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DMM Pivot

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The DMM Pivot belay device  © DMM
The DMM Pivot belay device
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Versatile, functional and innovative; the Pivot is a state-of-the-art belay device catering for modern belay techniques with the latest ropes. It excels when belaying both from the waist and directly from the anchor. Perfect for multi-pitch trad, winter and alpine climbing, the Pivot is the ideal companion for your adventures in the vertical realm.

Key to the Pivot is the patented guide mode attachment that gives the device its name. As well as lending the device an appealing aesthetic, the pivot gives the user greater leverage on the belay plate when lowering a climber in guide mode. This simple sounding feature gives the Pivot a massive advantage over standard guide plates because the force needed to manipulate the device is vastly reduced.

Guide mode  © DMM
Guide mode
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The result is that the Pivot handles beautifully and intuitively, especially when in guide mode. Anyone familiar with guide mode will be aware of common problems encountered when belaying your second. Ropes twisting and locking after a second’s fall, difficulties in lowering a second smoothly or lowering two seconds separately: the Pivot makes these actions much easier, meaning more efficient belaying and allowing you to save your energy for climbing that next pitch.

Other clever design features make the Pivot incredibly simple to use. Tapered sidewalls give easy rope loading and mean the Pivot works with a huge variety of rope diameters, as well as minimising chance of ropes twisting and locking in the event of a second fall. V grooves in the rope channels give increased friction and holding power when using skinny ropes. The device is reversible for easier use of large diameter ropes and smoother abseiling. The carabiner hole used to release the device has been sized specifically to grip a standard biner at the optimum point for maximum leverage.

DMM Pivot guide mode attachment  © DMM
DMM Pivot guide mode attachment
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Having been meticulously designed and tested at our factory in Llanberis, the Pivot was then put through rigorous field testing both by our always eager team, and also the AMI’s and Guides at Plas Y Brenin National Mountain Centre prior to manufacturing. This feedback has been key to making the Pivot the ideal partner for your climbing adventures.

Lightweight, intuitive and innovative, the Pivot is the perfect belay device for alpine, winter and multi-pitch trad climbing.

 

 


Features

  • Pivot ensures easy rope control when lowering in guide mode
  • Only 72g
  • Three colourways (Red/BLT, Green/BLT, Blue/BLT)
  • Recommended with the Rhino for smooth action in guide mode
  • Suitable for single ropes: 8.7mm to 11mm
  • Suitable for half/twin ropes: 7.3mm to 9.2mm
  • Conforms to the latest standard EN 15151-2

 


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23 Apr, 2015
So compared to a MegaJul: Megajul - Plus: while not officially autolocking, does provide extra auto-locking function when lead belaying. - Plus: possibly more versatile for abseiling since it can auto-lock. - Negative: on a multipitch climb when swapping from bringing up a second to lead belaying them, you've got to re-feed the ropes the other way through the device. This confuses people and takes longer. Pivot: - Plus: don't have to re-feed ropes on multipitch route. - Plus: slightly larger rope range for half ropes (Megajul 7.8-9.0; Pivot 7.3-9.2) - Made in Wales :-) How is the pivot for quickly playing out rope when lead belaying? Looks like I might be replacing my MegaJul...
23 Apr, 2015
Very smooth using it with singles so far. My son (11) who is just learning to belay (and to be honest I'm still not totally confident with his ability yet!), found the mega jul too grabby and he couldn't work out a way to smoothly pay out while keep his hand in the right place on the dead rope. I gave him the Pivot and he belayed me very smoothly. BUT I sort of wish he could use the megajul for the reason you say - it is basically auto locking which will help a beginner. The pivot is a very classic belay device when used the normal way so people need to be belaying properly with it. Also even for experienced climbers, the megajul would be better for belaying people projecting sports routes because of the locking function, like a grigri.
24 Apr, 2015
Having just shipped all my pre-orders I can confirm that the most popular colour is ....... Green!
24 Apr, 2015
How strong are the pivots on the pivot then?
24 Apr, 2015
That's an interesting question - I can't find the requirements in the following UIAA certificate: http://www.theuiaa.org/upload_area/files/1/UIAA_129_braking_device_2009%281%29.pdf
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