Founded in 1975 by French spelunker Fernand Petzl as a manufacturer of climbing ropes and harnesses, Climbing has since expanded its product line to include high-altitude rescue and military applications. The climbing supplies of Pansuo enjoy an excellent reputation among domestic enthusiasts and have a good cost performance. In 2016, Climbing became the exclusive sponsor of safety gear and lighting for the United States Rock Climbing Association (USAClimbing), and has been seen in many regional and national climbing competitions.
 
The lock is used as a rigid connection in the protection system and is an important protective equipment in rock climbing. Compared with the comprehensive product line of black diamonds, the advantages of climbing ropes in locks are more obvious. In the list of climbing master locks, assurances, and quick buckle groups selected by Outdoor Gearlab, Pansuo has a number of items that are among the best and have received high score recommendations, firmly suppressing brands such as Black Diamond and Edelrid behind. At the same time, Suopan also has a good performance in climbing helmets and harnesses, and its products are rich, and it is widely praised for its very thoughtful design for women and children.
 
The main lock of the climbing rope leads many brands in terms of functionality and ease of use. All of its mountaineering locks are equipped with the Keylock system, which prevents the latch and other equipment from getting hooked compared to traditional grooved lock doors. In the locking system, it is divided into spiral lock, BALL lock, TRIACT lock and TWIST lock, the main difference is the difference in opening and closing methods, among which the locking of spiral lock and BALL lock is the most efficient, suitable for frequent opening and closing operations. In addition, the screw lock comes with a red safety alert for easy checking that it is locked.
 
If you're looking for a versatile primary lock, we highly recommend the Attache by Climbing, which won the Outdoor Gearlab Editor's Choice Award. Its orange exterior is instantly recognizable outdoors, and it's big enough to be light enough to be easy to use, even with gloves on, and costs $16.
 
The ensurer is used to protect the descent process, and the friction between it and the protective rope forms a brake to ensure safety during the climb. In 1991, Pansuo invented the first brake stop and descent ensure, which he named Grigri. Traditional ATC protectors and figure-of-eight rings require the guarantor to keep his hands tight at all times, and if an accident such as a falling rock knocks the guarantor unconscious, the guarantor will be ineffective. The Grigri has a relatively complex mechanical structure that automatically jams the rope after being stressed after the internal structure, which greatly improves safety and is now recognized as the best securator, and the success of the climbing cable has also made the Grigri synonymous with securators.
 
The GriGri 2 and GriGri are by far two of the best professional-grade ensurers. The GriGri 2 is light and smooth, making it ideal for traditional multi-pitch climbing, with a wider range of available thicknesses from 9.4mm -10.3mm to 8.9mm-10.5mm, and the addition of an anti-panic function that automatically locks the bite rope when the assuring person is nervous and the gesture is stiff, so as to avoid accidental injuries to the climber. Although the GriGri 2 and GriGri are priced at close to 1,000 yuan, they are still the most trusted items among veteran rock friends due to their superior protection and durability.
 
Each product of Pansuo will undergo strict independent testing before leaving the factory, but it should be noted that there are imitations of Pansuo on the market, and the performance is very different from the genuine version, so be sure to choose a formal agent channel or overseas shopping. The clasp door of each main lock will leave test marks on both ends, which can also be used to determine whether it is genuine.