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There is an old joke among climbers that industry standards for harnesses require them to be as uncomfortable as possible. That certainly may have been the case a few years back. Fall safety standards had companies scrambling to produce harnesses that would shield workers from fall forces, but rarely did they take movement and comfort into account. Today the same companies that have been combining technology with absolutely outstanding ergonomic research to yield harness designs that are ligh …

Through June 16th, 2013 all the Petzl equipment we sell on pksafety.com is 20% off. Find out more from our video. And see the president of our company rappelling down the side of our building. If you have questions about Rope Rescue or any of our Petzl products, please give us a call or visit us online. …

Whether you are an arborist, cell tower hand, tower dog, wind energy tech, or you just love Petzl products for recreational climbing, take a look at our Petzl 20% Off Sale going on now through April 14th, 2013. We're happy to be offering 20% off our entire line of Petzl products including harnesses, helmets, and hardware. Our customers sum up our feelings about the Petzl products perfectly. Patrick from St. Louis Missouri says the Petzl GRIGRI 2 belay device is "a must-have. I tru …

Spiderman is washing windows. And he's doing a great job. According to an ABC News report, employees at the Chicago-based American National Skyline window cleaning company came up with the idea of donning superhero outfits as a way to entertain the kids at the children's hospitals where they rappel down the buildings while cleaning the windows. This story was picked up by the major news outlets and the idea has now grown to several other cities. When you see the pictures of these tou …

Petzl has been in business making climbing and rope access gear for over 65 years. The equipment they make is rock-solid, long-lasting, and easy to use. You know it's going to stand up to hard use on the job site or during a rescue. What you might not know is that from now until October 28th 2012 all Petzl products are 20% off at pksafety.com. The sale includes items like the fantastically comfortable Petzl AVAO Full Body Harness C71AAA with FAST buckles for easy donning and doffi …

We never realize how dark it is until we need light. Profound, right? Example - Try changing a tire in the dark. More numerous are instances in which a little more light would be extremely helpful, like hooking up a stereo, putting up your tent while camping, looking for keys dropped by a party guest, and the list goes on. A good solution for these troublesome events is a gadget that is hands-free. The best solution is a product that outperforms all others. It’s why PK is excited to offer all …