Edelrid - Pinch Semi-automatic insurer
The Edelrid PINCH is the first device on the market that can be attached directly to the center ring of your climbing harness.
Thanks to its low and close to the body position, the PINCH does not need to be fixed in place when releasing the rope and the braking rope can always be grasped with all fingers. Furthermore, the compact belay system offers greater clearance, which allows the belayer to give 20 - 30 cm more rope at one time.
The linear passage of the rope through the front steel braking grooves reduces rope tangles during descent and rappelling. In addition to the release lever, the speed can be controlled by the pressure of the braking hand, which helps to increase control of the braking rope, especially when using thin, soft ropes.
The panic function offers more safety not only for beginners. A special feature is the integrated second braking level, which allows controlled lowering by further pulling the lowering lever when belaying particularly light people or in systems with high rope friction. Experienced users can permanently deactivate the panic function using a supplied screw.
Another advantage: When used on long 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 to a position where it can be operated freely.
Characteristics
- Belay device with assisted braking for versatile use in sport climbing and on multi-pitch routes
- Close to body location due to direct harness connection increases brake rope control and improves usability
- The direct connection of the harness eliminates the risk of transverse load on the belay carabiner
- The anti-panic function can be deactivated for greater safety by automatically locking the device if the release lever is pulled too far back
- Second braking level in case the anti-panic function is activated too frequently due to insufficient load and/or excessive friction of the rope
- Steel front brake grooves allow the rope to slide linearly and ensure less rope tangling, longer life and prevent unsightly discoloration that occurs when the rope rubs against aluminum
- Attaches to the support in four different directions in 90° increments
- Same operation for right-handed and left-handed users
- Suitable for dynamic ropes from 8.5 to 10.5 mm in diameter
