Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and rope, the ...

The Petzl NEOX solves the critical issue with most assisted braking belay devices — unwanted rope locking when feeding slack.

The wait is over. Introducing the NEOX: the new belay device with cam-assisted blocking, optimized for lead climbing. It's time to take your belay game to the next level. 13/09/2021 - Petzl Petzl & ...

For the belayer that wants versatility! With an anti-panic handle that makes it particularly suited for learning, the GRIGRI + is a cam-assisted blocking device for climbing in the gym or outside. The ...

My climbing partner moves doggedly up the inclined face of “Steel Monkey,” a difficult climb up a granite face that arcs over a clearing in the woods near Lake Tahoe, California. After the brittle ...

Saudi Arabian World Cup climber Sara Qunaibet was the victim of improper use of a Petzl GriGri by a professional coach. She suffered two broken feet and a broken back but could have easily died, ...