EDELRID Pinch safety brake, anthracite-oasis
EDELRID Pinch safety brake
Universal semi-automatic belay device for use in sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access techniques. This is the first device on the market that can be attached directly to the central eye of a climbing harness. Thanks to the low position close to the body, there is no need to fix the PINCH when releasing the rope and the brake rope can always be grasped with all fingers. The compact belay system also provides a larger reach, allowing the belayer to release 20-30 cm more rope at a time. Linear rope guidance through front steel brake grooves reduces rope tangling during lowering and rappelling. In addition to the trigger lever , the speed can also be controlled by the pressure of the brake hand, which contributes to better control of the brake cable, especially when using thin and soft cables.The antipanic function provides greater safety not only for beginners. A special feature is the integrated second braking stage, which allows controlled lowering by further pulling the release lever when securing particularly light people or in systems with high rope friction. Users and experienced installers can permanently deactivate the anti-panic function using the supplied screw. Another advantage: PINCH is the only device on the market that can be connected to a belay station in four different directions in 90° steps when used on multi-stage lengths. This means that the trigger lever can always be moved to a position where it can be freely operated.
The close-to-body position, thanks to the direct connection to the harness, increases control over the brake cable and improves usability.
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Direct attachment to the harness eliminates the risk of cross-loading the belay carabiner
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Deactivatable anti-panic function to increase safety by automatically locking the device if the trigger lever is pulled too far back
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Second braking stage if the anti-panic function is activated too often due to insufficient load and/or excessive rope friction
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Front steel brake grooves allow linear movement of the rope and ensure less rope tangling, greater durability and prevent unsightly discoloration caused by rope rubbing against aluminum
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Attachment to the belay station in four different directions in 90° increments
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Same controls for right- and left-handed users
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Sport | climbing |
Weight | 234 g |
Rope diameter | static ropes: 10.0 to 10.5 mm (maximum user weight 120 kg) dynamic ropes: 8.5 to 10.5 mm |
Material composition | steel, aluminium |
Certificate | EN 15151-1, EN 12841-C, UIAA |
product ID | 341086 |

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