Intuitive belay device with reliable blocking of the climbing rope ... As it operates according to the tube principle, the Smart 2.0 is therefore suitable for both lead climbing and top rope climbing.

Edelrid have identified a potential issue with Mega Jul devices in which a defect can result in reduced strength of the metal loop which is used to attach the device when belaying a second in direct ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...