As a result this is generally the most common type of belay device used.

In one position, the rope runs freely through the belay device.

Figure eights, although not the most common belay device, are still frequently found in use.

However, there are applications where only an assisted brake belay device will work.

Many belay devices can be used to control either one rope, or two ropes in parallel.

The Grigri is heavier and more expensive than other belay devices.

Has become common term for any tubular belay devices.

Some belay devices may also be used as descenders.

A Munter hitch can sometimes be used instead of a belay device.

Note that some belay devices are better suited for different rope diameters.

Belay devices are available in both passive and active designs:

For most uses, a tubular style belay device is easier and safer to use.

A hanging belay device may be used, although it is common in this instance to just use an Italian hitch.

A simple hitch that is often used for belaying without a mechanical belay device.

The belayer wears a harness that has a belay device attached.

Usually a belay device is not used.

Locking carabiners are used for important connections, such as at the anchor point or a belay device.

With advances in technology came the development of specialized harnesses, carabiners, and belay devices.

A belay device consisting of a flat plate with a pair of slots.

Belay devices are mechanical pieces of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying.

With the right belay device, a small, weak climber can easily arrest the fall of a much heavier partner.

Before belay devices were invented, the rope was simply passed around the belayer's hips to create friction.

A belay device designed to be easy to use and safer for beginners because it is self-locking under load.

To achieve this the rope is run through a belay device attached to the belayer's harness.

Phillipa remained at the bottom, harnessed into the belay device, keeping an eye on the cable tension.