TRANGO B-52 Belay Device

The B-52 is the first belay device which was designed from a total performance point-of-view. In developing the B-52 Trango didn`t stop designing when they got a device that had great stopping power. That part was easy. The rockered bottom of the B-52 allows you to stop falls with solid authority, regardless of what rope diameter you`re using. From there we went on to tweak it so it has an almost frictionless and jam-free feed. Nobody wants to get pumped hauling rope through a belay device so Trango made sure that the feed was easy and smooth. Additionally, it`s next to impossible the get a rope jam when you`re feeding rope, so short-roping your leader is a thing of the past.

Rappelling with the B-52 is a thing of beauty. We`ve all gotten used to the jerky-at-the-top/terrifying-at-the-bottom rappel sequence offered up by most belay/rappel devices. The B-52 changes all that with extremely smooth starts and controlled descents all the way down.

For advanced climbers and guides doing multi-pitch routes, the B-52 can be used as an `autoblock` device that will lock the rope automatically when the leader is bringing up a climber from below. And in a pinch, the B-52 can be used as an emergency ascender.

The B-52 is CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminum so it will last 2 to 3 times longer than other devices. The carrying cable is 1x19 stainless steel standing rigging cable (the same stuff used in a lot of U-frame cams) so it won`t get sucked into your rope and it`s sheathed in a tough nylon-6 housing that won`t abrade through after a couple of climbs.

FEATURES:

Stop falls with authority regardless of rope diameter
Frictionless, jam-free feed
Smooth rappel descents from the start to the bottom
Can be used as an `autoblock` device or an emergency ascender
Quality materials and construction

SPECIFICATIONS:

Type:	Partner
Strength:	23 kN
Materials:	7075-T6 aluminum body, 1x19 stainless steel standing rigging cable in a nylon-6 housing
Weight:	2.5 oz. / 71g


B-52 Belay Device $23.99	Jaws Belay Device $18.99