With the creation of the BRD, Metolius have achieved a simple, safe and bombproof belay / rappel device. The principle behind the BRD is very simple: as the load of a falling climber is applied, the carabiner is pulled into the rope slots and the rope is squeezed between the carabiner and the BRD. The result is that a tremendous amount of friction is generated, allowing the belayer to easily catch long, hard falls with relatively light hand pressure. The BRD will give you a relatively slow and controlled rappel. If the rappel is moving too slowly, you can re-orient the device for a speedier descent. - A versatile, lightweight belay/rappel device with engineered rope slots which means added control via increased friction on the rope
- Single or double rope compatible (8mm to 11mm ropes)
- Increased thermal mass and cooling fins to dissipate heat
- CNC machined from 6061 T-6 aluminium
- 82g (2.9 oz)
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