--- title: Understanding the Petzl ASAP and ASAP Lock description: A great historical look at the creation of Petzl's ASAP and ASAP lock image: https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/asap-lock-225x300-1.jpg --- # Understanding the Petzl ASAP and ASAP Lock ## Understanding the Petzl ASAP and ASAP Lock Posted by [Jemia](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/author/jemia) on September 11,2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![asap lock](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/asap-lock-225x300-1.jpg?width=225&height=300&name=asap-lock-225x300-1.jpg)](https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/asap-lock-1.jpg)   Although the updated ASAP and ASAP Lock were released almost 2 years ago, and there are several reviews online of both, I felt it was important to document how the ASAP was galvanized into the back-up device marketplace, at a time when, quite frankly, you simply 'couldn't teach an old dog new tricks.' The story of the ASAP is one of not only the need for technical innovation and safety analysis, but also highlights a time when the relationship between Petzl and IRATA was somewhat tempestuous. This is a good piece to keep on hand to share with new techs and a good story to understand when considering an update in your kit. I always believe when I write Rope Access material that it's important to share detail because our history is still so short; yet it can missed if we don't pay attention. It provides an approach for choosing new gear that hits the market and reminds us that new innovations in gear technology usually comes with an interesting story. Please take the time to read this different sort of gear review on the ASAP Lock. Thanks all and we'll see you on the ropes!   Topics: [Equipment](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/equipment) ### Subscribe to Pacific Ropes Blog Get the latest articles from Pacific Ropes here! Enter your email address below! ## Latest Content - [![IRATA L1 Certification: Requirements, Expiry, Validity (Clone - CPGT Version))](https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/IRATA%20Certification%20L1%20Feature%20Blog%20Image%20.png)](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/irata-l1-certification-requirements-expiry-validity-0) - [Equipment](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/equipment) ### September 05, 2025 [#### IRATA L1 Certification: Requirements, Expiry, Validity (Clone - CPGT Version)) ](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/irata-l1-certification-requirements-expiry-validity-0) IRATA L1 vs. SPRAT Certification Requirements: Your Path to Rope Access Proficiency [Read More](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/irata-l1-certification-requirements-expiry-validity-0) - [![Why Rope Access Is the Smart Alternative to Scaffolding](https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Wind%20Turbine%20%20(1).png)](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/rope-access-vs-scaffolding) - [Equipment](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/equipment) ### August 06, 2025 [#### Why Rope Access Is the Smart Alternative to Scaffolding ](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/rope-access-vs-scaffolding) When you're up against tight timelines, complex job sites, or limited access, traditional scaffolding can feel like a headache waiting to happen. … [Read More](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/rope-access-vs-scaffolding) Category - [Rope Access Training](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/rope-access-training) - [Safety](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/safety-insights) - [Rope Access Services](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/rope-access-services) - [Blog](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/blog) - [IRATA](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/irata) - [Equipment](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/equipment) - [Corporate Training](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/corporate-training) - [SPRAT](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/sprat) - [Stories](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/stories) - [Covid-19](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/covid-19) - [Jobs](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/rope-access-job) - [Updates](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/updates) - [Pacific Ropes News](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/pacific-ropes-news) - [TACS](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/tag/tacs) --- [View all articles > ](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog) ## Pacific Ropes: Innovative Solutions Helping construction and energy industries access hard-to-reach locations with custom work at height solutions [Download our Brochure](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/gear-blog/historical-approach-understanding-petzls-asap-asap-lock-petzl#) × ### Registration Form × ![Download_Brochure](https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Website%202021-GN/Form%20images/Download_Brochure.png) × ![contact_form](https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Website%202021-GN/Form%20images/contact_form.png) ### Contact us