Petzl zig zag cracks

Check the condition of the frame and rivets marks, deformation, cracks, corrosion, lack of play. News petzl information for the users of the zigzag petzl usa. The linked rings provide precision and fluidity when moving around. Im very interested in the zigzag for its ability to self tend with the. Late last month a few images surfaced on the internet showing a potential problem with the latest 2014 petzl zigzag. It has been a well documented issue of the amount of failures happening with the zigzag and now zillon. What is the breaking strength of the petzl zig zag and the zag wrench tether. In this video dan demonstrates how to use a micro pulley above the petzl zigzag to collapse the zigzag chain and keep the zigzag on the ground while installing the climbing rope. Friend of mine has got the zigzag mk3, had it a month and this has. We have since been informed of another identical failure. Zigzag mechanical prusik for arborists petzl youtube. The appearance of cracks in six 2014 petzl zigzag worldwide one from new zealand has got users questioning the device and how it works.

Prusik zigzag mk2 page 4 maintenance help arbtalk the social. I myself had the zig zag mk2 that cracked returned it back on a hitch climber. I was talking to the petzl rep at the apf and she said they know how we treat. In some cases cognitive connection defies logic treetools.

Is it safe to use the petzl zig zag in an srt setup with the rope wrench. Check for wear caused by rope running through the device. Heavily used petzl zigzag pulled around a metal anchor to loosely simulate. The pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings to allow the slack to be taken up easily. Tree access and tree climbing from drt to srt tree climbing w jeff inman duration. Petzl has decided to immediately recall all zigzags. I regularly inspect my gear, paying special attention to the zigzag links based on having seen the petzl inspection notice. Based on our understanding of the causes of the crack, and the analysis of each returned zigzag, we know that cracks on the bottom link. The linked rings provide precision and fluidity when. The zigzag plus mechanical prusik allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic prusik pulley system technique. Deadeye sling overloaded, note stitching damaged test alt petzl zigzag cracked both sides test alt dmm rhino gate fault due to cleaning in too hot water. Unavailableupdate from petzl regarding possible presence of crack in zigzag and zillon. The friction chain provides precision and fluidity when moving around.

On friday, april 12, petzl was informed of an accidental fall in a training center in germany. Zigzag plus allows the user to work in compliance with the ansi z3 standard specifications. In the unlikely event you find a cracked link, retire your. Heavy chainsaw damage to a faders screw gate to learn more about this subject and. Updated information on the possible presence of a crack on one of. Tech tips tech tips by activity tree care primary uses of the zigzag. Petzl believes that this incorrect positioning of the connector could inadvertently occur during normal use with the potential for serious injury or death. Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques. Continued use of the zigzag poses a risk of serious injury or death. Zigzag immediately and contact your petzl distributor for a replacement under warranty. This fall was related to a failure of the rope end attachment hole of the petzl zigzag mechanical prusik. Arborist tips and tricks collapsing the petzl zigzag. The zigzag is a mechanical prusik that allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic prusik pulley system technique.