Petzl Micro Traxion = Mini Traxion?

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ms55401

Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 28, 2016 - 09:20pm PT

just tore up my entire place looking for my Petzl Mini Traxion and can't find it, so I'm looking to buy another. Petzl and REI don't have a "Mini" Traxion but do have a "Micro" Traxion. Accepts standard-size single ropes (i.e. about 9-11 mm), so I think it'll work. just looking to see if anyone can confirm equivalency, as I will be buying two of these, which isn't overly cheap
Scrubber

climber
Straight outta Squampton
Apr 28, 2016 - 09:29pm PT
The micro is a bit smaller than the mini was. Arguably, it's a bit easier to use as the ergonomics of it are a bit better. Otherwise, It's just a trimmed down version.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 29, 2016 - 07:19am PT
If I'm not mistaken, the pulley wheel is actually bigger and the release switch has been redesigned to lessen the chance of accidental release.

The info is on the web.
matty

Trad climber
under the sea
Apr 29, 2016 - 07:29am PT
If i remember correctly the pulley is more efficient in the micro as well which would add to the "easier to use" argument.
Alexey

climber
San Jose, CA
Apr 29, 2016 - 09:00am PT
I have them both for top rope solo, and I like micro better because it locks automatically and you can not fakup. But mini-trax works ok on big diameter ropes like ~13mm, while micro can not run such ropes.
Impaler

Social climber
Oakland
Apr 29, 2016 - 10:05am PT
13mm rope? I never even hear of that, much less seen it. Most people would freak out if you admit that you still use 10.2 mm ropes.

I just ordered a micro on ebay for $70. It doesn't hurt to shop around a bit if you can wait a little.
Pewf

climber
Gunnison, CO
Apr 30, 2016 - 05:57am PT
Couldn't find minis for sale last fall, either. I've been using a pair of micros and they're working great.
overwatch

climber
Arizona
Apr 30, 2016 - 08:33am PT
13mm rope? I never even hear of that, much less seen it. Most people would freak out if you admit that you still use 10.2 mm ropes

Basically a half inch line which is commonly used in rigging as a work line. I have worked with guys that use the mini traction as a work positioning device
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