Edelrid have asked owners and users of their popular Mega Jul belay device to make a precautionary check for a defective attachment loop, for devices regardless of manufacturing batch. This updates a previous warning which covered a specific batch. Read more »
Colin Struthers reckons you have a bad attitude. Read more »
The DAV (German Alpine Club) have issued a safety alert for lower-off units from manufacturer Fixe, some of which have been reported to fail by cracking of one of the chain links. These units are primarily designed for use at indoor walls, but are also sometimes installed outside with the hangers mounted onto expansion bolts to provide an outdoor lower-off. Read more »
A belay device is often the first hardware purchased by the eager new climber. It allows you to hold a falling partner, lower them safely and even abseil if required. Find out about the different kinds of devices. Read more »
You're cranking it out, going for the onsight. But what's in the rock, stopping you from hitting the deck? The UK has an assortment of bolts; from old to new, hand-made to manufactured. Can you tell the difference? Read more »
The UK distributor for Petzl, Lyon Equipment, have announced a recall for replacement of some GriGri 2 belay devices. A specific range of batch numbers are affected; users are requested to check their devices and to follow the return procedure where necessary. Read more »
The new edition of the BMC's belaying and abseiling leaflet has some important changes. Read more »
Belaying is a complex skill, requiring practice and experience to become competent. Inattentive belaying is the cause of many climbing accidents, and mistakes can result in serious injuries for climber, belayer or both. Read more »
Like many climbers I’m a jack-of-all-trades. I climb trad, sport, big walls, winter routes, boulders and plastic. I own half and single ropes ranging from 8mm to 10.5mm, and a selection of belay devices to suit. Currently a Reverso, Reversino and GriGri fight for space in the bag. Read more »
A new report to emphasise the need for care. Read more »
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