EDELRID Ballast Resistor Ohm II (Weight Balance When Climbing)

So if you've ever used the original Ohm you know what I mean when I say the original was a pain when trying to pull slack. Especially if you're leading in a cave or steep angle. If your belayer moves a few feet away from the wall it hangs you up too much. We've had the original for a few years and d… Read more

Highly recommended if you lead climb with someone significantly different sized from you. The mods from the original are noticeable improvements!

Perfect for climbers who go up with much lighter people. The falls of the heavier person are almost not felt. The only thing to keep in mind is that during the descent the rope seems to be more braked.

We go climbing regularly and I actually weigh 27kg more than my wife. I put the rope into the Ohm instead of hanging a corner connection on the wall, and the climbing fun still goes on despite the greater weight difference. It also gives you a sense of safety when lowering and in a fall, because the… Read more