Perfect Descent Auto Belay
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.
Direct Drive™
- The price leader in high-quality and high-performance auto belays.
- Retracts at an average rate of 2ft (61cm) per second, making it a suitable choice for general climbing, warmup routes, kids climbing stations, and event climbing.
- Featuring our exclusive Duplex Spring Design™ engineered for reliability and longevity.
- Fully sealed for indoor and outdoor use.
Speed Drive™
- The original fast-retracting auto belay sets the standard for quality and performance.
- Retracting at a lightning fast 15ft (4.6m) per second, Speed Drive™ is ideal for speed climbing and competition, dynamic routes, interval training, and fitness routes and circuits.
- The Official Auto Belay of IFSC World Cup Climbing and featuring our exclusive Duplex Spring Design™.
- Fully sealed for indoor and outdoor use.
Types of Lanyard
PD® Auto Belays offer three lanyard lengths designed to optimize your auto belay performance based on mounting elevation.
- 53 ft (16.1 m),
- 40 ft (12.2 m),
- 28 ft (8.5 m)
Always select the lanyard that most closely matches the intended mounting height by being equivalent to or greater in length.
Select How you Connect
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Steel
Indoor Durability
Steel alloy, 3-stage auto-locking carabiner with integrated swivel
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Aluminum
Corrosion Resistant
Anodized aluminum, 3-stage auto-locking carabiner with integrated swivel
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Dual
Competition and Security
Two, 3-stage auto-locking carabiners with sewn dog bone and integrated swivel
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Loop
Integrate Connectors
Full strength sewn loop suitable for use with authorized connection types