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The new Edeleid Pinch just came out this year and I got hold of one of the first 30 or so to land in the country.
Since I received it I tried really hard to come up with a solid reason to recommend it over the oh-so-ubiquitous Grigri.
The Pinch has a few key differences –
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1) The cam spring is noticeably stronger than any version of the Grigri. This makes the Pinch much easier to use for belaying a lead climber, but the presumed downside of that is that it wouldn't lock up as easily if a learner accidentally let go of the brake rope at a critical moment. The problem would be even more pronounced with thinner ropes.
2) The bottom of the Pinch leaves the rope exposed, which I actually like because, where a beginner belayer with a Grigri might be tempted to have fingers underneath while holding the cam down with their thumb (a big no-no), you can't do that with the Pinch.
3) The Pinch has by default an "Anti-Panic" brake lever function, like the Grigri+, the Eddy and various others. But a tiny pin is included which, once installed in the handle, disables the anti-panic function entirely. I installed the pin into mine as soon as I received it, but I'm planning to take it out again soon to see if I can get used to using the Pinch with its Anti-Panic function intact.
4) the friction grooves guiding the brake rope out of the device and downwards keep the rope in line. That's actually a really smart decision and avoids twisted ropes. Nice one Edelrid.
5) the direct connection to the harness. Personally I don't use it, I think it's a gimmick. I need a carabiner to hang the thing from my gear loop anyway (well, without a lot of careful attention each time I attach or remove it), so I might as well use the same one with it. I'm super paranoid about having anything unattached in my hands when I'm on the rock though, so that might be a big part of it.
6) in guide mode, being able to hang it in 90 degree increments is an unintended side effect of the direct-connection mechanism, but that's super handy too keep the handle away from the rock.
Word limit coming up so I'll need to stop here. But I will say that the Pinch is slowly growing on me😜
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There are several ways to lower the second climber in Guide Mode. Here is one approach. Please note that practicing any climbing techniques requires the supervision of a qualified instructor or expert.
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Just finished the level 2 alpine course. Again, excellent instruction and knowledge concerning glacier travel, long toping, short-roping,, and crevasse rescue. Thanks Hamid and Lachlan
Hamid was our instructor for both courses and he had an incredible in his teaching style – the right amount of information and theory mixed in with practical application and loads of fun. I had no knowledge about how to climb in Alpine environments prior to these courses. These courses have provided me with essential skills and knowledge to feel more confident going to Mera Peak.
A big thank you to Hamid and The Climbing Company for offering such a great course so close to Melbourne! Would highly recommend.
Both Hamid and Lachlan were highly knowledgeable and exceptional teaches. One of the highlights of the course was the hands-on learning approach where the skills that were taught were valuable and pragmatic.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to challenge themselves and immerse in the beauty of alpine climbing without leave Australia. It’s an experience you’ll treasure forever!
Just finished the level 2 alpine course. Again, excellent instruction and knowledge concerning glacier travel, long toping, short-roping,, and crevasse rescue. Thanks Hamid and Lachlan
