MAESTRO S
MAESTRO L
2025
UPDATED
These descenders offer the versatility required for technical rescue operations:
lowering, hauling, handling heavy loads, use in the primary system or in a backup belay.
Descenders for Technical Rescue
Descenders
• AUTO-LOCK system: automatically locks the rope
• Excellent hauling eff iciency
• Comfortable, controlled descent, even with heavy loads
• Easy rope installation
The AUTO-LOCK system
allows automatic locking
of the rope when the
handle is not in use.
Once locked, the rope
can be taken up without
having to manipulate the
handle.
The faceted sheave creates additional
friction zones for the rope, providing
extra braking for lowering heavy loads.
The ergonomic handle and integrated
brake enable a comfortably controlled
descent.
The integrated progress-capture
pulley with very large diameter sheave
mounted on sealed ball bearings rotates
in only one direction for excellent hauling
efficiency. The lower connection point
can be used to create different types
of haul systems.
Markings on the device make
rope installation quick and easy.
250 kg
280 kg
10 to 11.5 mm
12.5 to 13 mm
MAESTRO
®
S
Descender with integrated progress-capture pulley for loads up to 250 kg,
compatible with 10 to 11.5 mm ropes
MAESTRO S is a descender designed for technical rescue operations. It makes it easier to manipulate
heavy loads when lowering or hauling, and may be used in both the primary system or in a backup belay.
This versatility allows rescuers to adapt to a variety of different situations they may encounter on the rescue
scene. The ergonomic handle and integrated brake enable a comfortably controlled descent. Changing from
lowering to hauling is immediate, without the need to transfer the load. The integrated progress-capture pulley
has a large diameter sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings, providing excellent hauling efficiency. The AUTO-
LOCK system automatically locks the rope when the handle is not in use. Once locked, the rope can be taken
up without having to manipulate the handle. The MAESTRO S descender is compatible with 10 to 11.5 mm
ropes and can handle loads up to 250 kg.
MAESTRO
®
L
Descender with integrated progress-capture pulley for loads up to 280 kg,
compatible with 12.5 to 13 mm ropes
MAESTRO L is a descender designed for technical rescue operations. It makes it easier to manipulate
heavy loads when lowering or hauling, and may be used in both the primary system or in a backup belay.
This versatility allows rescuers to adapt to a variety of different situations they may encounter on the rescue
scene. The ergonomic handle and integrated brake enable a comfortably controlled descent. Changing from
lowering to hauling is immediate, without the need to transfer the load. The integrated progress-capture pulley
has a large diameter sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings, providing excellent hauling efficiency. The AUTO-
LOCK system automatically locks the rope when the handle is not in use. Once locked, the rope can be taken
up without having to manipulate the handle. The MAESTRO L descender is compatible with 12.5 to 13 mm
ropes and can handle loads up to 280 kg.
MAESTRO descenders with integrated progress-capture pulley
Rescue exercise, Mont Veyrier, Annecy, France © 2019 Petzl Distribution - Vuedici.org & Lafouche - CNEAS