Quick Link N5 Standard Steel
The Petzl® MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 is a galvanized steel quick link built to connect a haul-bag retrieval system to the slot in the Petzl® FIFI hook. It is intended for big-wall and aid climbers who need a simple, screw-locking connection point rather than a full load-bearing carabiner.
The quick link's collar attaches to the FIFI hook's slot, where it can move freely, so a hauled load can be retrieved cleanly from above without the rope or lanyard snagging on the hook body. Aid climbers thread a lightweight retrieval cord or tagline through the MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 to pull the FIFI's connection back down once the leader has moved on, keeping the hook free for the next placement. Screwing the collar fully closed before loading keeps the link secure through repeated hauls.
Key features
- Oval-style quick link with a screw-locking collar for a semi-permanent connection
- Sized to fit directly into the FIFI hook's connection slot
- Moves freely in the slot so a retrieval line runs smoothly
- Galvanized steel construction resists corrosion in outdoor use
Specifications
- Material(s): Galvanized steel
Works with
- Petzl® FIFI hook – the MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 is the quick link Petzl specifies for installing a retrieval system on the FIFI's slot, letting a hauled load or tagline be pulled back down from above
Common questions
What is the Petzl MAILLON RAPIDE N° 5 used for?
The Petzl® MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 is a quick link used to install a retrieval system on the Petzl® FIFI hook, so a haul bag or tagline can be pulled back down from above once a pitch is led.
Is the MAILLON RAPIDE N° 5 a certified climbing connector?
Petzl Canada does not list a PPE certification for the MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 on its Canadian product page; it is sold as a spare/accessory connector for building a retrieval system, not as a life-safety carabiner.
What material is the MAILLON RAPIDE N° 5 made from?
The Petzl® MAILLON RAPIDE® N° 5 is made from galvanized steel, matching the FIFI hook it is designed to attach to.