Beal

Up and Under in Cardiff stocks a diverse range of Beal equipment, ideal for canyoning, caving, climbing and professional work at height, as well as use in outdoor activity centres. BEAL, founded in 1951 by Janine and Pierre Beal, began by producing cords and shoe laces. In 1974, their son Michel expanded the company’s focus to climbing gear, creating vibrant, innovative ropes with the help of French guide Yannick Seigneur. BEAL's bold move to manufacture climbing ropes set the stage for a legacy of cutting-edge products rooted in mountain sports history.
Over the past 30 years, BEAL has pioneered advancements in climbing and personal protective equipment (PPE) technology. Committed to quality, innovation and sustainability, BEAL manufactures all its products in-house, ensuring they meet high standards of functionality and safety. Their bold, colourful designs reflect a passion for climbing and outdoor adventure. Additionally, BEAL has been dedicated to environmental responsibility, planting over 2 million trees in Madagascar through its reforestation project. Their eco-friendly headquarters in France includes photovoltaic panels and a unique waste management system to reduce their carbon footprint.
Beal Transf'air Mini
The Beal Transf’Air Mini is a compact, lightweight pulley designed for hauling, load deviation, and use with mechanical rope clamps. Its mobile side plate allows quick installation at any point on the rope, making it especially effective for crevasse rescue. A bronze-ring-mounted sheave delivers smooth performance, reinforced by a stainless steel axle and washer for long-term durability. Each unit includes an individual identification number for easy traceability.
Beal Rope Out 07
The Beal Rope Out 07 is a purpose built rope carrying bag designed for efficient glacier travel and technical mountaineering. It replaces bulky chest worn rope coils with a compact waist mounted system that lets you give slack quickly and respond immediately in rescue situations. With excellent ventilation, ropes dry fast and stay ready for use. The integrated eyelet allows rope deployment during crevasse rescue, and the secure buckle attaches directly to your harness. A dependable, lightweight solution for modern alpine travel.
Beal Dynapro Air V Hook
The Beal Dynapro Air V Hook 100 is a V-shaped fall arrest lanyard with an integrated energy absorber, designed for safe and efficient movement when working at height. Meeting EN 355 and EN 362 standards, it features durable polyamide construction, two equal-length arms, and comes pre-fitted with AIR-HOOK LARGE connectors and an O’LIGHT 3-MATIC karabiner for secure attachment.
Beal Shaolin
The Beal Shaolin is a comfortable and lightweight safety harness designed for work and rescue operations. This innovation brings an exceptional comfort by perfectly distributing pressure over the hips and thighs. The Web Core is a wide, thin, light webbing that is laser-cut to the shape of the harness. The result is a harness that is more compact, lighter and above all more comfortable to use.
Beal Dragon Sit
The Beal Dragon Sit Harness is a lightweight safety harness that's particularly designed for rescue operations. It has sliding thigh straps for better positioning and comfort and can be used in combination with the Beal Dragon Top for fall protection and work positioning.
Beal Air Force 8
The Beal Air Force 8 is a lightweight, classic figure 8 descender designed for all rope types and diameters. Ideal for canyoning, abseiling, and high-altitude climbs - simple, strong, and reliable.
Beal Air Sit
The Beal Air Sit is an ultra-stable, ergonomic suspension seat designed for rope access professionals. Featuring a lateral triangulation system for balanced support and breathable padding for long-duration comfort, it includes multiple gear loops and a reinforced ring for tool bags, perfect for high-efficiency work-at-height setups.
Beal Double Air Bag
Lightweight and durable, the Beal Double Air Bag crash pad offers triple-density foam for superior shock absorption. With a 130 × 100 cm surface and 14 cm thickness, it's ideal for both indoor and outdoor bouldering. Features include removable straps, dual carry systems, a shoe mat, and brush holder.
Beal Addition Pad
The Beal Addition Pad is a high-density foam crash pad designed to enhance climbing safety by providing extra protection to your landing zone. Ideal for use alongside a primary crash pad, it can be positioned on top, between, or around existing pads to improve coverage and reduce risk from rocks, roots, or uneven terrain. Lightweight and compatible with Beal's Air Bag and Air Light crash pads, this additional bouldering pad is perfect for climbers seeking greater impact absorption and versatility in challenging outdoor settings. Boost your climbing safety with the Beal Addition Pad — the essential crash pad add-on for serious climbers.
Beal Jumbo Pad
The Beal Jumbo Pad is a large, lightweight crash pad for bouldering, offering nearly 2m² of landing space and 12 cm of triple-density foam for superior shock absorption and durability. Designed for safety and ease of use, it features a Velcro hinge lock for a flat landing zone, rounded edges, and versatile carry options with removable backpack straps and a side handle. A built-in doormat for cleaning shoes adds extra convenience, making the Beal Jumbo Pad a top choice for climbers seeking the best crash pad for bouldering.
Beal Air Light
The Beal Air Light is a lightweight bouldering crash pad for beginners, featuring 1m² of landing surface and dual-density cross-linked foam for excellent shock absorption and long-term performance. Designed with portability in mind, it folds easily and offers a triple carry system, including a handle, shoulder strap, and backpack straps, making it ideal for quick outdoor sessions or gym use. With its durable build and consistent impact protection, the Beal Air Light is perfect for new climbers looking for a compact, reliable bouldering mat.
Beal Contract 10.5mm (Offcut)
The Beal Contract 10.5mm (Offcut) is the best value type A rope.
Beal Expresso Fit
The Expresso Fit is an adjustable version of the iconic Expresso lanyard, made for climbers who value safety, performance and ease of use. Ideal for sport climbing, multi-pitch routes and glacier travel, it features a durable 9.5mm polyamide rope and a Dyneema loop for comfort and strength. Weighing just 240g, it allows precise length adjustments from 40cm to 100cm with an easy-to-use ergonomic system. Compact, lightweight and complete with a carabiner, the Expresso Fit makes climbing safer and more efficient.
Beal Solace
The Beal Solace is a harness designed specifically for work positioning, suspensions and fall arrest/rope access. This is a comfortable harness with y-shaped straps to allow for better positioning of the dorsa attachment point.
Beal Dynaclip
The Beal Dynaclip Rope Sling is a lightweight, compact dynamic lanyard designed for safe belaying and versatile climbing use. Its sewn ends and moulded sheath enhance durability and safety, while its dynamic rope construction offers superior energy absorption compared to traditional slings. Available in 40cm, 50cm, and 75cm lengths to suit indoor, sport, and multi-pitch climbing.
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Beal O'Light
The Beal O'Light is an oval shaped aluminium karabiner for use with equipment that has swivelling side plates. The shape of this karabiner is designed to easily connect double flange equipment such as pulleys, blockers and mobile fall arresters. It also has a keylock system and each carabiner has an individual number that guarantees its traceability.
Beal Hero Pro
The Beal Hero Pro is a premium full body harness designed for professionals working at height who require secure fall arrest capability and dependable comfort. Its X shaped shoulder structure delivers even load distribution, while breathable padding and semi rigid leg loops support the body during long periods of use. Quick release leg buckles provide easy on/off adjustment, and the harness remains stable without restricting movement. Compatible with Beal Workstation accessories, it allows efficient organisation of tools and equipment throughout demanding tasks. Certified to EN 361, EN 358 and EN 813, the Hero Pro is ideal for rope access, rigging and technical operations.
Beal Hero Pro Hold Up
The Beal Hero Pro Hold Up is a full body fall arrest and work positioning harness with integrated chest ascender. This is a large, comfortable and well padded harness that's particularly user friendly.
Beal Air-Hook
The Beal Air-Hook is an auto-locking aluminium connector with a large opening and automatic locking. With its wide opening and automatic locking, the Air Hook connector is ideal for connecting to cables and bars. For greater comfort, its locking and unlocking trigger is anatomically designed. And to ensure their traceability, each connector has a unique identification number.
Beal O'Smith
The Beal O'Smith is a steel symmetrical oval karabiner that's ideal for using and working with pulleys. The oval shape is perfect for using with pulleys as it ensures that the pulley sits perfectly square and is equalised for balance. Each carabiner has an individual number that guarantees its traceability.
Beal Combi Pro
The Beal Combi Pro is a professional-grade bag designed with your climbing adventures in mind! Featuring an innovative quick-release system, this bag unfolds flat for effortless access to all your gear. Inside, thoughtfully arranged compartments keep your equipment organised and easy to find. Plus, the integrated rope bag includes a spacious ground sheet, allowing you to use your rope without worrying about tangles. Choose from two generous capacities of 40 or 80 litres to suit your needs on every climb!
Beal Rope End Kit
The Beal Rope End marking kit is a handy package that contains all the items you need to successfully mark the end of your newly cut climbing ropes. The pack contains a number of stickers, these are waterproof and also tear proof. It then also comes with enough shrink wrap to secure them to the rope, the shrink wrap has good levels of abrasion resistance.
Beal Air Leash II
The Beal Air Leash II is a compact, expandable tool lanyard designed for rope access and height safety professionals. Featuring a durable spiral cord, keylock-compatible head, and secure attachment via cow hitch or choke knot, it keeps your gear safe and within reach during work. Compatible with Beal’s Work Station range and Pro harnesses, it’s the perfect tool for technicians in work positioning, fall arrest, and all levels of rope access.
Beal Wall Master 6 10.5mm Unicore (Offcut)
The Beal Wall Master is a 10.5mm climbing rope that is specifically designed for use on indoor climbing walls, this rope excels in this area as its exactly what it is designed for. Beal has designed the Wall Master to be an exceptionally tough and durable wall climbing rope. The 10.5mm construction is made up of 47% sheath and the balance is the core.
Beal Wall Master 6 10.5mm Unicore
The Beal Wall Master is a 10.5mm climbing rope that is specifically designed for use on indoor climbing walls, this rope excels in this area as its exactly what it is designed for. Beal has designed the Wall Master to be an exceptionally tough and durable wall climbing rope. The 10.5mm construction is made up of 47% sheath and the balance is the core.
Beal Wall School 10.2mm Unicore (Offcut)
The Beal Wall School is a 10.2mm climbing rope that has been designed to be used on indoor climbing walls in locations such as schools, colleges and youth clubs. This 10.2mm climbing rope has been designed to be easy to handle while also being very durable. Featuring a thicker than average sheath, this is then bonded to the inner core to prevent any slippage. The Beal Unicore process which achieves this still keeps the rope highly supple and easy to handle, even by smaller children.
Beal Wall School 10.2mm Unicore
The Beal Wall School is a 10.2mm climbing rope that has been designed to be used on indoor climbing walls in locations such as schools, colleges and youth clubs. This 10.2mm climbing rope has been designed to be easy to handle while also being very durable. Featuring a thicker than average sheath, this is then bonded to the inner core to prevent any slippage. The Beal Unicore process which achieves this still keeps the rope highly supple and easy to handle, even by smaller children.
Beal Wall Cruiser 9.6mm Unicore
The Beal Wall Cruiser 9.6mm Unicore is intended for use in indoor climbing and is a light but strong rope ideal for young climbers. The diameter of this rope is suitable for beginners and makes it easier to place in the belay device. Thanks to its thinness and manoeuvrability it can also be appreciated by experienced climbers. Wall Cruiser is also equipped with the Unicore process which glues the core to the sheath of the rope and limits sheath slippage. All this for greater durability and strength over time.
Beal Tool Bucket II
The Beal Tool Bucket II is a 3.4L lightweight tool pouch that's been designed for rope access and working at height. It features a secure Clic-Clac closure system, magnetic flap, drainage hole, and gear loops that are compatible with the Beal Air Leash. With two mini karabiners for fast attachment to Beal harnesses like the Hero Pro, Syncro, Styx, or Air Sit, it offers a slim and durable solution for carrying tools securely and safely during aerial or industrial tasks.
Beal Tool Bucket Long II
The Beal Tool Bucket Long II is a 5L heavy-duty PVC tool bag designed for working at heights, featuring a secure Clic-Clac closure system to prevent gear loss during movement. It has two eyelets for attaching a tool leash and mini karabiners for quick harness or seat integration, it's a must-have for rope access and industrial work. Lightweight, rugged, and reliable, it's perfect for safe and organised tool handling in challenging environments.
Beal Neo Kid
The Beal Neo Kid harness has been designed to provide fun and comfort with ease! With ultra-fluid buckles, kids can quickly adjust it in seconds for a secure fit. The contrasting bridge helps them rope up safely and instinctively. Its lightweight, breathable materials and ergonomic padding ensure comfort without pressure points, allowing kids to move freely and forget they’re wearing it. Perfect for climbing indoors or outdoors, the Neo Kid offers a simple, comfortable, and fun climbing experience for kids, with easy adjustments to fit all year round.