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HONU CANYON Descender-Debrayer
SKU: HONU
HONU CANYON Descender-Debrayer
The HONU is a manual braking device for belaying and rappelling with a friction adjustment function. It can also be used as a declutch.
The HONU is exclusively reserved for the practice of CANYONISM / CANYONING
Versant Sud is a club of canyoning enthusiasts who have been involved in supervision and training for over thirty years.
The HONU, a hybrid descender, was developed to promote simple, versatile canyoning for everyone, in complete safety.
- The HONU has been tested in real conditions by our team of enthusiasts for over 4 years and meets the requirements of the EN-15151-2 standard.
- It is a versatile, simple descender suitable for all levels of practice, from beginner to experienced practitioner.
- The HONU is the leader's essential tool: detachable rappelling system, rappelling on single or double rope, guided rappelling system, auto top rope, rope ascent, blocking 2 strands...and much more!
- The HONU is also used to make beginners safer when rappelling.
- It can be used with semi-static canyon ropes with a diameter of 8.5 to 10.3 MM.
To illustrate, two videos present the characteristics of the HONU and its ease of use for setting up a detachable recall.
For right and left-handed users, from beginner to advanced.
For semi-static rope with a diameter of 8.5 to 10.3 mm
- The HONU is registered with the EUIPO and meets the requirements of the EN-15151-2 standard.
- Made in Europe.
- Machined and treated aluminum alloy with information engravings.
- Anodizing in Matte Black color .
- Maximum strength, tensile strength up to 61kN.
- Dimensions: 178mm x 85mm x 10mm.
- Weight: 180g.
VERSATILITY OF THE HONU:
1 - Descender for beginners and experienced users.
1 - Installation of a suspended and stop disengageable recall.
1 - System for tensioning and lowering a guide.
1 - Rope ascent system.
1 - System for installing 2 disengageable reminders (on standard relays, without additional QUICK link ).
1 - System for installing 1 disengageable or alternative recall.
1 - Simple self-winding system for handrail.
1 - System for blocking 2 non-disengageable strands (on standard relays, without additional QUICK link ).
1 - Way to counter-insure from above and on the beginner's harness.
1 - Multifunctional secondary attachment.
AND much more!!!
Download the complete INSTRUCTIONS and technical sheets
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SELF-CHECK
Before any use, ensure that:
- The HONU has no cracks, corrosion, mechanical deformation, and no falls.
- Check the wear of the rope friction on the HONU (on the aluminum). If the wear corresponds to more than 2mm (20%) of the initial dimension the HONU MUST BE STORED.
- Check the wear of the rope on the HONU during detachable rappels . Systematically check the wear of the rope before or after each outing.
- Make sure you have read and understood the instructions, user guides and videos.
RESPONSIBILITY
All the HONU usage techniques presented in the instructions, videos or fact sheets have been tested by us in real conditions for several years.
These usage techniques must be understood and carried out as explained in the instructions, videos or sheets.
Whether the user is a beginner or even an experienced user, it is important to learn HONU techniques under the supervision of an experienced person before using it in a canyon.
ATTENTION
It is strictly forbidden to modify, machine or repair the HONU.
WARNING
The user is responsible for handling the HONU descender.
The HONU must not be used in any situation other than that for which it is intended in the instructions, technical data sheets or presentation videos!
Using the HONU differently or with techniques not included in the instructions, videos or technical sheets will be the user's responsibility!
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