Petzl Professional 2015 | Page 119

ROPES Gardoni, CNR Génissiat dam on the Rhone, France © Petzl / Lafouche 118 The line of Petzl ropes is designed for professionals in the vertical world. They offer efficient solutions for the inherent challenges of these activities: difficult access, technical rescue, industry. To provide solutions to clients around the world, Petzl offers ropes that correspond to both European and North American standards. Custom length ropes (Available only for European standard ropes) To more precisely respond to the specific needs of some professionals, Petzl offers a personalized service. It is therefore possible to order a rope at a specified length, with high-quality manufactured terminations having a protective sheath on one or both ends. This means that these products are ready for use without adding any knots. The sewn terminations have a protective sheath that keeps the connector in position and facilitates manipulations. The manufactured terminations are also stronger than a figure-eight knot and meet certain standards, specifically the EN 353-2 standard (mobile fall arrest system including a flexible anchor line, ASAP + rope).