Edelrid - Pinch - Belay Device

• Best for:
  • Sport climbing
  • Indoor climbing
  • Rope Access

Why we love it

The Pinch is a next-generation assisted-braking belay device that merges safety, control, and compact convenience. Its mechanical steel cam catches falls instantly, while the anti-panic function blocks the device if the lowering lever is pulled too far – added peace of mind for beginners and experienced climbers alike. The compact system provides an increased span, letting the belayer pay out 20–30 cm more rope in one motion, and the linear rope run through the frontal steel braking grooves keeps rope handling clean and reduces tangles when lowering and abseiling. An integrated second braking tier gives extra control when lowering very light climbers or in high-friction systems. Rugged, versatile, and refined – built for demanding climbing and rope access use.

Tech Specs

• Type: Assisted-braking belay device – mechanical cam, with anti-panic function
• Material: Steel wear surfaces, aluminium body
• Rope compatibility: Dynamic ropes 8.5–10.5 mm; static ropes 10.0–10.5 mm (max 120 kg user)
• Anti-panic: Yes – with integrated second braking tier

Features

• Assisted Braking Cam: A mechanical steel cam blocks the rope to catch falls, largely independent of the rope used – with braking that activates independently of the brake hand (though the brake hand must always remain on the rope).
• Anti-Panic Function: Automatically locks if the lowering lever is pulled too far back, countering the instinctive panic-grab reflex. Can be permanently deactivated with the supplied screw for experienced rope access users.
• Second Braking Tier: An integrated additional braking stage for more controlled lowering of light climbers or in high-friction systems.
• Increased Span: The compact system lets the belayer pay out 20–30 cm more rope in a single motion.
• Linear Rope Run: Frontal steel braking grooves guide the rope smoothly, reducing tangles when lowering and abseiling and adding brake control on thin, soft ropes.
• Four-Direction Anchor Attachment: Can be attached to the belay station in four different orientations in 90° increments – the lowering lever stays accessible in multi-pitch use.

Safety

• Certifications: CE EN 15151-1, EN 12841-C