PETZL ZIGZAG – Mechanical Prusik for Tree Care

The PETZL ZIGZAG mechanical Prusik is an essential and innovative tool designed to allow tree care professionals across the UK to move around efficiently and safely within a tree using classic Prusik pulley system techniques. This device combines precision, fluidity, and versatility for superior performance in the canopy.

At the heart of the ZIGZAG's performance is its friction chain, which provides exceptional precision and fluidity when moving around the tree. This unique design ensures controlled and smooth descents and ascents. The integrated pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings, which facilitates easy slack taking and ensures excellent efficiency during rope manoeuvres.

One of the key advantages of the ZIGZAG is its great versatility: it can be used effectively on either doubled ropes or a single rope, adapting to various climbing techniques and setups. The lower attachment hole is fixed, a crucial design feature that ensures perfect alignment of the device with the axis of the worker and optimises grip on the rope for enhanced control and comfort.

Specifications

• Intuitive to use:
  - technique identical to classic Prusik pulley system
  - the device locks automatically on the rope once the friction chain extends
  
• For efficient movement within the tree:
  - rope feed is smooth and precise thanks to the release lever, allowing the user great control over his/her movements. Adjusting the pressure on this lever controls the speed of movement
  - easy to take up slack, thanks to the pulley mounted on sealed ball bearings and the separated and curved side plates
  - lower attachment hole is fixed to ensure alignment of the device with the axis of the worker and optimize grip
  
• Versatile:
  - for use on either doubled ropes or a single rope, thanks to the CHICANE accessory, which offers more friction on the descent, and the KNEE ASCENT assemblies, which facilitate the ascent
  - upper attachment hole for the rope end when using a doubled rope or for the CHICANE auxiliary braking device when using a single rope. It has a flexible positioning ring that helps keep the connector oriented along its major axis
  - auxiliary attachment hole for adding a ZILLON lanyard or connecting a second system
  
• Durability:
  - steel construction for improved durability
  - separated and curved side plates for better wear resistance
  
• Rope compatibility: 11.5 to 13 mm diameter
  
• ZIGZAG allows the user to work in compliance with the ANSI Z133 standard

Key Features

• Material(s): aluminum, steel, nylon
• Weight: 365 g
• Rope compatibility: EN 1891 type A low stretch kernmantel ropes
• Working load limit: 140 kg
• Certification(s): CE

The PETZL ZIGZAG mechanical Prusik is a highly recommended tool for any professional arborist seeking a reliable, versatile, and high-performance device for their tree climbing operations.

Christmas Returns (Extended)

To give you extra peace of mind over Christmas:

• Orders placed between 10 October and 24 December 2025 can be returned up to 26 January 2026 (excluding Sale items)

• Orders placed from 25 December 2025 onwards are covered by our standard 30-day return policy

UK Delivery

Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.

• FREE UK Delivery on orders over £50 + VAT
  Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days

• UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
  Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days

• Next Working Day Delivery – £5.00 + VAT
  
  Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
  

All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.