Petzl - Scorpio Vertigo

Main Features of the Petzl Scorpio Vertigo

• Y-shaped lanyard with ripper shock absorbtion and Vertigo karabiners
• Capable of safely holding a factor 5 fall
• Elasticated retractable arms
• Twisted loop for larks-footing to harness
• Extra short lanyard for resting
• Auto-locking mechanism unlocks quickly and easily for frequent use
• Locking sleeve design: reduces karabiner wear, increases durability of gate and requires less maintenance
• Ergonomic karabiner frame for easy handling
• Wide gate opening allows karabiner to clip thick bars and cable
• Keylock nose so no snagging
• Designed for use by climbers between 45 and 100kg on its own
• Length: Total: 90cm, Lanyard arms: 54cm extended, 32cm retracted, Short arm: 7cm, After complete tearing: 204cm
Weight: 504g

The Petzl Scorpio Vertigo is a Y-shaped shock absorbing lanyard designed for use on via ferrata and other situations where a slip could result in a high fall factor. Shock absorbtion is provided by a series of ripper stitches. Both arms of the lanyard are elasticated to keep them tidy and manageable, and there is a third short lanyard for clipping in close. Attachment to a harness is by larks-footing the twisted sling directly to the belay loop.

The Petzl Scorpio Vertigo comes complete with two Petzl Vertigo karabiners, which are easy to hold with a gloved hand and also very easy to open and clip in to cables or ladders as you climb. These karabiners are designed with a huge gate opening and will lock instantly when you let go of the gate.

Please note: Via ferrata sets are designed for use by climbers between 45 and 100kg in weight. Any lighter or heavier and you should use the set in conjunction with a roped belay.