Edelrid Pinch Belay Device

PINCH – a new belaying experience with the PINCH, a new, versatile assisted braking belay device for use in sport climbing and multi-pitch climbing.

The PINCH is the first device on the market that can be attached directly to the central ring of the climbing harness. Thanks to its low, close-to-the-body position, the PINCH does not need to be fixed in place when releasing the rope and the brake rope can always be gripped with all fingers.

In addition, the compact belay system provides an increased span, which allows the belayer to pay out 20 - 30cm more rope at once. The linear rope run through the frontal steel braking grooves reduces rope tangles when lowering and abseiling.

In addition to the release lever, the speed can be controlled by the pressure of the braking hand, which contributes to increased braking rope control, especially when using thin, soft ropes. The anti-panic function provides added safety not only for beginners.

A special feature is the integrated second braking tier, which enables controlled lowering by pulling the lowering lever further when securing particularly light persons or in systems with high rope friction. Experienced users can permanently deactivate the anti-panic function using a screw supplied.

Another plus: When used on 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 brought into a position in which it can be operated freely.