Products tagged with 'assisted braking'

The Petzl Grigri + is an assisted braking belay device that features an anti-panic handle. It is a great choice for belaying your partner whose really trying to push their sports grade, but also for beginners who have just started belaying.

The Edelrid Ohm was developed in collaboration with the Institute of Mechanical Handling and Logistics in Germany. With several updates, this second generation of the innovative and successful Ohm is now more user-friendly than ever. Designed to enhance the braking effect when climbing in teams with significant weight differences, the assisted-braking resistor features a swivel joint that improves freedom of movement. Consequently, the direction in which the device is clipped to the first bolt is no longer important.

The Beal Birdie is a compact belay device with assisted braking for lead and top roping. It is also ergonomic for a better grip and can be used with all dynamic single ropes, with a diameter of 8.5 to 10.5mm. Each of these belayers has its own individual number that guarantees its traceability. Entirely made of metal, with cam and friction components in stainless steel for great durability. The rope exits following the device’s axis, to avoid twisting.