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Best Climbing Belay & Rappel Equipment

Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device Spring 2012
With multiple friction modes and an updated construction, the ATC-XP belay/rappel device is now 30% lighter than the original and has machined windows through the body. High friction mode offers 3 times greater hold and stopping power.
Reviews
"After trying a buddy's I had to get one."
"These are so tried and true, their isn't much to complain about."
"If I want a quick rappel I'll use the standard side but if I want a slow rappel while I scope out the wall I'll flip it around and use the high friction side."
"Seems a little bit larger than some other ones which works wonders when climing with 10.5 ropes in the gym that are full of moisture and hard to pull through other atc devices."
"Black Diamond products have saved my life in many a fall."
"Whats not to like, well made and built to last."
"No major wear or tear."
"Good quality with a product that actually has images printed on it to show which way to put your ropes for the beginner."
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Petzl GriGri 2 Belay Device
It may be used on all single dynamic 8.9 to 11 mm ropes on the market (ideal at 9.4 mm to 10.3 mm). Assisted braking: during fall arrest, the belayer holds the brake side of the rope, the cam pivots and pinches the rope, increasing the braking action until the rope stops sliding.
Reviews
"Always double check that the rope is loaded properly before allowing your climber to climb and always make sure that anyone you lend the device off to also know how to use the device properly."
"The diagrams on the device are very straight forward, but you need to take care when lacing it up with your rope. Yes there is some plastic in this device, but I've dropped mine several times and the outer shell is metal, taking the brunt of an impact. Some may find this unorthodox, but it's nice to have a belay device that LOCKS UP so you can be hands free. The reason I've used this as a solo belay device is for jobs like roofing and tree work."
"Action is smooth as long as you know how/where to place your fingers to give rope fast when leading."
"Its a bit smoother than my click-up which I like when using the fat ropes at the gym."
"love the grigri 2. durable, functional, comfortable."
"My daughter likes this, not sure if she has tried it out yet."
"The way the device handles friction is such that a very, very large amount of the work on the belayer is unloaded onto the Grigri instead."
"This is a light weight, easy to use, high quality device, and it does makes climbing safer."
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Black Diamond ATC Belay Device
Often copied but never equaled, the Black Diamond ATC provides lightweight and durable belaying and rappelling performance anytime, anywhere. Minimalist, easy-to-use design is well suited for a wide variety of climbing situations.
Reviews
"I had a belay device just like this when I first started out and I loved it but it was stolen from me at a climbing gym."
"I am one of our main belayers and although we are only allowed to use the provided GriGri, I wear this on my harness and spark up many great conversations with it, and even get to show people how it works, and that's just great."
"Product appears to be of quality value when compared to similar products available."
"This was very inexpensive and has been use climbing for a long time."
"works great i love it just used it when i was camping with rock climbing and repelling."
"Love this belay device!"
"simple, elegant, effective."
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Best Climbing Pulleys

Rotational Device, Safest Swing Swivel (30KN) with 2 Carabiners For Web Tree Swing, Rope Clambing Hammock, Swing Setting, Aerial Dance By AusKit
This Straight Gate Carabiner set with is Perfect suspension for the harsh demands of rock climbing and mountaineering, are popular for hanging swings, chairs, Tree Net Swing,hammocks, Tree Swing Hanging Kit, aerial silks, swings to dance and acrobatics. 3.Super Tire Swings, Disc Swings, Web Swings, Chair Swings or Hammock Swings.Use indoors or outdoors. 4.This Safety Rotational Device clips can be used with any hanging swing. 6.Rotation is an important part of many therapy activities, our safety rotational device features a solid aluminum body with smooth roller bearings for free rotation. Due to the stainless steel ball bearing, the swivel offers smooth and frictionless rotation. Use with Hanging Swings, Chairs, Hammocks, Aerial Silks, or Anywhere You Need Dependable, Smooth Rotation Without Twisting Chains or Ropes. FREE GIFT:Snap Hook Set Of Two.Opens and closes smoothly as the spring- loaded gate makes it easy to attach important items to it.Allow quick connect/dis-connect of ropes, chains and straps.Great Children's Birthday Gift.
Reviews
"This heavy duty smooth working quality swivel and clamps helped get our tree web swing in the tree so our littles could jump on and swing!!"
"If you need to hang someone or something from the ceiling, but want to retain that swivel capability, these work great."
"It spin very smoothly and easily."
"Works beautifully."
"Works great."
"For me the carabiners are a nice bonus anyways, the swivel is what I needed and is worth the price by itself."
"The rotation is super smooth and it just continues to spin and spin and spin."
"We purchased this for a tree swing for my middle school aged kids."
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Best Climbing Ascenders

GM CLIMBING Climbing Hand Ascender (Right Hand and Left Hand) for Arborist Tree Climbing Rigging CE UIAA
Rather than metal material, the safety catch made of solid rubber allows any operator to easily manipulate the cam system with thumb. The ergonomic thermo-molded rubber handle and its ample inner space provide excellent comfort according to your grip habit to keep from fatiguing even in a long time single rope climbing. GM CLIMBING Hand Handled ascender, Orange for left hand, Blue for right hand, Both UIAA and CE Certified, widely used for tree climbing, Single Rope Technique Climbing (SRT climbing) and tensioning / rigging / hauling / pulley system. ☆☆☆ Rather than metal material, the safety catch made of solid rubber allows any operator to easily manipulate the cam system with thumb. The ergonomic thermo-molded rubber handle and its ample inner space provide excellent comfort according to your grip habit to keep from fatiguing even in a long time single rope climbing.
Reviews
"Excellent price."
"I love these ascenders."
"I’m not an experienced climber by any stretch but these are very easy to deploy woth smooth operation."
"Purchased for an up coming caving trip."
"They work very well and the price is great."
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