Customer Reviews for Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device
Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device
For muti-pitch rock and ice, but serviceable for crag or gym. Autoblock function for belaying seconds is now easier to release when weighted. Fits twin ropes over 7.5mm, singles fatter than 8.9mm.
Average Customer Rating:
3.4
out of 5
Rating Snapshot (8 reviews)
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3 out of 3(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Review 1 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
4
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Value:
3
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By:hajenchri
Location: Vancouver
Age: 18-24
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Avid Climber
MEC MEMBER
Mixed Review
Date: June 11, 2010
When compared to most belay devices, the many uses of the Reverso make it stand above the rest. For multipitch on a thinner (ie <10.3mm) rope, this device is great. However, if you are thinking of using this device on ropes near 10.5mm diameter, make sure you try it in the store or something. I own a Maxim Apex 10.5 and on Reverso (autolocking) mode, it takes A LOT of force to take it slack such that on a multipitch climb, I wouldn't be able to pull in 4 pitches worth of rope when belaying from above.
Also to note is the position of the ring from which the device is attached to the anchor when belaying your second. On the BD ATC Guide, the ring is perpendicular. I have found that when using this device on some anchors, it has the tendency to rotate such that the biner gets pressed against the rock and is unable to autolock.
If you are using this device for rappelling, top roping or sport climbing, it is great, even on a 10.5mm rope and the teeth are perfect for holding a climber while they rest on TR.
Hope this helps!
Pros: Lightweight, Reliable
Cons: poor on ropes >10.3 mm
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Review 2 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Effectiveness:
5
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Value:
4
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5
By:DevI
Location: Niagara Falls
Age: 18-24
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Avid Climber
MEC MEMBER
No Problems, Better bite then typical ATC.
Date: November 13, 2009
I've climbed extensively on this and I haven't had any experience of the chipping other posters noted.
Just check your device before your climb!
Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Simple, Good Value
Cons: Expensive
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Review 3 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
3
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Value:
4
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By:Rockclimber in Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Avid Climber
MEC MEMBER
Chip Easily???
Date: August 5, 2009
After having and using my Petzl Reverso 3 for just over 1 year, one day I noticed a 5mm triangluar chip w/ sharp edges on the bottom center piece of the belay when the biner rests. The edges were sharp enough that I can mange to file off finger nails with it. Thank goodness for having a 3 year warranty on it, so I got it replaced under warranty. Since Petzl gears cost so much, I would have thought Petzl would have a very high level of quality control. Let's hope my replacement Reverso 3 won't be chipping off anything off.
Pros: Lightweight
Cons: Unreliable
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Review 4 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:DanDaMan
Location: Canada
MEC MEMBER
Gets sharp scratches quickly
Date: May 8, 2009
It works exactly like advertised except that it gets some pretty sharp surface scratches after rubbing on the rock a few times. Mostly they are on the outside where the rope won't touch, but it is still disconcerting.
Pros: Lightweight, Highly Adjustable
Cons: Scratched surface
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Review 5 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
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By:johnny dirtsuit
Location: newfoundland
dont be a donkey
Date: April 23, 2009
make your own judgement , when products are mass produced there are bound to be a few "bad apples".
Pros: Lightweight, Clean PERIOD, Rugged
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Review 6 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Anonymous
Location: Ottawa, ON
MEC MEMBER
Design and Manufacturing Flaw?
Date: October 16, 2008
I'm generally a fan of the quality and ingenuity of Petzl products but the Reverso3 seems to have design and manufacturing flaws. After only two multipitch climbs with the usual belaying the leader, the second and some raps and with no falls, I found a 3mm chip in the surface of the center piece between the two rope slots, just where the belay biner rests. The jagged-edges of the chip after such short usage gives me concern about this area being a potential starting zone for failure of the device and/or damage to the rope. The straight profile of this region concentrates all forces of the belay biner in a small area, whereas on most other belay devices this section is curved, which spreads belay forces over a larger area. While belay operation was otherwise smooth, I will be returning the device due to safety concerns.
Pros: Lightweight, Autolock
Cons: Not durable
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Review 7 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:Anonymous
Location: Montreal qc
MEC MEMBER
Sweet
Date: September 12, 2008
The reverso3 is a good all around belay device that’s especially useful for multi pitch climbing. While I found the reverse feeds rope better than the atc guide, it still jams up more than an classic atc, or even the old reverso. All in all I think this device is great for belaying on multi pitchs. And the easy release feature for the auto block mode is a nice addition. I think it’s worth noting that I have not encountered the anodisation problem mentioned in the previous review.
Pros: Feeds nice, Autoblock, Versatile
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Review 8 for Reverso 3 Belay Device
Overall Rating:
out of
5
By:J from Montreal
Location: Montreal, Canada
MEC MEMBER
Poor anodization ??
Date: August 12, 2008
I just returned my reverso 3. I bought mine a week ago and tested it in my backyard. Everything seemed to be fine until I tested it in autoblocking mode. So I belayed myself and tried to unlock the devise using the suggested "revolutionary" technic with a carabiner instead of a small cordelette. And I did managed to unlock it with relatively small effort. But in doing so, it chipped the Reverso 3 just next to the releasing hole. This left a sharp edge too close to the rope when belaying. So I was not satisfied at all. Now I am under the impression that maybe the anodisation was not done properly because the finish of the reverso 3 I had was different from the one my friend have. He did not tested the release from autoblock so I can't say if the one I had was from a bad anodisation batch. If this is so ... where was Quality Control ?!?
Cons: Not durable enough
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