Petzl Reverso

The Reverso is a tube-style device from Petzl with a guide mode; it weighs 57 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 to 11 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on one or two strands. In stock at 40 shops from 23.81 EUR.

Petzl's 57 g tube belay and rappel device for single (8.5 to 11 mm), half (7.1 to 9.2 mm) and twin (6.9 to 9.2 mm) ropes. V-shaped friction grooves give controlled braking; in Reverso mode it belays one or two seconds with assisted braking from the anchor, and a release hole lets the belayer give slack to a second using one carabiner. It rappels on one or two strands, and the rounded rope slots limit wear. Aluminium; EN 15151-2, UIAA.

Reverso rope compatibility

Compatible with all 166 single, half and twin ropes we track.

• Mammut 10.0 Galaxy Classic (10 mm single)
• Tendon Smart 10.0 (10 mm single)
• Mammut 9.5 Gym Classic (9.5 mm single)
• Tendon Smart Lite 9.8 (9.8 mm single)
• Fixe Liana 9.6 (9.6 mm single)

What the Reverso is for

Best for trad multi, alpine, sport single and ice mixed. Aimed at intermediate to expert climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Reverso strengths

• 57 g
• Reverso mode belays one or two seconds with assisted braking
• Single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 mm
• Release hole for giving slack to a second

Reverso trade-offs

• No assisted braking when belaying a leader
• Releasing a loaded second in Reverso mode needs a carabiner in the release hole

Reverso specifications

What the Reverso costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 40 shops that currently stock it (23.81 to 41.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 23.81 EUR at veronaverticale.it, 21% below the 29.95 EUR list price.

Alternatives to the Reverso

• DMM Pivot
• Black Diamond ATC Guide
• Petzl Verso
• Grivel Master Pro
• Mammut Nordwand Alpine Belay
• Trango Aries

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