PETZL ZIGZAG PLUS DESCENDER
Rope: 11.5 – 13 mm | 425 g | MBS: 140 kg
Descender PETZL ZIGZAG DESCENDER PLUS
Color: yellow
Weight: 425 g
Material: aluminum, steel, nylon
For ropes with a diameter of: 11.5 - 13 mm
Max. working load: 140 kg
Warranty: 3 years
The upgraded mechanical PETZL ZIGZAG DESCENDER PLUS with a swivel connection point .
Usable both for the classic double rope method (MRS - Moving Rope System),
so for use on one rope (SRS - Stationary Rope System) - can only be used on one rope
when used together with the PETZL CHICANE additional braking device.
The mechanical ZIGZAG prussic allows users to move efficiently in the tree crown.
A tool designed specifically for arborists to move in the crown of a tree.
- The technique is the same as the traditional prusik hoist system
- The device is blocked immediately as soon as the friction chain is stretched
- The spring-loaded release lever guarantees precise and sensitive rope blocking/releasing control. By changing the pressure on this lever, the rappelling speed is regulated.
- The friction segments progressively block the rope and allow precise and smooth movement in the crown.
- Integrated pulley with encapsulated ball bearing facilitates easy rope retrieval. Widely spaced sidewalls also allow for smooth passage of the rope.
- The bottom attachment hole is fixed to ensure alignment with the user's axis and optimize grip.
- Can be used for single-rope and double-rope techniques, offers excellent versatility.
- Used on all-purpose construction for better durability.
- Maximum permitted working load 140 kg
- Rope compatibility: diameter 11.5 to 13 mm
ZIGZAG allows the user to work in accordance with ANSI Z133 st.
| Manufacturing company | Petzl International |
|---|---|
| Address | Zone Industrielle, 38920 Crolles, Isère, France |
| international@petzl.com |

SAFETY NOTICE: Cases of slippage with ZIGZAG / ZIGZAG PLUS / ZILLON products
Dear customers,
we would like to draw your attention to a safety notice regarding rope slippage when using some ZIGZAG / ZIGZAG PLUS / ZILLION products.
Whether you’re an arborist, passionate about working at heights, or an avid caver and canyoner, the determination to reach ever-greater heights requires the right equipment: gear that delivers outstanding performance, is reliable, and is so comfortable and ergonomic that it feels like an extension of your hand. For over 50 years, Petzl has been guided by values that guarantee exceptional products and have propelled it to the top as Europe’s largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment!
All Petzl products are designed and developed at Petzl’s headquarters, in the heart of the French Alps. It is here that products have been created that have gained popularity among the climbing and arborist communities: these include, for example, the ZIG ZAG DESCENDER mechanical prusik, which every MRS enthusiast will appreciate, as well as the SRS (in combination with the PETZL CHICANE), the VERTEX and STRATO helmets, pulleys, ascenders, carabiners, and harnesses.
Whether you need work gear or a headlamp for the outdoors, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Petzl’s lineup.










