Kong has a plethora of belay devices with very specific uses: abseiling, rappeling, belaying, but the Gi-Gi is one of the few belay devices that can really do it all. It has a massive rope diameter to accommodate beefy single ropes and skinny half or twin climbing ropes. The central rib acts as a fulcrum on the connector and allows rescuing up to two people.
Price: $19.95 from Backcountry
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| $19.95 | Visit Store |
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