Cinch Belay Device

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

I really like that the device lets you feed out slack quickly when lead belaying, but since I hold the device in my left hand, it can be difficult to open the cinch to let out slack once there is already tension on it (I have to maneuver my thumb around the rope to do this).

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

OK, so like all belay devices you should practice a bit with this one before using it in a real life situation. That said, it is really easy to use and in my opinion much better than a GriGri. It is also cheaper and lighter!

Worth finding the the Trango video on YouTube for a quick demo on how to lower smoothly.

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

The Cinch is by far the best and easiest belay device on the market today! Hands down! Rock solid lock off, Smooth lowering, and goes well with any good beer by the fire after a hard day at the cliffs!

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

I've had a Cinch for a couple of years and love it. Bought this one as a gift and have convinced many former Grigri users that the Cinch is the superior device.

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Have used the Grigri for years, but this device feeds rope much easier. Haven't used my Grigri since and have converted some of my old school partners to the Cinch.

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i have owned this device for about 2 years now and it is still going strong it never leaves my harness. it is very light weight and barely weighs you down at all. I bought this device for one simple reason AUTO LOCK BELAY! i use it for self belay to make those easy 5.8 5.9 a little longer and adds some difficulty, and also so i could take out beginners and not have to worry about not making out my will before i left the house everytime i fall. overall great buy i prefer it to a gri gri

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

This device is a step above all when it comes to sport lead belaying. I can feed out an entire armful of slack to the leader in under a second. I have used the GriGri for years and over 10 other plate belay devices on the market and none of them allow me to payout slack as fast as the Cinch. Not only does it allow your serious redpointer to keep moving without being short roped, it locks of very well on a fall. The locking mechanism is very sensitive and locks with even the slightest tug. The only disadvantage to the device is that it is difficult to lower light climbers. So if you’re a top rope only belayer I do not recommend this device. But for sport climbers, the Cinch is rank one!!!

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

The Cinch is simple to use. I love how easily you can feed rope to the leader. I will not use another belay device again.

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

overall great product. You have to hold it open to slack for lead climbing. but it is safe easy to use and just takes a couple trys to get good at descending with it as a rappell. I think is is the next best thing to a grigri.

Comments about Trango Cinch Belay Device:

This device works just like a grigri, but half the size and only 10 ounces. As an avid climber, I can't be without my Trango. It allows you to control the speed of descent and has an auto lock mechanism in the event of a fall. Any avid climber, should invest in this device. It is simple to use and very durable and keeps on working, after heavy use.