Petzl Verso
The Verso is Petzl's lightest belay device. It accommodates most rope diameters, plus is intuitive and easy to use in the gym or at the crag. Its simple design makes it well suited for learning how to belay. The Petzl Verso features a few upgrades from the previous version, including rounded edges to improve smoothness when lowering and decrease wear, It also has a larger rope capacity and is two grams lighter.
Tech specs
WEIGHT | 55g |
MATERIALS | Aluminium |
ROPE CAPACITY | single ropes 8.5 to11 mm, half ropes 7.1 to 9.2 mm, and twin ropes 6.9 to 9.2 mm |
RECOMMENDED USE | Sport Climbing, indoor climbing, multipitch climbing, trad climbing |
Features

At a Glance
Adapted to a broad range of rope diameters:
- V-shaped friction grooves enable controlled braking
- compatible with dynamic single ropes 8.5 to 11 mm
- compatible with dynamic half ropes 7.1 to 9.2 mm
- compatible with dynamic twin ropes 6.9 to 9.2 mm
Easy to use:
- classic belay technique with both hands on the rope
- ropes glide smoothly through the device
- can be used for rappels
- rope installation diagrams for belaying and rappelling engraved on the device
Durable and lightweight:
- the rounded design of the rope slots limits wear and extends the life of the device
- compact and ultra-lightweight: only 55 g