Overall this is a great device—much more durable than an all-aluminium device with no significant weight penalty and good performance at around the same price point as the rest of them. If you find yourself replacing belay devices frequently, then this is worth checking out.

Three Honorary Memberships and four Life Memberships have been awarded in 2023.

Honorary Memberships

Anne Braun-Elwert

Together with husband, Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, Anne established Alpine Recreation...

Climber on sheer wall in dark forest
Further up the road and in the gorge area is Mangakara, something of the Wild...
Climber on crack climb above lake
Whanganui Bay is the jewel in the crown of North Island cragging. If you think...
Rock outcrop with climbing routes marked
Since the demise of The Climber magazine and its Letter To The Editor pages, there...

SH94 Milford Rd, Homer Saddle to Mt Moir, Fiordland.  

2023 Rock Inspections and Light Scaling

Jakob Schubert has climbed the well-known Adam Ondra project known as 'Project Big' in the...
The entries are all in and this year's NZAC Photo Competition has now been judged...
I really like this harness. I actually can't think of a harness I've owned or...
The Capitan is a capable helmet that does the job across a range of climbing...
This winter, Whanganui Bay will once again open for a restricted season of climbing access...