Climbing nuts

Climbing belays, essential for climber safety

Climbing belays are an essential part of any climber's equipment, whether you're climbing a cliff, a big wall route or bouldering. These protective devices are placed in cracks and crevices in the rock, where they act as belay points to hold back any fall. Used correctly, belay devices guarantee climbers' safety, while allowing them to concentrate on the technique and movements needed to overcome the difficulty of the route.

Choosing the right type of belay device for each situation

Mechanical and passive belays: understanding the differences

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, choosing the right type of rope clamp to suit the grade and difficulty of the route is crucial. There are many different types of belayers, from mechanical belays (or friends) to passive belays, each with specific characteristics to adapt to the shape of the hold or crack. It is therefore important to master the use of each type of belay device for safe practice, whether outdoors on a natural cliff or indoors on an artificial wall.

Safety and progression: the correct placement of belay devices

For competitive climbers or those seeking sporting performance, it's essential to have quality equipment that offers optimum strength while remaining lightweight. Progress in climbing requires not only good belay management, but also a thorough knowledge of belaying techniques, particularly at the most delicate moments on a route. The right choice of equipment can make all the difference in reaching the top of the wall successfully.

Belays for all climbers: adults, children and all levels

Club practice and initiation for young climbers

Climbing belays are suitable for all climbers, whether adults or children new to the sport thanks to club climbing lessons. Their use requires proper training, including knowing when and how to place them, and safety courses are recommended to learn how to assess belay points correctly. In some cases, it may be necessary to supplement the equipment with other accessories such as straps or specific ropes.

Adapting your equipment to your activity: bouldering, routes or big walls

Whether you're climbing in a club, on a crag, or even on a boulder, belayers are an essential piece of equipment for any climber wishing to progress safely. Depending on the activity chosen, it's essential to adapt your equipment to guarantee a successful ascent, while taking into account the specific conditions of outdoor or indoor climbing.

Recent innovations in climbing holds

With the progress made in recent years in the design of rope clamps, climbing has never been so accessible and safe. These innovations enable climbers of all levels to push back their limits, tackle increasingly difficult walls and take on new challenges with complete confidence.