Ohm Assisted Braking Resistor
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Why We Like The Ohm Assisted Braking Resistor
Edelrid's Ohm Assisted Braking Resistor is unlike anything the climbing community has seen before, and it drastically increases safety for lighter belayers and heavier climbers. When clipped to the first bolt or placement, the Ohm increases rope friction so belayers don't fly in the air when the climber falls or lowers. This device doesn't interfere with rope handling whether it's the lead climber clipping or the belayer taking. When heavier climbers fall on the first piece, the most likely result is a ground fall, unless the first piece has an Ohm attached to it. Edelrid made this device compatible with any belay device and any rope between an 8.6 or 11mm diameter.
Details
- Assisted Braking Resistor helps light belayers and heavy climbers
- Device increases rope friction when clipped to the first bolt
- Eases catching falls and lowering climbers
- Rope handling is unaffected for leader and belayer
- Significantly reduces the risk of ground falls
- Compatible with most ropes and every belay device
- Recommended weight difference (lead climber > belayer) 22 - 88lb
- Minimum belayer weight: 88lb
- Item #ELR003B
- Material
- stainless steel, plastic
- Type
- assisted brake
- Rope Diameter
- 8.6 - 11mm
- Strength
- 20kN
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb .6oz
- Activity
- climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
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5 based on 4 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 5, 2021
WORTH THE MONEY!!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
If you have a big weight difference between the belayer and climber GET THIS! It's incredible how much force this takes off the belayer on a fall! I weight 50lbs less than my partner and it has made belaying them so much safer and comfortable. Easy to use once you understand the setup, 1st clip and it's done. No more flying feet in the air when your climber falls!
November 5, 2020
Does what it should
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 25mm
- Weight:
- 170
My girlfriend is a good 60lbs lighter than me without gear. This does it's job and helps her be more confident. We don't use it as much anymore because it's helped train her confidence and she feels good without it.
August 30, 2020
Save your belayionship!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Works great with my lighter climbing partners, and gives you more confidence to go for it, knowing that your fall won't result in smashing your belayer into the wall. I've heard of people breaking toes that way.
June 9, 2020
Balanced
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I got this for my brother and his wife. They are very different in weight and this device makes a up the difference. As far as use goes it is pretty straight forward to use. We clip it to the first anchor so we connect it to the rope while on the ground so all you have to do it just take it off your harness and clip it to the wall and you are all set to climb, and your stress can be focused on finishing the climb and not hitting the ground because you weight more than the person belaying you. A must purchase!
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