PETZLZigzag Descender for Arborists D022AA00

I cut down 7+ Ash trees, so had to climb up 30-35' to "top" them down and this worked great for a safety rope as I went up with tree gaffs, and for decent/ repelling down. Used in conjuction with Petzel control rope.

I love this ascender. While I admit I have never tried another ascender, I do not see myself ever buying another brand of ascender. My only complaint is that the Zigzag does not work well with Petzl's 12.5mm control rope. The Petzl control rope has an un-spliced end with a huge chunk of heat shrink on it that will not fit through the Zigzag, and on the other end of the rope is a spliced eye, which also does not fit into the Zigzag. I had to cut the heat shrink off the standing end to use it with the Zigzag, but this means that I have to pull 200' of rope through the Zigzag each time I want to disengage from one rope and then feed another 200' rope through when I move to another rope. Sadly, this means that my Zigzag stays attached to ONE rope all of the time. I bought a second Zigzag to permanently leave it on a second rope, which is rather ridiculous and pricey. Other than that, the ascender is a tool that builds confidence, especially for noobs like my wife and kid.

It’s an amazingly fun piece of equipment to have 10/10

Never used one of these before, at first sight is looked small. After putting it to use, notice that does a good job of creating friction and able to hold my body with no issues. Like the idea that is lite and compact, for ease of attaching it to my hardness for storage.

Feels great big difference compared to the old school

Smooth and accurate as they come. Tolerant of pitch, rain, dirt and new rope. Self tends with a pulley saver after you have 10' of rope under you. Doesn't require a tether for knee and foot ascenders. The only drawback is that it is not mid-line attachable, but after you use it for the first time (with Petzl rope) for crane work, you won't care! I can safely say that I have EVERY mechanical prusik. This is my go-to.

Works flawlessly. Good price. Safer for the climbing crew than other options.

Awesome works great .