Petzl Verso

The Verso is a tube-style device from Petzl; it weighs 55 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 to 11 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on two strands. In stock at 19 shops from 17.90 EUR.

Petzl's 55 g tube belay and rappel device without guide mode: single ropes 8.5 to 11 mm, half ropes 7.1 to 9.2 mm, twin ropes 6.9 to 9.2 mm. V-shaped friction grooves give controlled braking, the rope glides smoothly, and rounded rope slots limit wear. Rope-installation diagrams for belaying and rappelling are engraved on the device. Aluminium; EN 15151-2, UIAA.

Verso 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 Verso is for

Best for gym, sport single and alpine. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Verso strengths

• 55 g
• Single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 mm
• V-shaped friction grooves
• Rounded rope slots limit wear

Verso trade-offs

• No guide mode (that is the Reverso)
• No assisted braking

Verso specifications

What the Verso costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 19 shops that currently stock it (17.90 to 30.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 17.90 EUR at oliunid.it, 40% below the 29.95 EUR list price.

Alternatives to the Verso

• DMM Mantis
• Petzl Reverso
• DMM Pivot
• Grivel Master
• Black Diamond ATC
• Mammut Crag Light Belay

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