In certain training or educational situations, a system may be installed to mitigate excessive descent speed or loss of control. Remember: any excessive pull on
PETZL MAESTRO (Small and Large) is a descender designed for technical rescue operations. It facilitates the manipulation of heavy loads, for lowering or hauling, and
The following tests were carried out in laboratories, with new devices and new ropes certified to current standards. Test results are given for information purposes
The PETZL MAESTRO is a descent control device with an integral progress capture pulley for technical rescues. Additional MAESTRO benefits include: Shifting from a haul
From Gear In Use: Technical Rescue ~ 5.1 Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue In certain cases of extreme urgency requiring a
There can be a big difference between the theoretical efficiency of a pulley system and its actual efficiency. Here are test results from the Petzl
MAESTRO and I’D allow for efficient hauling, releasing the lock at any time and a controlled lower of the load. The two devices have different
The MAESTRO, I’D or RIG descenders can be used in parallel in rescue situations, mainly with long rope lengths and smaller rescue teams. This technique
Excerpt from Gear In Use 2: Technical Rescue MAESTRO and I’D allow for efficient hauling, releasing the lock at any time, and a controlled lower
The MAESTRO combines the abilities of a progress-capture pulley and a descender for effective hauling, releasing and lowering of the load. The AUTO-LOCK system locks
