![]() ![]() Of course this is the case with most belay devices. Rope diameter plays a big role in how easily the Click-Up feeds rope out and takes in slack. ![]() ![]() Possibly due to the shape of the device? Regardless the mistake is obvious once made and easy to correct. For some reason I wanted to load the rope backwards at first. With no special belay technique required I found it quite intuitive and incredibly easy to use once the rope’s loaded. The Click-Up basically operates in the same way as a standard tube style belay device when belaying. This is also the position used to lower a climber. Top Rope belay mode – the carabiner is positioned near the top of the device. It’s informative and sooo bad it’s funny! Lead Belay Mode – the carabiner is positioned at bottom of the device. If this description doesn’t make sense check out this video on the Climbing Technology website. To go back to Lead Mode pull up on the body of the device and the carabiner will CLICK back to the lead belay position. Of course this would automatically happen if the belay is pulled tight to a TR climber. The carabiner will CLICK into TR position (hence the name). To move it to TR (top-rope) mode simply pull on the rope connected to the climber while holding break. Once loaded, the device is in Lead Belay mode. Regardless of the intended mode the climbing rope is loaded in the same fashion: feed a bite into the device and clip it with a locking carabiner. The Click-Up has 2 different modes, one for top-roping/lowering and the other for lead belaying. The drawing of the hand indicates which side of the device is for the break end of the rope. Of course, as an assisted brake device, it also improves safety and makes holding a hang-dogger much easier than the traditional tube style device. Rather it’s intended to be used for belaying a lead or top-rope climber from the ground. And like most cragging specific devices it’s not designed for rappelling or belaying from above. Rope Diameter Range (advertised): 8.6 to 10.5mmĬlimbing Technology, an Italian climbing equipment company, developed the Click-Up for use at the crag or climbing gym (Ie.So how does the Click-up stack-up? There are some pros and cons but overall it’s a solid belay device and a great option for the crag or gym. This assisted braking belay device falls in the same category as the Edelrid Jul 2, Mammut Smart, BD ATC Pilot, etc. One such innovative and new(ish) device is the Click-Up from Climbing Technology. And I’m not talking about knock-offs (though there’s lots of those as well) but rather true innovation! Belay devices must get the creative juices flowing in R&D departments or just call to be reinvented. I’m constantly amazed at the number of new belay devices that come onto the market each year. ![]()
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