Birdie

I would recommend getting a low use used standard then. Don't be afraid to get them at a discount or lightly used. They are solid devices that are easily inspectable. If you're not comfortable with that, buy new. Now it is it my opinion that the alternate assisted brake devices (Beal Birdie, ect) ar

I like arguing on the internet and I like belay devices. You see tons of people saying shit like they won't let people belay them with other belay devices like the Smart or Pilot or Jul or whatever Based. Indoors I am a pilot user predominantly and as a result I am MUCH more skeptical of a prospecti