Matik

a lot of rope twisting can be avoid by keeping the rope path in one plane. all grigri style belay devices i know apply this improvement except for the grigri itself for unknown reasons. they are the edelrid pinch, the camp matik, the mad rock lifeguard, and the beal birdie.

None of those critiques say those devices shouldn't be used. I pretty plainly said I use one of the aforementioned devices as a primary device. Not like I'm using something that shouldnt be, I am simply mindful of the risks of each device I use. I was nearly dropped 55ft to the floor by somebody usi