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Backcountry.com The Years Best - Top Gear Picks From Winter 09/10

Belay and Rappel Devices

Black Diamond Arc'teryx Mammut

Black Diamond Super 8 Belay/Rappel Device

The Supper 8's flawless design makes for an incredibly strong, lightweight belay/rappel device. A super smooth ride, the Super 8 is great for handling any rope diameter.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$14.95

Black Diamond ATC Belay Device

The Black Diamond ATC belay device holds falls and rappels with ease. A classic.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$18.95

Black Diamond ATC-Sport Belay Device

Black Diamond worked toward pure functionality and simplicity when they cut the ATC in half and created the ATC-Sport Belay Device.

* Available Sizes:One Size
ON SALE:
$13.56 (20% off)

Black Diamond ATC-XP

The Black Diamond ATC-XP is a true variable-friction belay and rappel device with wicked holding power.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$23.95

Petzl Grigri Belay Device

The Petzl Grigri Belay Device's self-locking system has made it a staple item at sport crags from Smith to Rifle to the Ceuse.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$94.95

Package Grigri & Am'D Package

The Petzl Grigri & Am’D Package includes the most popular autolocking belay device and a super-tough carabiner to provide a solid catch on anything from your sport project to a big-wall climb.

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Price:
$92.52

Wild Country VC Pro 2 & Synergy SG Belay Package

The Wild Country VC Pro 2 & Synergy Belay Package handles belaying or rappelling on everything from a double-rope alpine outing to single pitch sport routes.

Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$24.95

Petzl Pirana Descender

The Petzl Pirana Descender provides excellent rope control and a smooth lower when you're rapping long lines with heavy loads.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$34.95

DMM V-Twin/Belay Master Set

The DMM V-Twin/Belay Master Set provides safe, secure catches when you partner takes a big whipper, and it eliminates any chances of dangerous crossloading.

Available Sizes:One Size
ON SALE:
$42.26 (10% off)

Metolius BRD Belay Rappel Device

The Metolius BRD Belay Rappel Device's notched ends increase rope friction during a fall to allow for an easy catch, no matter how big a whipper your partner takes.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$19.95

Wild Country VC Pro 2 Belay Device

Your partner just pitched off the climb for a 30-footer, but you have the Wild Country VC 2 Pro Belay Device to easily catch his screamer even though he's using an ultra-thin rope.

* Available Sizes:8-11mm
Price:
$16.95

Black Diamond Big Air Package

The Black Diamond Big Air package is a quick and easy way to get a new belay set-up. Whether you're new to the sport, or replacing old gear, the Big Air package is a great way to get the gear you need.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$28.00

Black Diamond Big Air XP Package

From single pitch sport lines to multi-day big walls, the Black Diamond Big Air XP Package keeps things secure on the climb up and the rap down.

Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$33.00

Petzl Stop Descender

The Petzl Stop Descender is a self-locking rappel device for use on long single-ropes descents such as those encountered while caving.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$104.95

Petzl Verso Belay Device

Petzl created the Verso Belay Device for lovers of the Reverso who want to lighten their rack.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$25.95

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device

If you're tired of digging through a pile of belay devices to match the rope choice and type of climbing you're doing today, then get the Petzl Reverso 3 to do it all.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$34.95

Black Diamond ATC Guide

The self-locking capability of the Black Diamond ATC Guide belay device makes it an excellent choice when you cast off on multi-pitch trad, ice, and alpine climbs.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$27.95

DMM V-Twin Belay Device

DMM made the V-Twin Belay Device out of stainless steel instead of aluminum to increase durability and keep it cooler on long rappels.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$25.95

DMM Bugette Device

When you're using a half or twin rope system on a dicey ice lead or a wandering trad pitch, a standard size belay device just won't cut it. When you need a small belay device for small ropes, clip into the DMM Bugette.

Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$19.95

Omega Pacific Figure 8 Rappel Device

With no moving parts and a classic, burly design, the Omega Pacific Figure8 Rappel Device is one of the most versatile tools on your rack.

Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$12.90

Metolius BRD w/ Element Locking Biner Set

Metolius combined the BRD Belay Device and Element Locking Biner to give you a package that provides a solid, secure catch whenever your partner logs some frequent flyer miles.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$26.95

DMM Belay Master Clip

The DMM Belay Master Clip is an innovative, clip-on attachment that stops your belay device from shifting and cross-loading your locking carabiner.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$8.50

Mammut Smart Belay Device

The Mammut Smart Belay Device locks at en extremely low force, so you can catch your friend's massive whippers with ease.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$29.90

Mammut Bionic 8 Belay Device

For a scant 2.4 ounces, the Mammut Bionic 8 Belay Device lets you belay or rappel with any diameter rope, including twin and half rope setups.

Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$17.90

Wild Country VC Pro & Synergy SG Belay Package

Wild Country combined the VC Pro Belay Device and the Synergy SG Carabiner into a package designed to hold the biggest whistler your partner ever takes.

* Available Sizes:One Size
Price:
$21.95


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