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Petzl reverso -not using the v-groove side - belay 16-Jan-2016 At 9:17:47 PM martym

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I've just had a look at the Petzl Website - Chockstone doesn't like the URL but google "petzl reverso"
- and the fact that none of their PPE sheets or the technical notice mention turning the device upside down says that there is NO PROBLEM doing so. My rational is Petzl usually outline every obvious scenario they can think of that is dangerous and put a little skull & crossbones next to it.
The omission of reversing the reverso with said warning says to me that: it's not going to kill anyone; but why wouldya? It's really no different to using a tube... I can imagine there is a possibility the V groove would slow down someone tugging rope upwards... but wouldn't jam it.

Never heard of the Unireverso before - might be a good one to solve the problem.. I can't imagine having a biner permanently attached to my belay device.. anyone used it?