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Rope access technicians and rigging crews who need a genuinely permanent or load-critical connection should likewise choose a steel quick link such as the GO rather than the SPEEDY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminum-alloy body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-threading gate: opens and closes in only four turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in a pack of five (reference G106AA00 covers the full pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use only as a removable anchor on fixed caving rope — not a climbing anchor connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 g per unit (approx. 115 g for the pack of 5; Petzl states only the per-unit figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e none stated on Petzl's Canadian product listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed caving rope rigging systems, as a removable anchor point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Petzl GO steel quick link, which Petzl recommends in place of the SPEEDY for any climbing anchor connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many quick links come in a SPEEDY pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl SPEEDY (reference G106AA00) is sold as a pack of five aluminum quick links, each weighing 23 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SPEEDY quick link be used as a climbing anchor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo: Petzl states the SPEEDY is only for use as a removable anchor for fixed caving rope and is not suitable for use in a climbing anchor; Petzl recommends its steel GO quick link for climbing anchor connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SPEEDY quick link rated to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl SPEEDY has a major-axis strength of 15 kN in aluminum alloy, lighter and lower-rated than the steel Petzl GO 7 mm quick link, which is rated to 25 kN.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596050890840,"sku":"G106AA00","price":139.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3002\/4792\/files\/0681r0000072K6WAAU.jpg?v=1790858687"},{"product_id":"huit-antibrulure","title":"Huit Antibrulure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl HUIT ANTIBRULURE is a figure-eight descender in high-strength forged aluminum, with an anti-burn tab that lets the user hold the device safely after a long or fast descent has heated it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimbers, cavers and rope access workers use a figure-eight descender like the HUIT ANTIBRULURE for rappelling and lowering on 8 to 13 mm diameter ropes, and for belaying through the small hole when a lighter friction setup is needed. The square shape reduces rope twist and limits the risk of the rope girth-hitching around the device during use. 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An installation diagram engraved on the device and a safety gate on the openable side plate let the caver load the rope while the descender stays clipped to the harness, making it easier to pass intermediate anchors without fully disconnecting. 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Side, bottom, and moulded top handles give several ways to carry or clip it, and the included 90 cm buoyant cord tether lets a user secure it during a hauling or water-crossing operation. 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It is a replacement spare part for cavers, canyoneers, and rope-access technicians renewing a worn bar rather than replacing the whole descender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RACK threads 9 to 13 mm single-strand or 8 to 11 mm double-strand kernmantle rope across a stack of bars on a stainless steel frame to build friction for descents over 80 metres. This bar stays bolted in one fixed position and does not swing open. Because the RACK's bars wear at different rates, Petzl sells each one separately so a team can replace only the bar that needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized finish for wear and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed, non-swinging position on the RACK frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually to replace a single worn bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetzl® RACK (D11) – the descender this bar is built for; the RACK also takes the Swinging Brake Bar with hook (D11250) and the Brake Bar Without Hook (D11200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwinging Brake Bar for RACK (D11250) – the hinged bar that swings open and carries the rope-retaining hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Bar Without Hook for RACK (D11200) – the non-hooked bar for one of the RACK's other positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if I need the RACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) instead of the other two RACK bars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® RACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) stays bolted in a fixed position and does not swing or carry a hook; the Swinging Brake Bar (D11250) is the hinged, hooked bar, and the Brake Bar Without Hook (D11200) is the non-hooked bar in another position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ropes is the Petzl RACK compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® RACK this bar fits is built for 9 to 13 mm low-stretch kernmantle rope on a single strand, or 8 to 11 mm rope run on two strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the RACK Fixed Brake Bar independently certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® RACK Fixed Brake Bar is a spare part with no certification of its own; it is sold to maintain a properly functioning Petzl® RACK descender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596055871576,"sku":"D11300","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"swinging-brake-bar-for-rack","title":"Swinging Brake Bar for Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® Swinging Brake Bar for RACK (D11250) is the hinged, hook-equipped brake bar for the Petzl® RACK caving and rope-access descender. It replaces the one bar on the RACK that swings open and latches the rope in place, for cavers, canyoneers, and rope-access technicians renewing a worn descender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the RACK, rope is threaded across a stack of bars on a stainless steel frame, and loading or unloading it is done by swinging the movable bars open on their hinge. This bar is the one built with a hook, so once the rope is threaded it can be latched closed to keep it captured on the frame through descents over 80 metres. Petzl sells the RACK's three bars individually so a technician can replace only the one worn by rope contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwings open on a hinge for quick rope loading and removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated hook latches closed to retain the rope on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually to replace a single worn bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetzl® RACK (D11) – the descender this bar is built for; also takes the RACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) and the Brake Bar Without Hook (D11200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) – the bar that stays bolted in a fixed position and does not swing or carry a hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Bar Without Hook for RACK (D11200) – a swinging-style bar without the retaining hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Swinging Brake Bar (D11250) different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® Swinging Brake Bar for RACK (D11250) both swings open on a hinge and carries a hook; the Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) stays bolted in place, and the Brake Bar Without Hook (D11200) swings but has no hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the hook on the Swinging Brake Bar for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hook on the Petzl® Swinging Brake Bar for RACK latches the bar closed once the rope is threaded, so the rope stays captured on the frame for the descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Swinging Brake Bar for RACK certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – it is a spare part with no certification of its own, sold to maintain a properly functioning Petzl® RACK descender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596055937112,"sku":"D11250","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"brake-bar-without-hook-for-rack","title":"Brake Bar Without Hook for Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® Brake Bar Without Hook for RACK (D11200) is a plain, hookless replacement bar for the Petzl® RACK caving and rope-access descender. It suits cavers, canyoneers, and rope-access technicians replacing a worn bar in one of the RACK's non-hooked positions rather than retiring the whole descender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RACK generates friction by threading rope across a stack of bars on a stainless steel frame, for controlled descents over 80 metres on 9 to 13 mm single-strand or 8 to 11 mm double-strand kernmantle rope. Only one of the RACK's bars needs a hook to latch the frame closed; this bar does its job through friction and placement alone, with no moving latch to wear. Petzl sells it on its own so it can be swapped in without disturbing the other two bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hook – a plain brake bar for the RACK's non-hooked position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches the RACK's stainless steel frame and remaining bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually to replace a single worn bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetzl® RACK (D11) – the descender this bar is built for; also takes the RACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) and the Swinging Brake Bar with hook (D11250)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) – the bar that stays bolted in a fixed position on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwinging Brake Bar for RACK (D11250) – the hinged bar that carries the rope-retaining hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Brake Bar Without Hook (D11200) different from the other two bars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Petzl® Brake Bar Without Hook for RACK (D11200) has no hook and does not latch the frame closed like the Swinging Brake Bar (D11250), and unlike the RACK Fixed Brake Bar (D11300) it is not bolted permanently in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Petzl RACK use three brake bars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach position in the RACK's rope path wears differently, and only one position needs a hook, so Petzl sells a fixed bar, a hooked swinging bar, and this plain bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Brake Bar Without Hook for RACK certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo – it is a spare part with no certification of its own, sold to maintain a properly functioning Petzl® RACK descender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596056035416,"sku":"D11200","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/sirensafety.com\/collections\/caving.oembed","provider":"Siren Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}