Petzl Micro Traxion & Nano Traxion
Petzl Micro Traxion & Nano Traxion
For most canyoning, I carry a Micro Traxion and a Petzl Basic as the center of my ascending kit. The Micro is also good for hauling, and better than the Nano because locking the cam out is a surprisingly useful feature when doing anything other than ascending the rope. Micro - recommended. Nano - not so much. (Unfortunate that these tools have gotten rather expensive, even the Tibloc!)
PETZL SAYS:
MICRO TRAXION: A multipurpose 3-in-1 device (pulley, self-jamming pulley, rope clamp / grab) for hauling a sack, raising a person, setting up a hauling system or self-belaying. Works fantastic for a canyoneer-style ascending system, especially at the waist. Sheave with self-lubricating bushings is efficient and compact. Works well for Tyrolean traverses and for ascending rope.
NANO TRAXION: A multipurpose 2-in-1 device (progress-capture pulley, rope clamp / grab) for hauling a sack, raising a person, setting up a hauling system. Works fantastic for a canyoneer-style ascending system, especially at the waist. Sheave with self-lubricating bushings is efficient and compact.
The Nano or Micro-Traxion will find a place in all work or rescue kits.
NANO TRAXION is an ultra-light (53 g) and compact progress-capture pulley designed for rescue. Sealed ball bearings provide excellent efficiency (91 %). HOWEVER, the progress-capture CAM cannot be locked out, so it cannot be used as a pulley. Personally, I think the Micro is a more-flexible tool, and worth the extra weight and cost.
Specifications
Weight: 53 g
Certification(s): CE EN 567, UKCA, UIAA
Min. rope diameter: 7 mm
Max. rope diameter: 11 mm
Sheave type: sealed ball bearings
Sheave diameter: 18 mm
Breaking strength: 2 x 7,5 = 15 kN
Breaking strength as progress capture pulley: 4 kN
Efficiency: 91 %
MICRO TRAXION is a compact and lightweight progress-capture pulley (85 g) designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, and self-rescue, and for use as an emergency ascender. The cam can be locked in the open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley. Sealed ball bearings provide excellent efficiency (91 %).
Specifications
Weight: 85 g
Certification(s): CE EN 567, UKCA, UIAA
Min. rope diameter: 8 mm
Max. rope diameter: 11 mm
Sheave type: sealed ball bearings
Sheave diameter: 27 mm
Working load: 2 x 2.5 = 5 kN
Breaking strength: 2 x 7,5 = 15 kN
Working load as progress capture pulley: 2.5 kN
Breaking strength as progress capture pulley: 4 kN
Efficiency: 91 %
