Petzl Aven

This durable and comfortable caving harness is designed to support subterranean explorations with ease. Featuring a foam-reinforced waistbelt and leg loops, it ensures a secure and comfortable fit throughout demanding cave descents and ascents. Built with robust materials in key areas such as the attachment points, leg loops, and gear loops, it offers exceptional resistance to wear over time. The attachment points are positioned as low as possible to enhance efficiency during rope ascents. Equipped with six gear loops, two dedicated slots for CARITOOL tool holders, and a tethering loop for securing a bag, it provides ample capacity for organising and carrying essential gear.

Features

Comfortable when hanging:

• A wide foam waistbelt delivers excellent support and cushioning without restricting movement or interfering with rope ascents.
• The closed-cell foam construction in the waistbelt prevents water absorption, ensuring long-term comfort and durability.
• Broad leg loop straps help distribute weight evenly between the thighs and pelvis for improved comfort.
• Leg loop buckles are strategically placed between the legs to minimise the risk of snagging in tight spaces.
• Leg loop adjustments can be secured in place using included accessories, though these are not pre-installed.
  
  

Enhanced durability:

• Leg loops are reinforced with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), increasing resistance to abrasion in rugged environments.
• A polyester backing on the waistbelt enhances durability.
• Gear loops are crafted from high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), ensuring exceptional strength and longevity.
• Polyester webbing maintains a smooth and consistent adjustment over time.
• Attachment points are fully reinforced with high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) for maximum durability.
• A rear buckle is equipped with a protective webbing flap to reduce wear and tear.
  
  

Efficient rope ascents:

• The lower positioning of the attachment points improves efficiency when ascending ropes.
• Three gear loops on each side provide ample storage and organisation for essential equipment.
• Two dedicated slots accommodate CARITOOL tool holders for added convenience.
• Differently coloured safety stitching makes it easy to identify harness sizes, with yellow stitching for Size 1 and black stitching for Size 2.
• A loop made from high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) is included for securely tethering a bag.
  

Specifications

Technology

Technical Notice

• Download the PDF : technical_notice_SUPERAVANTI-AVEN-1 - 3.49 MB

Declaration Of Conformity

• Download the PDF : UE-Declaration-C013AAXX-Aven - 0.24 MB
• Download the PDF : UKCA-Declaration-C013AA0X-AVEN - 0.47 MB

Tips for maintaining your equipment

• Download the PDF - 3.05 MB

Inspection

PPE inspection procedure

• Download the PDF - 2.72 MB

PPE checklist

• Download the PDF - 0.23 MB