For descending a rope and for belaying, with a self braking, anti-panic function. Swinging side plate with safety catch decreases risk of dropping device and allows the rapid installation of the rope into the device. To descend, simply pull on the handle; the rate of descent is controlled by varying the grip on the free end of the rope with the other hand. For work positioning, the handle can be rotated to secure the I'DŽ in place on the rope, thus eliminating the need to "tie off" the device. Fits rope sizes 11.5 - 13 millimeters [D20-L]
For descending a rope and for belaying, with a self braking, anti-panic function. Swinging side plate with safety catch decreases risk of dropping device and allows the rapid installation of the rope into the device. To descend, simply pull on the handle; the rate of descent is controlled by varying the grip on the free end of the rope with the other hand. For work positioning, the handle can be rotated to secure the I'DŽ in place on the rope, thus eliminating the need to "tie off" the device. Fits rope sizes 11.5 - 13 millimeters [D20-L]
