Edelrid Ohm II Assisted-Braking Resistor

The second generation of the assisted-braking resistor for increasing the braking effect when climbing in rope teams with major weight differences now has a swivel joint that improves its freedom of movement. As a result, the Ohm can now be clipped to the first bolt in any direction. The locking system prevents the device from opening accidentally and makes it easier to insert the rope and remove the Ohm when lowering. In the event of a fall, the rope is pulled into the Ohm’s brake unit to progressively arrest the fall. Instead of stopping the rope abruptly, the device slows its run-through speed. This enables the belayer to dynamically arrest the fall irrespective of the belay device used. The belayer requires far less hand strength to hold the brake rope and will not be uncontrollably pulled upwards or against the wall.

Features

• Assisted-braking resistor for increasing the braking effect in the event of major weight differences
• Now with a swivel joint for greater freedom of movement
• Far fewer forces are exerted on the belayer
• Better control when lowering a heavier person
• Less risk of collision in the event of a fall on the first bolt
• Installed on the first bolt in the belay chain
• “Makes the belayer 25 kg heavier”
• No handling restrictions when lead climbing (no rope friction when paying out the rope)
• Minimum belayer weight: 40 kg
• For single ropes with a diameter of 8.9–11.0mm
• Weight: 450 g