Edelrid Mega Jul Belay Device
With its versatile, lightweight and durable stainless-steel construction, the Edelrid Mega Jul belay device is suitable for belaying a leader or bringing up 1 or 2 followers, as well as rappelling.
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- Increased braking effect of the updated device geometry assists the belayer when arresting a fall as a leader
- Faster rope payout when lead climbing thanks to the thumb-loop-based operation
- Additional eyelet for unlocking the device in follower mode using a carabiner
- Robust, abrasion-resistant, stainless-steel structure with minimal weight thanks to the optimum shape
- Suitable for ropes with a diameter of 7.8–10 mm
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View all Edelrid Belay and Rappel Devices| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Assisted Braking | Yes |
| Suitable for Belaying | Yes |
| Suitable for Rappelling | Yes |
| Fits Rope Sizes | 7.8-10 millimeters |
| Weight | 75 grams |
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It really brings brings together the rack
Keep in mind there is a very well documented and widely published recall for certain production date Megajuls. All of the ones produced n sold currently have been redesigned. Mine however is from the first production but isn’t part of the recall. Have caught hundreds of sport falls and big whippers without any signs of wear or defects over the last 2-3 years. The meat n potatoes: Stronger and lighter than a grigri. Weighs less. Can do way more. I use mine from everything from gym climbing multiple times a week to multi pitch trad climbing. Lead n top guide belaying up single n double followers, and rappelling. Climbing on half/doubles mostly when outside. Try doing all that on a grigri. It’s also a true locking device not just a camming one like a grigri that can slip in certain instances. The new grigri neox can’t even be used in guide mode without major slippage lol kinda a one trick, rope, n pitch pony. No thanks. Team megajul ftw!
Versatile and lightweight!
This is the best all-around belay device I've tried in 12+ years of climbing. Primarily because of it's lightweight and versatility while still providing a reliable auto-lock function. I use it mostly for sport lead climbing, but have used it for rappelling, trad climbing, multi-pitches, on guide mode, etc.. As much as it is my preferred belay device and I feel safe with the auto-locking function, when rappelling only, I prefer to rappel with it upside down and using a prusik knot as back up instead of the auto-locking mode. But the fact that I can chose to do that with the same device is pretty cool. On the cons side, it can take a minute to get the hang of feeding rope for lead, but it's nothing that discouraged me. It can also be a bit tight with thicker ropes and warm up a bit (especially if you have a heavier climber on), and it can also get too tight and harder to lower (if you have a very light climber on)... although I admit I have experienced those things, it has never been bad enough to make me switch back to other belay devices. Side note: I see a lot of people taking their hands off of the brake line on auto-lock devices often—don't do that! I like auto locking as an added extra safety feature, but nothing should ever replace proper belaying practices for safety, IMO. That being said, most other auto-locking belay devices are too heavy or not versatile enough, so this is the one for me. Going to be trying the new updated version they have soon.
Don't buy
This belay device can and has failed (break) when catching a fall. Due to its auto locking design and extremely small size, the belay device smashes into the carabiner at high speeds while extremely hot. It happened to a friend of mine while belaying a heavier climber at Malibu Creek State park. The climber broke his ankle after falling 30 feet and catching a ledge. This needs to be addressed by edelrid immediately!