Belay and Rappel
Improving on the traditional design to provide better contact and security, the Metolius Curved Hex Set includes 10 Metolius Curve Hexes. With curved sides to create three points of contact, each placement will hold tight once it is set. The steel cables of the Curve Hex extend its usable life and allows you to place them in deeper cracks and out of the way slots. Set includes 10 curve hexes; #1-#10
$118.95
Designed as a self-braking system for when the rope suddenly comes under tension, the Petzl Grigri has become a standard at sport crags worldwide. Adding a no nonsense mechanical advantage, its internal cam auto locks on a big catch, to reduce the human error factor. More comfortable when holding tension, and smooth on a lower with its lever release, the Grigri the preferred device when it comes to aid climbing simplicity and reliability. The Grigri is excellent for belaying a leader or second, and single rope descents.
$94.95
Considering its small size, you might think that the Petzl Mini Traxion is a dedicated sack hauler, but it's sturdy enough to haul a human. Use it as a back-up belay, a hauler or a non-reversing pulley on a Tyrolean traverse. For use on single ropes ranging from 8 mm. to 13 mm. in diameter.
$76.39
This lightweight and compact ascender doesn't have a handle (it wouldn't be compact if it did) but it's quite capable of meeting your pulley, climb and belay demands. For use on single ropes ranging from 8 mm. to 13 mm. in diameter.
$54.95
An ultra light, multi-purpose belay/rappel tool, the Petzl Reverso 3 Belay Device provides a wide range of friction that manages variable rope sizes and uses. Lightweight and easy to use, the asymmetric V-shaped grooved friction channels regulate the amount of braking friction on the rope according to its diameter and conditions. The Reverso 3 provides effective braking on half and twin ropes to 7.5 mm, and effective braking on single ropes to 8.9 mm. To enhance team logistics this device can belay the leader, one or two seconding climbers, independent and simultaneous belaying of one or two seconding climbers, and can be used for rappelling. This tool also allows for quick change-over from Reverso mode to belaying the leader when climbing multi-pitch routes.
$34.95
The new Mammut Smart Belay Device offers unparalleled safety and ease of use for cragging, all in a lightweight and inexpensive package. The unique design combines very easy rope management making feeding a huge armload of slack for that hard clip easy, with a super-dependable locking feature that makes catching a hard fall very easy, even with ultra-skinny ropes. A side benefit is that this locking action makes marathon belay sessions easy while your partner dogs his project for the umpteenth time. Not for use as an autoblocking belay device.
$29.95
One device to do it all, the ATC-Guide offers maximum versatility. It has a smooth, regular friction side and, for twice the friction, a grooved side. When you're belaying from above, the guide mode lets you bring up one or two seconding climbers with ease and control. For lowering, it has a small secondary hole that you can girth hitch for more leverage to release the device.
$27.95
Ultra small and lightweight, The Petzl Tibloc Ultra light Ascender is a tool of many uses. This device pairs with an oval-stock carabiner for numerous self-rescue situations, creates a self-locking pulley for bag hauling, ideal for crevasse rescue, or can help a partner up a difficult pitch. It can also be used as an emergency ascender. At a mere 1.4-ounce the Tibloc is an easy gear add on a long rock, aid, or alpine climb.
$26.89
Strong, lightweight and compact, the Petzl Fixe Fixed Side Pulley is the excepted standard pulley. Ideal for self-rescue or Z-rigging systems on glaciers, this pulley allows for a hauling system when used with a mechanical ascender. Highly efficient with fixed sides and self-lubricating bushings, this pulley handles a maximum rope diameter of 13 mm.
$24.95
Simple, lightweight and smooth feeding, the ATC belay/rappel device is easy to operate and, when used correctly, won't kink your rope. Designed for 7.7-11 mm cords and to hold falls more easily, its extensive surface area dissipates heat effectively when lowering or rappelling.
$18.95
Shave precious grams off your climbing and approach pack weight with this highly affordable and lightweight backup alternative to a full pulley system. Recommended strictly for rescue situations.
$3.95







