Quality, Performance, and Certification.
Perfect Descent Auto Belays are made in the USA and certified to the highest standards. Featuring hard anodized aluminum and stainless-steel housing to protect precision internal components. Lightweight design, compact construction, reliability, and low-cost of ownership are only a few of the reasons why Perfect Descent® is the preferred auto belay at climbing gyms, camps, schools, and universities, and at family entertainment centers. Tested and certified to EN 341:2011 Class 1A/RFU PPE-R/11.128 Version 1 and EN360:2002., representing the most comprehensive certification requirements for recreational auto belay devices.
DURABLE & RELIABLE
3rd party tested to 10 times the requirements of EN341:2011 Class A and featuring durable high quality aluminum and stainless steel housings on the outside and precision machined components on the inside.
LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP
Low entry level pricing, low annual recertification fees, no hidden service charges, and long-lasting components engineered and designed to last equals money savings for you.REDUNDANT RETRACTION
Redundant retraction featuring Perfect Descent’s exclusive Dual Spring Design engineered for reliability and longevity.
COMPETITION TESTED
Our Speed Drive auto belay is used by speed climbing teams and top athletes around the world. Perfect Descent was the first auto belay used in World Cup competition, and the only auto belay recognized by the IFSC.
LIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Our lightweight design makes it easy for your setters to install and move. The small and light design also makes it less expensive to ship for when it is time for maintenance and recertification.
INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE
The Perfect Descent auto belay features corrosion-resistant components and a sealed housing for use indoors and outdoors.
Direct Drive™
- The low-price leader in high-quality and high-performance auto belays.
- Retracts at an average rate of 2ft (61cm) per second, making it a excellent choice for general climbing activities.
- Featuring our exclusive Dual Spring Design engineered for reliability and longevity.
- Sealed for indoor and outdoor use.
Speed Drive™
- The Official Auto Belay of IFSC World Cup Climbing and featuring our exclusive Dual Spring Design engineered for reliability and longevity.
- Sole supplier to Tokyo 2020.
- Setting the standard in the industry, Perfect Descent is the original fast-retracting auto belay.
- Retracting at a rate 4.6m (15ft) per second, Speed Drive™ is ideal for speed climbing and competition, dynamic routes, or for any activity where fast retraction and immediate response is desired or required.
- Sealed for indoor and outdoor use.
Choose your Lanyard Length
Perfect Descent® auto belays come in three lanyard lengths designed to optimize performance based on mounting height. Always select the length that most closely matches the intended mounting height being equivalent to or greater in length.
8.5m (28ft) — Mounting heights between 5.5m and 8.7m (18ft and 28.5ft)
12.2m (40ft) — Mounting heights between 8m and 12.3m (26ft and 40.5ft)
16.1m (53ft) — Mounting heights between 10.4m and 16.3m (34ft and 53.5ft)
Connection Selection
STEEL Swivel Carabiner
Alloy steel, three stage, auto locking carabiner with integral swivel.
Recommended for indoor climbing gyms with high traffic and/or heavy chalk use.
ALUMINUM swivel carabiner
Anodized aluminum, three stage, auto locking carabiner with integral swivel.
Recommended for outdoor use and corrosive environments.
Sewn Loop
Sewn loop termination only, no hardware included.
Recommended for integrating with other climbing connectors
DUAL Steel carabiners
Two replaceable, alloy steel, three stage, auto locking carabiners mounted in an opposed orientation, with a sewn dog bone and integrated ball bearing swivel.
Recommended for indoor climbing gyms with heavy chalk use or anywhere redundancy is required or preferred.
DUAL aluminum carabiners
Two replaceable, anodized aluminum, three stage, auto locking carabiners mounted in an opposed orientation, with a sewn dog bone and integrated ball bearing swivel.
Recommended for competition climbing or anywhere redundancy is required or preferred.
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User manuals
Access our full range of English and foreign language product and operations manuals. Download the most current documentation for model 220 and 230 auto belays, duplex spring™ inspection and lanyard replacement manuals, cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, and more.
Certification
EN Standards set the bar for product safety, reliability, and quality. Perfect Descent Auto Belays have been tested and certified to the highest standard for recreational auto belays at 10x EN 341:2011 Class A. View and download the most current Declaration of Conformity and Examination Certificate.