The OHMEGA is specially designed for use in climbing gyms, at the crag, and on alpine sport climbing routes (with a single rope). Whether 5a or 9b, this belay assistant makes life on the verticals much easier for everyone from beginners through experienced climbers to pros and rope parties with and without weight differences.
How? The integrated Dyneema® sling enables users to switch between three different braking levels with a simple hand movement to suit the weight distribution. The integrated pulley keeps the friction generated at the first bolt lower than when using a quickdraw, so users won’t notice the OHMEGA when climbing or clipping, even on long and difficult routes. Thanks to the short Dyneema® sling and the resultant minimal activation distance, the belayer finds it easier to belay dynamically and softly, reducing the risk of impact-induced injuries.
In the event of a fall, the cam brakes the fall, supporting the belayer. The additional braking effect also balances out any weight differences. As a result, the belayer won’t be pulled off the ground or into the wall in the event of a big fall. With falls from a low height, the braking effect of the OHMEGA reduces the risk of both the climbing partners colliding and the climber hitting the ground. The OHMEGA also brakes reliably if the climber falls into the device.
EDELRID athlete Tommy Caldwell has already tested the belay assistant and was impressed with the results: “The OHMEGA is one of the most ingenious products to hit the market for a long time. It reduces both the rope drag when lead climbing and the load created by weight differences in a rope party. The device itself weighs little more than a standard quickdraw. I’ve seen many accidents that could have been avoided by using the OHMEGA. After trying it once, you also realize just how easy it is to use. I wouldn’t be surprised if the OHMEGA were to become a standard piece of gear for the climbing community.”
Technical details
- Versatile belay assistant
- For all rope teams—from beginners to pros
- For climbing gyms, sport climbing crags, and alpine sport climbing routes (single rope)
- Lightweight and compact—always in your backpack
- Superior belay assistance
- 3 easy-to-adjust braking levels
- Far fewer forces exerted on the belayer
- Brakes even when falling directly into the device (active load) and reduces the risk of collisions and hitting the ground
- Integrated pulley reduces friction while climbing and clipping, making the device ideal for long, difficult routes
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