Belay Devices & Locking Gates

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Via Ferrata Sets from Climbing Technology

No matter what you might think, even for experienced climbers a VF set is an essential purchase if attempting a via ferrata. These two sets from Climbing Technology both offer good value for money and excellent performance.

45 13 Sep, 2016

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Wild Country Neon Screwgate, Astro Tech-wire and Nitro Tech-wire

Less is more and light is vital! Wasn't this the mantra of training guru Matt "Smythe" Smith? Well it certainly appears to have been taken on board by Wild Country with their latest wire-gate and screw-gate karabiners. It's...

6 23 Jun, 2009

Black Diamond Reliable Air Traffic Control - BD's ATC-Sport

"Taaaaaaaake!" Hurtling through the air, arms bathed in lactic torment, body quivering from the exhaustion and the shock it's not a good time to be wondering if your belay device is up to scratch. Thankfully however, I stop before I hit the...

34 7 Jun, 2008

Edelrid Eddy

There are many auto-locking belay devices available but none as popular as the Petzl Grigri. Adrian Berry takes a look at one of the latest offerings on the market, the Edelrid Eddy.

4 7 Aug, 2007

The Petzl Reverso

8 Dec, 2003

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Precautionary Recall of Mammut Via Ferrata Sets

Mammut recalls the 2012 Via Ferrata Sets Tec Step Bionic, Tec Step Classic, Tec Step Brenta Classic and Tec Step Bionic Turn from the market as a precaution.

17 Oct, 2012

Edelrid Via Ferrata Recall - Further Details

Following the voluntary recall of numerous via ferrata sets and extensive material testing, Edelrid has now developed a solution, which has been applied to the elasticated webbing arms of all recalled sets.

3 Oct, 2012