The new (free!) BMC leaflet on belay devices is now out. The new edition focuses on the factors that users should consider when it comes to choosing a device. One big change is a switch in terminology to describe all belay devices as either 'manual devices' or 'assisted braking devices'. This wording has arisen out of progress being made by CEN (the European Committee for Standarisation) who are seeking to develop a standard for belay devices. Long-standing BMC volunteer Neville McMillan, (who recently received a BMC volunteer award), was involved with those developments for many years, with new BMC volunteer Rob Foster continuing this work. Terminology such as 'auto locking' is misleading when it comes to the way in which many devices work, and manufacturers like Petzl are using the term assisted braking to describe their devices.
The new edition of the belaying and abseiling leaflet also places a greater emphasis on issues to consider when choosing both rope and belay device, as each are of equal importance. Specifically, belay device design, rope design & diameter, characteristics of climber and belayer and the style of climbing are each considered in detail.
The new edition of the belaying and abseiling leaflet also places a greater emphasis on issues to consider when choosing both rope and belay device, as each are of equal importance. Specifically, belay device design, rope design & diameter, characteristics of climber and belayer and the style of climbing are each considered in detail.
See http://t.co/hBbRi57 for futher details
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