A new belay experience with the PINCH, a versatile new braking assisted 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 centre ring of the climbing harness. Thanks to its low, close-to-body position, there is no need to attach the PINCH when releasing the rope and the brake rope can always be grasped with all fingers. In addition, the compact belay system provides a greater span, allowing the belayer to deploy 20-30 cm more rope at a time.

The linear path of the rope through the front steel braking slots reduces rope tangles when descending and rappelling. In addition to the release lever, the speed can be controlled by the pressure of the braking hand, which contributes to greater control of the braking rope, especially when using thin, soft ropes. The anti-panic function provides increased safety not only for beginners.

A special feature is the integrated second braking level, which allows a controlled descent by pulling the descent lever further when securing particularly light persons or on systems with high cable friction. Users and experienced rope access technicians can permanently deactivate the anti-panic function with a supplied screw. Another advantage: When used in 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. This means that the belay lever can always be placed in a position where it can be freely operated.

Features:

• Assisted braking belay device for versatile use in sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access
• Location close to the body due to direct harness connection increases control of the belay rope and improves usability
• Direct harness connection eliminates the risk of cross-loading of the belay carabiner
• Deactivatable anti-panic function for increased safety by automatically locking the device if the release lever is pulled back too far
• Second level of braking if the anti-panic function is activated too frequently due to insufficient loading and/or excessive rope friction
• Steel front brake slots allow the rope to run linearly and ensure less rope tangles, increased durability and prevent unsightly discoloration that occurs when the rope is pulled back too far
• rope rubs on aluminium
• Attachment to bracket in four different directions in 90° increments
• Equal handling for right and left handed users
• Suitable for static ropes 10.0 - 10.5 mm diameter (120 kg max. user weight)
• Suitable for dynamic ropes 8.5 - 10.5 mm diameter
• UIAA
• Approved rope diameter: 8.5 - 10.5 mm
• Certification: EN 15151-1
• Certification: EN 12841-C
• Material: Steel/ALU
• Mechanical