The Assistant – A homage to the unsung heroes on the ropes

Advertorial: Tommy Caldwell arrives at the crag expecting nothing more than a relaxed climbing session, only to find Mélissa Le Nevé transformed into a stoic secret agent. Between steaming coffees, whispered secrets, surprise reflex tests, and the reveal of a glowing suitcase and a mysterious device that could change the future of belaying, Tommy learns the truth of this secret mission: he hasn’t simply been invited. He has been selected. Not for climbing – but for belaying.



Rethink belaying

Weighing just 190 g, the compact OHMEGA is a brake assistant that innovates belaying—from gyms to crags and alpine sport climbs with a single rope. It boosts safety, comfort, and confidence for all climbers, regardless of experience or weight difference.

Its integrated HMPE sling lets you switch between three braking levels with a quick hand movement, adapting instantly to your team’s weight distribution.

A builtin pulley reduces friction at the first bolt, keeping the OHMEGA barely noticeable while climbing or clipping. The short HMPE sling ensures minimal activation distance, enabling dynamic catches that reduce impact injuries.

During a fall, the cam engages to support the belayer, balance weight differences, prevent liftoffs, and reduce collision risks—even if the climber falls directly into the device.

Light, intuitive, and engineered for greater safety, the OHMEGA transforms belaying.

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