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The Beal Birdie is a compact belay device with assisted braking for lead and top roping. It is also ergonomic for a better grip and can be used with all dynamic single ropes, with a diameter of 8.5 to 10.5mm. Each of these belayers has its own individual number that guarantees its traceability. Entirely made of metal, with cam and friction components in stainless steel for great durability. The rope exits following the device’s axis, to avoid twisting.

The Mammut Smart 2.0 is a reliable and intuitive belay device with a newly developed brake insert that blocks the rope in the event of a fall. This new version of the Smart belay device offers significantly improved braking effectiveness as well as optimized geometry and intuitive handling.

The Petzl Auxiliary open brake for I'D has been designed for I'D self-braking descenders. It may be used to increase the friction in accordance with the weight of the load and the diameter of the rope, or to release the rope at any time.

The Petzl I'D descender is a self braking descender with an anti-panic function for work at height and rope access work. It has an ergonomic handle that allows comfortable descent control. The integrated anti-panic function and anti-error catch limit the risk of an accident due to user error. The Auto-Lock system allows users to easily position themselves at a workstation without having to manipulate the handle or tie off the device.

The Petzl Stop is a popular choice of descender, thanks to it being easy to use and having the backup of the automatic brake (remember to lock it off if you've stopped though!). It can also be used instead of a chest jammer in an emergency on short pitches. The downside is that it can get a bit warm on long descents of a dry rope (think Alum pot North West) so take a squeezy bottle of water with you!