Edelrid - Mega Jul II - Belay Device

• Best for:
  • Sport climbing
  • Multi-pitch
  • Trad climbing
  • Alpine climbing

Why we love it

The Mega Jul II is a versatile assisted-braking belay device and descender made from robust solid stainless steel. Its geometry provides an increased braking effect that assists the belayer when arresting a leader fall, while thumb-loop operation allows faster rope payout when leading. It handles the full range of belay tasks – belaying a leader, bringing up one or two followers, and rappelling – across single, half, and twin ropes. The stainless steel construction is exceptionally hard-wearing, outlasting aluminium devices, while keeping weight low enough to carry on any route.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~65–75 g (around 2.3 oz)
• Type: Assisted-braking belay device and descender – geometric braking-force support
• Material: Solid stainless steel
• Rope compatibility: 7.8–10.0 mm
• Functions: Belaying a leader, bringing up one or two followers, rappelling
• Ropes: Single, half, or twin

Features

• Assisted Braking: The device geometry increases the braking effect during a leader fall so holding a fall is less dependent on hand force, with higher safety reserves than a standard tuber.
• Thumb-loop operation: Holding the device open with the thumb loop allows faster, smoother rope payout when belaying a leader.
• Follower-release eyelet: An additional eyelet accepts a carabiner to unlock the device when belaying a follower.
• Versatile functions: Belays a leader, brings up one or two seconds, and doubles as a rappel descender – suited to multi-pitch and alpine use with single, half, or twin ropes.
• Solid stainless steel construction: Highly abrasion-resistant and durable, outlasting aluminium devices over the long term.

Safety

• Certifications: CE EN 15151-2