Edelrid Pinch – assisted braking belay device with direct harness attachment

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Edelrid Pinch – assisted braking belay device with direct harness attachment The PINCH delivers a new belaying experience: a versatile assisted-braking belay device for sport climb ing, multi-pitch, and even rope access techniques. It’s the first device that can be attached directly to the central ring of your harness, keeping the system low and close to the body for better control and a clean rope path. Because of its close-to-the-body position, you can keep a full, secure grip on the brake rope and it doesn’t need to be “fixed” in place while paying out. The compact setup also gives you a larger range of movement, making it possible to feed 20–30 cm more rope in one motion. Steel braking grooves guide the rope linearly, reducing tangles when lowering or abseiling and improving durability. The anti-panic function adds safety by automatically locking if the lowering lever is pulled too far. For advanced users, it can be permanently deactivated with the supplied screw. A second braking tier also helps when belaying very light climbers or when rope friction is high. On multi-pitch belays, the PINCH can be attached to the anchor in four directions (90° increments), so the lever stays accessible no matter how the stance is built. Why we like it at arrampica! Direct harness attachment improves control and reduces carabiner cross-loading risk Smooth rope handling with a linear rope path and durable steel braking grooves Anti-panic safety (with the option to deactivate for experienced users) Multi-pitch friendly: anchor attachment in 4 orientations Key Features Assisted braking belay device for sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access Direct harness attachment to the central ring for close-to-body control Attachment to belay stations in four directions (90° increments) Deactivatable anti-panic function: locks if the lever is pulled too far Equal operation for right- and left-handed users Frontal steel brake grooves for linear rope run, less tangling, and increased durability Speed control via lowering lever and braking-hand pressure for improved control on thin/soft ropes Second braking tier for controlled lowering with very light loads or high rope friction Technical Details Brand Edelrid Device type Assisted braking belay device Harness attachment Direct to harness central ring Anchor attachment 4 orientations (90° increments) Anti-panic Yes (deactivatable with supplied screw) Rope compatibility (dynamic) 8.5–10.5 mm Rope compatibility (static) 10.0–10.5 mm (max user weight 120 kg) Braking grooves Frontal steel grooves (linear rope run) Use Sport climbing, multi-pitch, rope access techniques arrampica! tip If you want a belay device that feels compact, controlled, and multi-pitch ready, the PINCH is a standout. Use it with the right rope diameter for best handling, and keep the anti-panic enabled if you’re newer to assisted-braking devices or belaying partners with big weight differences. Show more