Results 1 to 6 of 6
Thread: Metolius BRD Belay/Rappel Device
-
03-13-2009, 11:13 PM #1
Metolius BRD Belay/Rappel Device
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/brd_...el_device.html
Anyone using this? Like it? Don't like it?
Thanks.
Tom
-
03-13-2009 11:13 PM # ADS
-
01-21-2011, 10:30 PM #2
-
01-22-2011, 06:53 AM #3
I've talked with quite a few climbers that have used it as a belay device, and it seems that the general concensus was a "positive". I know that doesn't say much? Maybe I'll have to pull one off the shelf and give it a go. Maybe I'll just go ahead and grab it and use it at training in Zion this tuesday. Maybe I can give you a little feedback next week?
-
01-22-2011, 08:30 AM #4
-
10-22-2013, 05:37 PM #5
I bought one and used it in a couple canyons.
Initial report: LOADS of friction - significantly more than any other tuber/plate device I have used. Tried with well-used Canyon Fire (stiff) and PMI EZ-Bend (supple). As expected, less friction with supple rope
Might be a good option for a heavier person (> 200 lbs w/o gear). I weigh ~165 w/o gear. Any linebackers out there tried it?
-
10-23-2013, 09:46 PM #6
We bought several this September for our school and hate them all! They don't slide well at all for rappelling. Love their carabiners, but not their belay devices.
Similar Threads
-
Rappel Device Location
By cilantro13 in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 45Last Post: 12-19-2011, 09:09 AM -
Rappel Device
By Iceaxe in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 27Last Post: 11-23-2009, 09:44 AM -
autoblock/self-belay
By Felicia in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 25Last Post: 11-27-2008, 08:34 PM -
Fireman's Belay
By Brian in SLC in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 19Last Post: 06-06-2008, 07:32 AM -
Metolius SuperCam
By neumannbruce in forum Climbing, Caving & MountaineeringReplies: 0Last Post: 07-11-2006, 10:50 AM