DMM
Pivot
Based on 16 Reddit mentions
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What would be the perfect belay device for you?
I like the DMM Pivot. Belay, rappel, belay from the top all in one device and the pivot function makes lowering very easy from the top if necessary. Edit: Down-votes for answering the question in the post title? Oh, Reddit, how I love thee.
jedi_trey in r/tradclimbing
September 7, 2025 1:17 PM
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Using a micro traxion for belaying a follower
Ah. I just noticed your other comment that you're only 15 years old. I get it -- your education so far has been pretty limited. Let's bring you up to speed on a few things: • Yes, you absolutely can pull/help your climber up while belaying on a Munter Hitch, or any other device. Redirect your climbe
...SkittyDog in r/alpinism
May 9, 2025 9:31 PM
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Is there any meaningful difference between different brands' belay plates?
I have the DMM pivot because it's supposed to be a bit easier to lower from a top belay. Have I ever actually needed that feature? No.
hmm_nah in r/ClimbingGear
September 2, 2025 5:33 PM
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What would be the perfect belay device for you?
I have the DMM Pivot and Edlrid Pinch as my one, two combo. I don’t do any climbing on double ropes and am not a huge fan of belaying from above on an ATC. I would sooner belay a follower off a Munter than use a guid mode device if I was at all concerned about lowering the second and don’t have a Gr
...JohnnyMacGoesSkiing in r/tradclimbing
September 7, 2025 3:45 PM
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New to trad and multipitch - problem / question about tube style device
My son has been using this with 8.5mm triples for a year or so. He finds it super easy and likes the surety. We still both carry a DMM pivot for belaying off the anchor in guide mode and abseiling.
Ok-Rhubarb747 in r/tradclimbing
February 18, 2026 6:53 AM
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