipitch climbers who need one device for lead belaying, guide-mode anchor belaying, and rappelling. Hosts frame it as a core piece of a multipitch kit rather than a casual single-pitch tool.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the guide-mode eyelet alignment as a design edge over similar tube devices, and note it works reliably with skinnier ropes. One host flags a significant heat buildup during rappels as a real caution.
- Worth noting
- It is noted as the lightest guide-style device in its category. The heat warning on rappel is emphatic — handle with care on long descents.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Reverso Belay Device for?
Multipitch climbers who need one device for lead belaying, guide-mode anchor belaying, and rappelling. Hosts frame it as a core piece of a multipitch kit rather than a casual single-pitch tool.
What do experts say about the Reverso Belay Device?
Hosts consistently praise the guide-mode eyelet alignment as a design edge over similar tube devices, and note it works reliably with skinnier ropes. One host flags a significant heat buildup during rappels as a real caution.
What should you know before buying the Reverso Belay Device?
It is noted as the lightest guide-style device in its category. The heat warning on rappel is emphatic — handle with care on long descents.
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What other hosts are saying
6 experts recommend the Petzl Reverso Belay Device.
Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor
Still autoblocks with skinnier ropes
Recommended in Crevasse Rescue
Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor
The Reverso is my favorite tube-style device. What sets it apart from similar devices is that the “guide mode” eyelet is aligned with the two tubes. I prefer how this design positions the device when I am belaying in guide mode. The Reverso can do it all– lead belay, belay in guide mode, and rappel. This is a critical tool to have on your harness.
Recommended in Multi Pitch Kit
This is the lightest guide-style belay device (meaning you can clip it directly to an anchor and belay from above). It is a simple and a reliable design and one of the most popular out there. Be careful when rapelling, this thing gets HOT!!!!
Recommended in Multipitch
Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
A crucial part of the Multiptich kit, this device is primarily used for rappelling but can also be used to top-belay or ascend a rope
Recommended in Trad Climbing
My favorite tube-style belay device. I really like that the plaquette loop is oriented horizontally on this device.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
