Choose the Right Belay Device for Climbing or Mountaineering

Petzl makes different belay devices for different disciplines: belay devices with cam-assisted blocking provide a comfortable belay experience, and manual belay/rappel devices allow the user to rappel on two rope strands.

		OPTIMIZED FOR	SPECIFICATIONS	WEIGHT
Belay Devices With Cam-Assisted Blocking		Top rope climbing in the gym and outside	Anti-panic handle and top rope mode	200 g
		Lead and top rope climbing in the gym and outside	Compact and versatile	175 g
Manual Braking Belay/Rappel Devices		Single pitch climbing, multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering	Belaying a second climber and rappelling on two rope stands	57 g
		Single pitch climbing	Rappelling on two rope strands	55 g