An innovative sport climbing belay assistant suitable for instructors, experienced climbers and beginners alike.
The Edelrid Ohmega balances out weight differences in a rope party with three braking levels and reduces the friction at the first bolt due to its integrated pulley. Weighing a mere 190g, the device is barely noticeable in your rucksack or when climbing and belaying -until you need it. It is specially designed for use at climbing walls, at sport crags, and on alpine sport routes - in fact anywhere where you are climbing on a single rope.
The integrated Dyneema® sling enables users to switch between three different braking levels with a simple hand movement to suit the weight distribution. The integrated pulley keeps the friction generated at the first bolt lower than when using a quickdraw, so users won’t notice the Ohmega when climbing or clipping, even on long and difficult routes. Due to the short Dyneema® sling and the resultant minimal activation distance, the belayer finds it easier to belay dynamically and softly, reducing the risk of impact-induced injuries.
In the event of a fall, the cam brakes the fall, supporting the belayer. The additional braking effect also balances out any weight differences between leader and belayer and as a result, the belayer won’t be pulled off the ground or into the wall in the event of a big fall. With falls from a low height, the braking effect of the Ohmega reduces the risk of both the climbing partners colliding and the climber hitting the ground. It also brakes reliably even if the falls impacts directly onto the device.
- Superior belay assistance.
- For climbing walls, sport climbing crags, and alpine sport climbing routes.
- Lightweight and compact.
- Three easy-to-adjust braking levels.
- Far fewer forces exerted on the belayer.
- For all roped teams, from beginners to professionals.
- Brakes even when falling directly into the device (active load) and reduces the risk of collisions and hitting the ground.
- Integrated pulley reduces friction while climbing and clipping, making the device ideal for long, difficult routes.
Dimensions: c 78mm x 50mm.
Rope Diameter: 8.6mm - 10.5mm.
Weight: c 190g.
Edelrid sponsored climber Tommy Caldwell has already tested the Ohmega and was impressed with the results, calling it, “One of the most ingenious products to hit the market for a long time. It reduces both the rope drag when lead climbing and the load created by weight differences in a rope party. The device itself weighs little more than a standard quickdraw. I’ve seen many accidents that could have been avoided by using the Ohmega. After trying it once, you also realise just how easy it is to use. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ohmega were to become a standard piece of gear for the climbing community.”
For more information and instructions please download the pdf below.
Due later this year (exact date not known) but we are accepting preorders now. Your Ohmega will be despatched as soon as stock arrives in the UK.