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Description
Trango Cinch Belay Device Spring 2009 The Cinch Belay Device by Trango is the latest in a long line of innovative belay devices introduced by Trango. We designed it with an eye for function, aesthetics and simplicity Its about as complicated as a door hinge. so it offers up a secure belay for UIAA/CE certified single ropes. On smaller diameter ropes, or when holding falls that generate extremely high loads In excess of factor 1 the Cinch acts dynamically, reducing shock loads to the belay system. In addition it will release easily and modulate fluidly while youre rappelling or lowering off. The Cinch feeds rope easier than any other device, fits nicely in your hand and weighs 182gm.
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Awesome Device
Review by: Shintao, 2009-12-19
First of all it is simple. Simple is very good! Also it is very light and compact. Granted compared to a tube style device it is bigger, but well worth the extra bulk. It feeds smoothly and locks off solid. Belaying a second is super easy. Great product overall!
Kn increase mod
Review by: rockofglove, 2009-11-09
Ok, the cinch is magnificant in function, but at a measly 7kn strength. I've modded it with a 3/8 hex bolt @ 1.25" length, a 3.8 hex washer and a 3/8 nut. Add some tape to fill in the pivot hole, some loc-tite glue, crank to I dunno, whatever feels just a tad bit too tight lb. ft. of torque, and I bet I just improved the kn rating to over 20. I love this thing!
Excellent
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2009-07-21
The cinch feeds well and works like a gri-gri, but feeds smoother and works well with belaying seconds (you can't rap but that's ok) works well with sport/trad routes and is easy to teach someone how to use. Overall I prefer this over the gri gri and other devices. For 70 bucks it's well worth it.
Once you learn to use a Cinch you'll never go back to a Gri Gri.
Review by: enchanted, 2009-07-13
The Cinch feeds amazingly well and catches on thin ropes way better than a gri gri. Lowering is fine once you've become accustom to it. (A bit more touchy than a Gri Gri, but not bad) I've used both devices for a number of years and the Gri Gri has lost it's place on my rack to the Cinch. I love the Cinch! If you get one read the instructions carefully so that you use the proper technique and can give the best belay. I think there used to be some instruction vids on the Trango site to help out.
Watch the video
Review by: snowboardercolo, 2009-07-13
There is a video on the Trango website as well as YouTube and EVERYONE that wants to use the Cinch should watch it BEFORE they use it. I see a lot of people using it incorrectly. A friend at the gym was taught incorrectly and there was a near deck at the gym. It is a great device and you will understand it better after you watch the video. As far as lowering goes it should be just as easy as any other device. The Cinch relies on angles if it is hard to lower it is a indication that you are doing it incorrectly. Once you get the angle correct be careful as it will really speed up the decent and you may need to re-direct to slow larger climbers down. This also is explained VERY well by Malcolm in the video.
