Description
Introducing the Edelrid PINCH, a game-changer in the world of automatic belay devices. Designed specifically for professional operators in the adventure, outdoor, amusement, and recreation industries, the PINCH delivers unmatched safety and user-friendliness. Its assisted braking technology offers smooth, controlled lowering for both beginners and experienced climbers, while the automatic locking mechanism provides instant fall arrest for added peace of mind. Whether you’re running a high-ropes course, managing a climbing gym, or operating a zip line, the PINCH elevates safety standards and streamlines your operations.
Unmatched Safety with Automatic Locking:
The PINCH automatically locks in case of a fall, arresting users instantly and eliminating the risk of human error. This feature guarantees maximum safety for climbers of all skill levels, ensuring peace of mind for operators and participants alike.
Effortless Lowering for a Smooth Experience:
The PINCH’s innovative braking system provides smooth, controlled lowering, regardless of the user’s weight or descent speed. This makes belaying effortless for operators, even with heavy climbers or during extended descents.
Efficient Operations for Increased Throughput:
The PINCH’s intuitive design allows for quick and easy handling, minimizing belay time and maximizing user throughput. This translates to increased efficiency and profitability for your business.
Durable Construction for Long-Lasting Performance:
Built with high-quality materials and a robust design, the PINCH is built to withstand the rigors of professional use. Its weather-resistant construction ensures reliable performance in all conditions.
Versatile Compatibility for Diverse Applications:
The PINCH is compatible with a wide range of ropes, making it suitable for various applications, from climbing walls and zip lines to high-ropes courses and controlled descents.
User-Friendly Design for Streamlined Operations:
The PINCH features a straightforward design with clear visual indicators and ergonomic controls, making it easy for operators of all skill levels to use safely and efficiently.
- Direct harness attachment: First belay device on the market that can be attached directly to the central ring of the climbing harness as well as using a belay carabiner.
- Linear rope run: Full control when lowering and abseiling − less crane hangs in the rope.
- Deactivatable anti-panic function: The antipanic function can be permanently deactivated using a screw included in the packaging. Perfect for professionals or rope access techniques on thick ropes.
- Integrated second braking unit: If the anti-panic function is activated too often due to excessive rope friction, you can easily lower or abseil even with very low loads by continuing to pull the release lever.
- Versatile use: lead climbing, belaying a second, top roping, lowering and abseiling − one and the same device for sport climbing, multi-pitch routes and rope access techniques.
- More direct feedback due to close-to-the-body position when belaying.
- 20 – 30 cm more rope for each rope output.
Specifications
- UIAA
- Approved rope diameter: 8,5 – 10,5 mm
- Certification : EN 15151-1
- Material : Steel/ALU
- Mechanical
- Assisted braking belay device for versatile use in sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing and rope access techniques
- Position close to the body due to direct harness connection increases brake rope control and improves usability
- Direct harness connection eliminates the risk of cross-loading the belay carabiner
- Anti-panic function can be deactivated for increased safety by automatically locking the device if the release lever is pulled too far backwards
- Second braking tier if the anti-panic function is activated too frequently due to insufficient load and/or excessive rope friction
- Frontal steel brake grooves allow the rope to run linearly and ensure less rope tangling, increased durability and prevent unsightly discoloration that occurs when the rope rubs against aluminum
- Attachment to the stand in four different directions in 90° increments
- Equal operation for right and left-handed users
- Suitable for static ropes from 10.0 to 10.5 mm diameter (120 kg max. user weight)
- Suitable for dynamic ropes from 8.5 to 10.5 mm diameter
