Petzl Protec rope protection

The Petzl Protec is a flexible rope protector. This means that the robust plastic tube can be attached to any point on a climbing rope. This is done with a metal clip at the upper end of the rope protector.

This consists of a thick nylon fabric with a plastic coating. This has a Velcro fastener attached to the long sides. This allows you to form a flexible tube from the patch. This allows the rope protection to be placed on rock edges, concrete edges or over sharp stones.

Conclusion. If you are looking for effective rope protection for rappelling or your fixed rope, this is a very good choice.

Features Protec rope protection

• Manufacturer: Petzl
• Material: nylon fabric with plastic coating
• Length: 56cm
• incl. metal clip for fixing to the rope
• Offers good protection against sharp edges
• incl. Velcro fastener (can be opened)
• “Must have” for developers, big walls and work at heights

“Must have” for many users

The Petzl Protec is an absolute “must have” for some applications. Such as work at heights, bolting, big wall climbers and speleologists.

This edge protection protects you from damaging the rope. Both sheath and, of course, the core are sustainably protected.

Please note that there is still a potential danger even with rope protection. Especially if you are always swinging back and forth during your work.

We therefore strongly advise you to use a redundant system in this case. For example, a second rope with an accompanying fall arrester.

Petzl rope protection – service life

Like any other device, the Protec will eventually reach the end of its life. Therefore, check its functionality after EVERY use.

On the one hand, visually. Is it still intact? Does it already have holes? And secondly, haptically. Can you already feel the holes? Is it already very “thin” and will it tear soon?

Always remember. Your life can depend on the Petzl Protec. Therefore. Check it constantly!