Exclusive Duplex Spring Design

DUPLEX SPRING DESIGN

Redundant retraction engineered for reliability

Exclusive Duplex Spring Design

CERTIFIED TO THE MAX

ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

Exclusive Duplex Spring Design

Don't Forget to Clip

CLIP is a simple and easy-to-remember self-check that you should complete before climbing on any auto belay

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Meet your new climbing partner

High Quality.
High Performance.
Highly Certified.

Perfect Descent Auto Belays are hand-built in the USA and certified to the highest standard in the world. Featuring an aluminum and stainless-steel outer case to protect precision high-wear internal components. Lightweight and compact construction, reliability, and low cost of ownership are just a few of the reasons why PD® is the preferred auto belay at climbing gyms, camps, schools and universities, on ninja obstacles courses, and at family entertainment centers. Tested and certified to 10x EN 341:2011 Class A., representing the most comprehensive certification requirements for recreational auto belay devices.

COMPACT SIZE

AMAZING FEATURES

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.

Building the best auto belay

Pick your performance

perfect descent auto belay device for climbing

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.
Perfect Descent Speed Drive Auto Belay

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

PD® Auto Belays offer three lanyard lengths designed to optimize your auto belay performance based on mounting elevation. Always select the lanyard that most closely matches the intended mounting height by being equivalent to or greater in length.

Perfect Descent Lanyard 28ft
Perfect Descent Lanyard 40ft
Perfect Descent Lanyard 53ft

28ft (8.5m)
Mounting heights between 5.5m and 8.7m (18ft and 28.5ft)

40ft (12.2m)
Mounting heights between  8m and 12.3m (26ft and 40.5ft)

53ft (16.1m)
Mounting heights between 10.4m and 16.3m (34ft and 53.5ft)

Select How you Connect

Perfect Descent Steel Carabiner

STEEL

Indoor Durability

Steel alloy, 3-stage auto-locking carabiner with integrated swivel

Perfect Descent Aluminum Carabiner

ALUMINUM

Corrosion Resistant

Anodized aluminum, 3-stage auto-locking carabiner with integrated swivel

Perfect Descent Dual Carabiner

DUAL

Competition and Security

Two, 3-stage auto-locking carabiners with sewn dog bone and integrated swivel

LOOP

Integrate Connectors

Full strength sewn loop suitable for use with authorized connection types

Five Star Quality

Loved by pro athletes, owners, and gym climbers

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Great product even better support team

Great product even better support team “The Perfect Descent auto belays always meet my needs and the Arial Adventure staff have been helpful and well informed whenever I needed customer support.” Noah B. on 19 Aug 2020

Noah B. on Aug 19th, 2020

Master Your Auto Belay Management Program

Register your device

Product Registration is an important part of auto belay management and establishes an early and accurate record used throughout the service life of the device. Be the first to receive critical beta about product updates, news and events, technical bulletins, and exclusive offers.

Guides

Get the most from your PD® management program with concise and in-depth information about installation, care, and operations. Explore common troubleshooting strategies, read up on manufacturer inspection requirements, and discover guidelines for managing competition auto belays.

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.

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