Simple, Durable, Strong

By Scott Pendleton Ranked #276 - Belay and Rappel Devices December 14, 2009

What can I say? After five years of use both indoor and outdoor it shows nearly no wear and it's easy to use.

This was my first belay device and still my favorite. It has no teeth and requires concentration and a firm grip at all times while being used. That's part of the reason I like it: it forces the belayer to pay attention because it will not do any of the work for them. It's what I like to use and it's what I prefer my belayer to use. It's also easier on ropes because of the smooth surfaces, though for smaller (9mm) ropes it can require some extra strength to hold it.

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