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Bringing smooth and simple to the auto-locking vernacular, the Cinch Belay Device from Trango functions logically, modulates fluidly, and locks off quickly on 9.4 - 11 mm ropes in the event of a fall. Despite its strength and versatility, it's only 6.4 ounces - making this a great way to keep your rack's weight low.
The Cinch Belay Device by Trango is the latest in a long line of innovative belay devices introduced by Trango. We designed it with an eye for function, aesthetics and simplicity (It’s about as complicated as a door hinge.) so it offers up a secure belay for UIAA/CE certified single ropes. On smaller diameter ropes, or when holding falls that generate extremely high loads (In excess of factor 1) the Cinch acts dynamically, reducing shock loads to the belay system. In addition it will release easily and modulate fluidly while you’re rappelling or lowering off. The Cinch feeds rope easier than any other device, fits nicely in your hand and weighs 182gm.
| Handles ropes: | 9.4 - 11 mm |
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| Weight: | 6.42 ounces |
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 | Trango Cinch | $69.95 |
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Great for belaying, significantly better than a GriGri. | |
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| I bought it mainly for sport climbing because I heard that it fed out rope significantly better than a GriGri. I bought a GriGri, but didn't really like it for sport, so I went back to an ATC until I heard about the Cinch. It feeds out rope so well, that the first few times I used it, I fed out way too much rope whenever my buddy went to clip and had to reel some back in. It takes a little getting used to, but the adjustment comes much faster than with a GriGri and its a bit less cumbersome. In addition, as ropes get smaller and smaller, the diameter range of this rope is quite a bit better than the GriGri as well. The included directions with the device could use some work though. | |
| John at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 11/26/2007 | |
The World's Best Sport Belay Device! | |
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| This device is a step above all when it comes to sport lead belaying. I can feed out an entire armful of slack to the leader in under a second. I have used the GriGri for years and over 10 other plate belay devices on the market and none of them allow me to payout slack as fast as the Cinch. Not only does it allow your serious redpointer to keep moving without being short roped, it locks of very well on a fall. The locking mechanism is very sensitive and locks with even the slightest tug. The only disadvantage to the device is that it is difficult to lower light climbers. So if you’re a top rope only belayer I do not recommend this device. But for sport climbers, the Cinch is rank one!!! | |
| Me! at Mountain Gear on 05/11/2009 | |
still best for lead belay | |
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| okay well i dont actually own this, but a friend of mine does and i have used it plenty of times. In comparison to other autolocking belay devices, this thing is amazing. It feeds very well and is small, light weight, and easy to use. In comparison to the old cinch the brown one, there are pros and 1 con. pros- much smoother when lowering, i think its a little lighteri might be wrong and I think theres a differnt material to make it more durable again I may be wrong and I think theres a few small design changes. Con-sort of feeding rope is a little different than with the old one, and i haven't really adjusted yet. It might not really be harder, but I haven't adjusted yet to be able to rea | |
| Karin at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 11/02/2007 | |
Light and nimble | |
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| The Trango Cinch is a great auto-locking belay and rappel device. Belaying a leader on the cinch is smoother than the gri-gri, and it holds falls and rappel breaks just as well also. It's lighter than the gri-gri, which means you can take it up a big wall without having to worry about the weight. I also have a gri gri and the only thing i like my gri gri more for is lowering. The shorter handle on the cinch makes lowering an art (kinda tricky, but i'm sure you'll get the hang of it). With it's lower price and great abilities, I would definitely get a cinch over the gri-gri (I got my gri gri first, and only bought a cinch when they came back into popularity after trying out my friends). | |
| David at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 01/27/1910 | |
love it! | |
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| i have owned this device for about 2 years now and it is still going strong it never leaves my harness. it is very light weight and barely weighs you down at all. I bought this device for one simple reason AUTO LOCK BELAY! i use it for self belay to make those easy 5.8 5.9 a little longer and adds some difficulty, and also so i could take out beginners and not have to worry about not making out my will before i left the house everytime i fall. overall great buy i prefer it to a gri gri | |
| headcheckdrummer at Mountain Gear on 05/12/2009 | |
Cinch Belay Device by Trango | |
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| Just tried this thing last weekend, it worked better than i thought. I was not expecting it to be as good or better than the gri-gri, but it really surprised me. Simple, light, but very resistant and safe. Just take a few minutes to see how it works and you're good to go. The only 'con' i can think of is that if you're belaying a light person it may take you a little more time to bet him/her down, but that's not a problem for me. If you are planning to buy this, i highly recommend it! | |
| Messi at Mountain Gear on 01/01/2010 | |
Fast Lowering but Good Catch | |
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| This thing gets hot really fast after lowering someone, so be careful. Also, the re-direct described in Trango's instructional video works great! It seems a bit hard to take up slack if you give too much during a lead climb, but I think I just need to work out the kinks. I love the auto lock and lighter weight. I've used both the GriGri and Cinch and I really don't have an opinion yet one which I like better. | |
| Naris at Mountain Gear on 12/02/2009 | |
Nice piece of equipment to add to the rack. | |
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| I bought this for my girlfriend for our one-anniversary. She loved it. She is a avid climber and hated belaying with a ATC, because she says her right arm gets tired then she can't climb as well. So I got her this hoping it would help. She has told me how much she likes it and her friend went out and bought one right after she tried my girlfriend's. | |
| Kyle at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 10/31/2007 | |
I dig this device | |
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| This is the second locking assist device i've bought. It's the second I've used in 10 years or the 2nd in the 25 years I've been climbing. While I am a fan of the GriGri, in many ways I prefer this. Why, the device is lighter, has less moving parts, is easier to feed slack out with AND, it's a pimp green. What else is there? | |
| Marc at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 11/02/2009 | |
Better than the GriGri | |
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| OK, so like all belay devices you should practice a bit with this one before using it in a real life situation. That said, it is really easy to use and in my opinion much better than a GriGri. It is also cheaper and lighter! Worth finding the the Trango video on YouTube for a quick demo on how to lower smoothly. | |
| AfraidOfHeights at Mountain Gear on 07/09/2009 | |
not very-left hander friendly | |
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| I really like that the device lets you feed out slack quickly when lead belaying, but since I hold the device in my left hand, it can be difficult to open the cinch to let out slack once there is already tension on it (I have to maneuver my thumb around the rope to do this). | |
| Erin at Mountain Gear on 08/08/2009 | |
