With the creation of the BRD, Metolius have achieved a simple, safe and bombproof belay / rappel device. The principle behind the BRD is very simple: as the load of a falling climber is applied, the carabiner is pulled into the scientifically engineered rope slots and the rope is squeezed between the carabiner and the BRD. The result is that a tremendous amount of friction is generated, allowing the belayer to easily catch long, hard falls with relatively light hand pressure. For rappelling, the BRD will give you a relatively slow and controlled (and we feel safer) rappel. If the rappel is moving too slowly, you can re-orient the device for a speedier descent.

The BRD is both versatile (single or double ropes) and lightweight. The ergonomic horn gives enhanced control while lowering and rappelling. It is easy to operate, has a high strength-to-weight ratio and doesn’t kink ropes. With its enormous stopping power and slower, more controlled rappel, we feel the BRD is clearly the safest plate-style device that has been made. Yet another shrewd product from Metolius that has been made safer by design!

A versatile, lightweight belay/rappel device w/engineered rope slots which means added control via increased friction on the rope

• Single or double rope compatible (8 mm to 11 mm ropes)
• Increased thermal mass and cooling fins to dissipate heat
• Hard anodized for longer wear
• CNC machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum for extra long life. These are bomber
• BRD is also available with our new Element belay carabiner
• 2.9 oz. (82 g)
• Color: assorted