Mammut Nordwand Alpine Belay Device

An 80 g belay device that pairs an aluminum body with steel

This is a belay device (a device for paying out and braking the rope). The body is lightweight aluminum, and steel is used on the surface where the rope runs. It weighs 80 g, and Mammut classifies it under mountaineering.

Features

• The body is lightweight aluminum, and it weighs 80 g.
• The back surface, where the rope runs, is made of wear-resistant steel.
• A steel insert is built in to help keep the body from getting too hot.
• The groove is V-shaped, a design meant to reduce wear.
• Mammut states that it can be used with twin, half and single ropes 7.5-10.5 mm in diameter.

Recommended for

• Those who are looking for a belay device for mountaineering
• Those who are looking for a belay device for twin, half or single ropes 7.5-10.5 mm in diameter
• Those who are looking for a lightweight 80 g aluminum belay device

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The aluminum body keeps the weight low, at 80 g.
• Steel is used on the parts prone to wear, so abrasion has been taken into account.
• It is described as usable with three rope types: twin, half and single.

Things to consider

• Compatible ropes are 7.5-10.5 mm in diameter, and ropes thicker or thinner than that are not within the range Mammut specifies.
• A carabiner is not listed as included, so you will need to provide your own.
• It comes in one color, black, and in one size only.

Specifications

Size

Dimensions and weights are the manufacturer's published values and may vary slightly.

FAQ

Q. How much does it weigh, and how big is it?

A. It weighs 80 g. It measures about 7.0 cm high, about 8.5 cm wide from the front, and about 3.0 cm wide from the side.

Q. Which ropes can it be used with?

A. According to Mammut, it can be used with twin, half and single ropes 7.5-10.5 mm in diameter. Twin and half ropes are used as a pair of two ropes, while a single rope is used on its own.

Q. What is the body made of?

A. The body is lightweight aluminum. The surface where the rope runs and the insert that helps limit overheating are steel.

Before you buy

• Genuine MAMMUT product for the Japanese market, sourced through Mammut's distribution in Japan.
• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Japan by FedEx. For international orders, import duties and taxes are not included; where they apply, FedEx collects them from the recipient on delivery.
• Read the enclosed instructions before use. Follow them for how to use, inspect and when to retire this equipment.
• Climbing and mountaineering are dangerous. Use this equipment only with proper knowledge and training.
• As safety equipment, it cannot be returned or exchanged once used. Please report any initial defect before use.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.