Edelrid OHMEGA – compact brake assistant for safer, softer belaying The OHMEGA is a compact, lightweight brake assistant (barely 190 g) designed to make belaying safer and more comfortable for a wide range of climbers. Whether you’re in the gym, at the crag, or on alpine sport routes (with a single rope), it helps manage falls and supports the belayer—especially useful when there’s a weight difference. An integrated HMPE sling lets you switch between three braking levels with a simple hand movement to match the rope team’s weight distribution. The built-in pulley reduces friction at the first bolt compared to a standard quickdraw, so it stays smooth to clip and doesn’t feel “in the way” on long or harder routes. With a short sling and minimal activation distance, it’s easier to belay dynamically and softly—helping reduce impact forces and the risk of injury. Why we like it at arrampica! Makes belaying smoother and more controlled, especially with weight differences 3 braking levels you can adjust quickly to suit the rope team Integrated pulley keeps climbing/clipping smooth on long routes Supports softer, more dynamic belaying with low activation distance Key Features 3 easy-to-adjust braking levels Brakes even when falling directly into the device (active load) Reduces the risk of collisions and ground impact in low falls Far lower forces exerted on the belayer For all rope parties: beginners to pros, with or without weight difference For gyms, sport crags, and alpine sport routes (single rope) Integrated pulley reduces friction while climbing and clipping Lightweight and compact – easy to carry every day Technical Details Brand Edelrid Device type Brake assistant Weight ~190 g Braking levels 3 Sling Integrated HMPE sling Pulley Integrated (reduced friction at first bolt) Use Gym, sport climbing, alpine sport routes (single rope) arrampica! tip If you often belay a lighter partner (or you’re the lighter belayer), the OHMEGA is a smart upgrade: it helps keep you grounded in big falls and makes low falls feel more controlled. Set the braking level to match your weight difference, and you’ll immediately notice smoother, softer catches.
