{"product_id":"petzl-zigzag-plus-mechanical-prusik","title":"Zigzag Plus Mechanical Prusik","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePetzl ZigZag Plus Mechanical Prusik\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience enhanced efficiency and fluidity in your tree climbing\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Petzl ZigZag Plus mechanical Prusik. Designed for tree care professionals across the UK, it lets you move around a tree efficiently using classic Prusik pulley system technique, with the added benefit of a high-efficiency swivel at the lower attachment hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe friction chain at the core of the ZigZag Plus provides precise, fluid control when moving through the canopy, while the pulley — mounted on sealed ball bearings — makes slack-taking effortless. It's \u003cstrong\u003ein stock at Gustharts\u003c\/strong\u003e as an authorised Petzl dealer, with free UK delivery on this order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/345677116?h=c4032dbaad\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntuitive Prusik-style technique\u003c\/strong\u003e — the device locks automatically on the rope once the friction chain extends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, precise rope feed\u003c\/strong\u003e via the release lever, giving full control over ascent and descent speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless slack-taking\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the sealed ball-bearing pulley and separated, curved side plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-efficiency swivel\u003c\/strong\u003e at the lower attachment hole prevents twisting and keeps the device correctly positioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubled-rope or single-rope use\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs with the CHICANE accessory for extra descent friction, or KNEE ASCENT assemblies for ascending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction with curved side plates\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliant with the \u003cstrong\u003eANSI Z133\u003c\/strong\u003e arborist safety standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:600px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.03);overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:42%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:58%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eRope Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e11.5-13mm, EN 1891 Type A low-stretch kernmantel rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWorking Load Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e140kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAluminium, steel, nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e425g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCE, ANSI Z133 compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f8f8f8;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;color:#111;\"\u003eModel \/ Part Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#111;\"\u003ePZ-D022BA00 — single variant, no size\/colour options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Petzl ZigZag Plus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetzl\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reference brand in rope access and tree care equipment, and the ZigZag has been the industry-standard mechanical Prusik for arborists worldwide since its original release — the \"Plus\" version refines it further with the added swivel. Where a traditional Prusik knot needs manual dressing and can slip or bind unpredictably, the ZigZag Plus's friction chain locks automatically and glides smoothly, so you spend less time managing the hitch and more time working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the ZigZag Plus over a standard ZigZag when twisting and misalignment on the lower attachment point has been a problem for you — the high-efficiency swivel is the main upgrade and resolves this directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/chicane-additional-brake-for-petzl-zigzag\"\u003ePetzl CHICANE auxiliary brake\u003c\/a\u003e for extra descent control on single-rope setups, or save by choosing the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/petzl-chicane-and-zigzag-mechanical-prusik-climbing-kit\"\u003ePetzl Chicane and ZigZag Mechanical Prusik Climbing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e bundle if you need both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso searched for as: Petzl ZigZag Plus, ZigZag Plus mechanical ascender, Petzl mechanical Prusik swivel, tree care mechanical friction hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the ZigZag and ZigZag Plus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plus version adds a high-efficiency swivel at the lower attachment hole, preventing twisting and improving rope glide through the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the ZigZag Plus be used on a single rope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the CHICANE accessory for extra descent friction, or KNEE ASCENT assemblies to assist ascending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat rope diameter does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5-13mm EN 1891 Type A low-stretch kernmantel rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it meet arborist safety standards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's CE certified and allows use in compliance with the ANSI Z133 arborist safety standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a lanyard connection point included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's an auxiliary attachment hole for a ZILLON lanyard or a second connected system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718224503028,"sku":"PZ-D022BA00","price":274.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/Petzl_Zigzag_Plus.png?v=1756827421","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-us\/products\/petzl-zigzag-plus-mechanical-prusik","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}