Petzl Reverso is the multi-pitch standard belay/rappel device. We explained the guide mode function and compared it to GriGri for different climbing contexts.
Who it's for
Buy this if: Multi-pitch and trad climbers who belay followers from anchor positions.
Skip this if: Sport climbers exclusively — GriGri's assisted braking provides safety redundancy for lead belaying.
In practice
Guide Mode
In guide mode, the Reverso is attached to the anchor with the rope running through in a specific orientation. A follower's fall causes the rope to cam against the device — automatically locking without the belayer actively catching. This allows the lead climber to redirect attention while the second climbs, a key efficiency on multi-pitch routes.
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