PETZL - SHUNT, Rappel Backup Ascender

$ 84.95

Score By Feature

Based on 112 ratings

Customer service

9.24

Value for money

9.30

Packaging

9.58

Satisfaction

9.40

OveReview Final Score

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Product Description

Installation is simple The rope is easily attached to the buckle.

Safe It is not possible to damage rope by using smooth clamping surfaces.

The device can be utilized to ascend a single rope or a two-rope system.

Aluminum is the material used to construct the SHUNT.

There is only 188 grams of weight in the ring.

Questions & Answers

This Petzl Shunt aluminum color is different from the purple one with spots. Why is that?

Featuring a Silver color (released Fall of 2017), this model is new for 2018. About 2010 is when the Purple one was taken. According to Petzl technical notices (both for spring and hook-style fall arrest rope grabs) and OSHA/ANSI standards, a shunt cannot be used as a back up fall arrest rope grab.

Are these suitable for use with a variety of rope diameters?

A single rope with a 10-foot diameter A rope of 11mm or a rope doubled up to 8mm I am 11 mm tall.

Is this product able to be mounted ?

It is true. Just like your prusik, this pad has the ability to be installed midline.

Selected User Reviews For PETZL - SHUNT, Rappel Backup Ascender

Putting up a good fight! The device is a fine backup for Rapell, but it is hard to get it moving again after the device has been weighed

5/5

Even though it is not intended for that purpose, I would not hesitate in using it for backing up solo top roping.

Zaniyah Little

| Mar 07, 2021

Suitable for free soloing on the top rope

5/5

This would make a good ascender for setting up two fixed lines and doing top rope solo laps by yourself. But there is a disclaimer that puts this in the category of not intended for top rope solo use. You will never have to worry about decking again if you pair it with a microtraxion.

Alfred Clarke

| Feb 20, 2021

Performing a parachute rescue using a life saver

5/5

It is so much safer and more comfortable to rappel with this. It is a pleasure to work with you.

Elise Wagner

| Oct 17, 2020

Acender of the best quality

5/5

This is what I use for solo TRs. It only has one con It makes a noticeable amount of drag when climbing because it has springs, but just knowing that it is ready to go makes me feel better.

Timothy Greer

| Nov 25, 2020

I really like this piece of equipment

5/5

There is nothing better than this shunt and works so much better than a Prusik knot, especially when rapels are involved and your rope gets wet, as well as when Sandy is around.

Duke Vaughn

| Jan 04, 2021

This is a great progress capturing device

5/5

It works like a champ. Soloing with it on a top rope is my favorite activity. The person is reliable and strong. I have the opportunity to focus more on climbing than on gear.