Petzl Micro Traxion Pulley

A pulley is essential for alpine and trad climbing, and glacier travel. This is one of the most versatile. It is compact and lightweight. It's pricey, but well worth the cost.I've used it for crevasse rescue, where it works well on wet and icy ropes. It is conceivable that severe icing conditions could interfere with the cam, but I've not encountered that problem, and I've had the pulley packed with snow from the rope. No issues. The design of the pulley frame would tend a prusik, in the unlikely event that were to become necessary. I've frequently used it as an ascender. It is also useful for self belay on top rope, in conjunction with a backup device such as a Petzl Microcender; Petzl have instructions on their web site describing how to rig the Micro Traxion for self belay. I never leave the ground without a Micro Traxion and a Tibloc on my harness.

Great progress capture device! I use it in an ascending system, hauling system, rescue set-up, or as just a pulley.Very smooth, very light weight. You won't be disappointed.