Petzl Neox: Assisted Belay Device for Lead Climbing

A new arrival to the family of top climbing products is here! The long-awaited PETZL NEOX belay device with assisted braking support, which promises to improve efficiency during climbing projects while simplifying rope handling. 

Design-wise, it is reminiscent of the popular GRIGRI or GRIGRI PLUS, but brings several important improvements. Let's take a closer look at this hot new product.

PETZL NEOX is mainly designed for experienced climbers and is used on the rocks, but also for indoor climbing.

Advantages:
* NEOX excels in rope handling. It can also be used well with thicker ropes, which is an advantage for climbers who prefer larger rope diameters. It is compatible with ropes with diameters from 8.5 to 11 mm.
* It is particularly optimized for lead climbing, it has an integrated wheel that allows you to smoothly and quickly pay out slack to the climber.
* Easy to operate - thanks to its intuitive design, the PETZL NEOX is easy to use and provides smooth operation, making it easy to operate when belaying a climber.
* Ergonomic handle allows for easy rope unlocking and precise control of the rate of descent. Offers speed control independent of rope diameter.
* 3:1 mechanical advantage from the handle and camming mechanism helps reduce the amount of effort needed to smoothly control the rate of descent, regardless of rope diameter.
* Includes engraved pictogram on belay aid for easy and most importantly correct rope installation.
* Eco-design: all plastic components, including the handle, are made with recycled nylon

Compared to its predecessors GRIGRI and GRIGRI PLUS, the new Neox is slightly larger. NEOX weighs only 32 grams more. And not much has changed in terms of design either. We could almost say: "A small step in appearance, a big step in use." Thus a belay aid with more effect in rope handling for the user has been created. The brake lever on the NEOX is slightly larger and also more ergonomically shaped. It does not have the ANTI-PANIC function as on the GRIGRI PLUS.

Which security device for what?
* Neox - Ideal for lead climbing: Inside, the rope runs over a wheel, which makes it even easier to dispense rope when belaying.
* Grigri - Compact and versatile for lead climbing and top rope climbing: The Grigri is suitable for comfortable belaying as well as precise lowering in lead climbing and top rope climbing.
* Grigri Plus - Optimized for top rope climbing, entry-level climbing and intensive use: The Grigri+ is equipped with a top rope mode for easier rope retraction and an anti-panic lever, making it perfect for getting started in climbing.

Warning:
The NEOX is recommended more for experienced climbers who have experience belaying and catching falls of climbers. The free end of the rope should always be held in the hand.