Belay device with cam-assisted blocking for learning, top roping, and intensive use: - For belaying both lead and top rope climbers - Optimized for top rope climbing with a lockable selector knob that allows you to choose top rope belay mode, making it easier to take up slack and providing a more comfortable belay - Stainless steel wear plate provides great durability for intensive use - Cam-assisted blocking for a more comfortable belay: when the climber falls or weights the system, the rope tightens, and the cam pivots to pinch and block the rope Easy to use: - Easy to install the rope with diagram engraved on the belay device - Feeding slack and catching falls are accomplished using techniques standard to all Petzl belay devices, always keeping a hand on the brake side of the rope - Cam-assisted blocking offers leeway for the brake-side hand position, regardless of the angle between the climber side and brake side of the rope - Compatible with 8.5 to 11 mm dynamic single ropes and optimized for those 8.9 to 10.5 mm Descent control: - Ergonomic handle allows you to easily unblock the rope and lower someone - 3:1 mechanical advantage from the handle and camming mechanism helps reduce the amount of effort needed to smoothly control the rate of descent, regardless of rope diameter - Anti-panic handle: if the user pulls too hard on the handle, the anti-panic function engages and stops the descent Specifications Weight: 200 g Rope compatibility: 8.5 to 11 mm single rope Material(s): Aluminum side plates, stainless steel friction plate, cam and wear plate, reinforced nylon handle Certification(s): CE EN 15151-1, UKCA, UIAA References References D13A G D13A AG D13A VI Color(s) GRAY ORANGE VIOLET Guarantee 3 years 3 years 3 years Inner Pack Count 1 1 1