Pinch assisted locking belay device

Quick Facts:

Who it's for? - Climbers

What it does? - Assisted-locking device for controlled belaying, lowering and rappelling

How it does it? - An easy to use belay device that can be attached directly to the harness without a carabiner

Description

A versatile assisted braking belay device for use in sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access techniques. The PINCH is the first device on the market that can be attached directly to the central ring of the climbing harness. Thanks to its low, close-to-the-body position, the PINCH does not need to be fixed in place when releasing the rope and the brake rope can always be gripped with all fingersThe anti-panic function provides added safety not only for beginners. A special feature is the integrated second braking tier, which enables controlled lowering by pulling the lowering lever further when securing particularly light persons or in systems with high rope friction. Plus, when used on multi-pitch lengths, the PINCH is the only device on the market that can be attached to the belay station in four different directions in 90° increments.

Features

• Position close to the body due to direct harness attachment increases brake rope control and improves usability – carabiner-free. Carabiner can still be used for extra protection.
• Direct harness attachment eliminates the risk of cross-loading the belay carabiner
• Deactivatable anti-panic function for increased safety by automatically locking the device if the lowering 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 unsightly discoloration that occurs when the rope rubs against aluminium
• Attachment to the belay station in four different directions in 90° increments, great for multipitch climbing
• Equal operation for right and left-handed users
• The compact belay system provides an increased span, which allows the belayer to pay out 20 - 30 cm more rope at once

Tech Specs

UIAA

Approved rope diameter: 8,5 - 10,5 mm

Certification: EN 15151-1

Certification: EN 12841-C

Material: Steel/ALU