Enhance your climbing and belaying experience with the Pinch Belay Device from Edelrid – designed with assisted braking for use in multiple climbing disciplines from sport climbing to multi-pitch and rope access. Attach it directly onto the centre ring of your harness and eliminate the risk of cross-loading the belay carabiner whilst increasing your brake rope control and usability. As a result of this close-to-the-body position, you don’t need to fix the belay in place when the rope is released, so you can reserve all your grip and strength for the brake rope. An essential safety feature not only made for beginners but for those seasoned climbers among us too, the Pinch has an anti-panic function that automatically locks the device if the release lever is pulled too far back and there’s a second braking tier should this function be used too frequently as a result of an insufficient load or excessive rope friction. Confident, experience climbers or technicians may opt to deactivate this anti-panic system, which can be done simply with the screw supplied. Frontal steel brake grooves will keep your ropes running smoothly, reducing tangles and increase durability of your rope. The Pinch device is suitable for static ropes up to 10-10.5mm diameter or dynamic ropes from 8.5-10.5mm. Designed for operation by both right and left-handed users, the Pinch Belay Device is an innovative, versatile device at home during various climbing disciplines whether you are a new starter or seasoned pro.Features: Assisted braking belay device for versatile use in sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access Position close to the body due to direct harness connection increases brake rope control and improves usability Direct harness connection eliminates the risk of cross-loading the belay carabiner Deactivatable anti-panic function for increased safety by automatically locking the device if the release lever is pulled too far backwards Second braking tier if the anti-panic function is activated too frequently due to insufficient load and/or excessive rope friction Frontal steel brake grooves allow the rope to run linearly and ensure less rope tangling, increased durability and prevent unslightly discolouration that occurs when the rope rubs against aluminium Attachment to the stand in four different directions in 90° increments Equal operation for right and left-hand users Suitable for static ropes from 10.0-10.5mm diameter (max. user weight: 120kg) Suitable for dynamic ropes from 8.5-10.5mm Specifications: UIAA Approved rope diameter: 8.5-10.5mm Certifications: EN 15151-1 & EN 12841-C Material: steel/aluminium Mechanical
