Petzl AVAO®: The most versatile harness for working at height

Whether you simply need to position yourself at the workstation or descend by rope, AVAO is always there to help.

AVAO®, comfort and practical aspects in everyday life

Comfortable construction

All contact areas, shoulder straps, waist belt and leg loops are made of preformed foam lined with breathable fabric and allow professionals to work comfortably. The correct placement and maintenance of the harness on the user are optimal, thanks to the semi-rigid waist belt and leg loops.

Organization of the material

• Equipment integration

The ventral connection point consists of a textile loop and a metal D for the integration of a positioning lanyard, a descender and a PODIUM or LITEPOD harness.

• Organization of the material

The belt is equipped with two metal attachment points for connecting a double positioning lanyard. The five equipment loops and the two loops for CARITOOL tool holders or INTERFAST connection element allow you to organize all the equipment needed for a day's work.

Easy installation and adjustment

• Easy to put on

The AVAO FAST and AVAO SIT FAST harnesses are equipped with FAST opening buckles on the leg loops, which make them easier to put on and take off, without loss of adjustment, even when wearing gloves.

• Easy to adjust

The harness adjustment is made easy, thanks to the DOUBLEBACK self-locking buckles. They are equipped with an anti-slip system, which allows the correct adjustment to be maintained throughout the work phases.

A complete range to meet the expectations of all professionals

AVAO is not just one harness, but a complete range of five models and associated accessories. AVAO is available in a standard version with DOUBLEBACK self-locking buckles or in a FAST version with FAST opening buckles.

Each of these two versions exists in a European version (CE EN 361, EN 358, EN 813 certifications) and in an international version (ANSI Z359.11, ANSI Z459.1, NFPA 1983 class III, CSA Z259.10, CE EN 361, EN 358, EN 813, GB 6095: QWZ certifications) with a system for storing the fall arrest lanyard connectors on the shoulder straps, to allow the user not to be bothered by the lanyard and to keep the connectors within reach.

Finally, an AVAO SIT sit-harness version also exists, for workers at height who are looking for a lightweight and modular solution. It can be transformed into a full fall arrest harness by connecting a TOP or TOP CROLL torso, available as an accessory.

All these harnesses are compatible with the PODIUM and LITEPOD harnesses, for those who spend their days suspended in vertical environments and know the importance of having an effective harness.

Availability and prices of the AVAO range: all harnesses and accessories in the AVAO range are available from December 2024. For harnesses, prices range from €175 excluding VAT (AVAO SIT) to €320 excluding VAT (AVAO FAST international version), depending on the model.