Edelrid
Edelrid OHMEGA – compact brake assistant for safer, softer belaying
Edelrid OHMEGA – compact brake assistant for safer, softer belaying
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Edelrid OHMEGA – compact brake assistant for safer, softer belaying
The OHMEGA is a compact, lightweight brake assistant (barely 190 g) designed to make belaying safer and more comfortable for a wide range of climbers. Whether you’re in the gym, at the crag, or on alpine sport routes (with a single rope), it helps manage falls and supports the belayer—especially useful when there’s a weight difference.
An integrated HMPE sling lets you switch between three braking levels with a simple hand movement to match the rope team’s weight distribution. The built-in pulley reduces friction at the first bolt compared to a standard quickdraw, so it stays smooth to clip and doesn’t feel “in the way” on long or harder routes. With a short sling and minimal activation distance, it’s easier to belay dynamically and softly—helping reduce impact forces and the risk of injury.
Why we like it at arrampica!
- Makes belaying smoother and more controlled, especially with weight differences
- 3 braking levels you can adjust quickly to suit the rope team
- Integrated pulley keeps climbing/clipping smooth on long routes
- Supports softer, more dynamic belaying with low activation distance
Key Features
- 3 easy-to-adjust braking levels
- Brakes even when falling directly into the device (active load)
- Reduces the risk of collisions and ground impact in low falls
- Far lower forces exerted on the belayer
- For all rope parties: beginners to pros, with or without weight difference
- For gyms, sport crags, and alpine sport routes (single rope)
- Integrated pulley reduces friction while climbing and clipping
- Lightweight and compact – easy to carry every day
Technical Details
| Brand | Edelrid |
|---|---|
| Device type | Brake assistant |
| Weight | ~190 g |
| Braking levels | 3 |
| Sling | Integrated HMPE sling |
| Pulley | Integrated (reduced friction at first bolt) |
| Use | Gym, sport climbing, alpine sport routes (single rope) |
arrampica! tip
If you often belay a lighter partner (or you’re the lighter belayer), the OHMEGA is a smart upgrade: it helps keep you grounded in big falls and makes low falls feel more controlled. Set the braking level to match your weight difference, and you’ll immediately notice smoother, softer catches.
