Pay less and get more! - Mammut Smart Alpine Belay Device

The Smart Alpine is a great belay device. I used a tube style for awhile without much reservation. After my started climbing I really became concerned with the availability of safer belay devices. All over our gym you will see GriGri and other locking devices similar to it. They are expensive and considering the safety, the money is likely worth it. With that being said the Smart Alpine is able to 'out-do' any locking belay device similar to the GriGri. This has no moving parts and therefore lesser concern for failure. This belay device has room for two ropes (outdoor climbing) and is lightweight and ergonomically designed. Easy to use and doesn't remove the belayer from the process which is a danger with GriGri or lever activated devices. Be alert to the size differences in both models of this belay device. One is for a smaller caliber rope (not most gyms) and the other is for larger diameter ropes. Call your local gym for their rope diameters or know your own rope size when at the crag. Far too overlooked of a device, don't hesitate in purchasing.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.