Petzl Stop Descender

Originally designed for caving the Petzl Stop Descender is a device that stops or considerably slows descent when the handle is released Locking mechanism can be disabled with a carabiner when a hand is needed to negotiate a drop Handle is squeezed to descend normally controlling speed with the other hand slack rope can easily be taken up All control surfaces are stainless steel Works best with clean flexible rope stiff rope may result in greatly impaired or reduced friction and the stop feature may be inoperative.Features:Weight: 326 gramsFits rope sizes: 9 12 millimetersSuitable for belaying: No Suitable for rappelling: Yes