Petzl harnesses: removing gearloops

Posted by Dan Middleton, BMC Technical Officer on 06/03/2008

Following requests from outdoor centres and climbing walls about whether it is possible to remove gearloops from Petzl harnesses, an official statement has been released by the manufacturer.

Accidentally clipping into the gearloop of a harness can be real concern at busy climbing walls and outdoor centres. Petzl have issued advice allowing managers to remove un-wanted gear loops, without this being deemed an "illegal modification."

Read the advice notice here.

This notice only applies to Petzl harnesses, for other brands contact your supplier.



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