ZÆD: SOFT BELAY BRAKE ASSISTANT FOR CLIMBERS WITH WEIGHT DIFFERENCE
ZÆD is an adjustable belay resistor that allows lightweight climbers to belay their heavier climbing partner. It allows for soft belaying - our testers say ZÆD feels like belaying / being belayed by a climber of the same weight. Now you can enjoy sports climbing with soft belays, regardless of the weight difference.
Choose your ZÆD
ZÆD comes in two flavors: mini and pro. The mini version is ultralight, affordable and perfect for gym climbing. The pro version adds first bolt support, it's ideal for a day at your favorite crag.
ZAED pro & ZAED mini
Features
Soft Catch
Customers say it feels like climbing with a same weight partner
Adjustability
3 different support levels for any weight difference
Fast Rope Payout
Fast clipping even in shaky crux positions of your project
Ultralight
German ultralight engineering saves your energy for the crux
Durability
Long life materials protect your wallet and the planet
Climb harder
Climbing with your favorite partner makes the hard moves easier ;)
Comparison
| ZAED pro | ZAED mini | ZAED stainless steel | |
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| Weight | 161g | 101g | 316g |
| Material | Aluminium, Titanium, Steel | Aluminium, Titanium, Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Soft Catch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support @ first bolt | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 adjustable levels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast rope payout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ideal for | outdoor crags | gym climbing | gym climbing |
| Certified / tested after | CE / EN | CE / EN | TÜV Austria |
Videos
Let customers speak for us
SOFT BELAY
Recommendation
The table shows the maximum recommended weight difference for a safe and soft belay during a sports climb without and with ZÆD at its different friction levels. The adjustability makes ZÆD your perfect companion even for changing climbing partners with different weight.
SAFETY
CE certified
There's no EN / UIAA standard for belay resistors yet. That's why we decided to have ZÆD tested and certified by TÜV Austria according to the strictest standards. ZAED pro & ZAED mini are CE certified.
LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Made in the Allgäu
raed is based in Kempten, at the foot of the Bavarian Alps in Germany. We gather our inspiration from the time at the rock and on the summits of the Allgäu. Our products are proudly engineered and made right here at home in Germany.
HISTORY
About raed
With its origins in highlining raed has more than 10 years of experience in creating safe gear for alpine sports enthusiasts. Climbing is not just another business for us, it's a passion we live. Whether it's in the gym or at the steep rocks of the Alps, we value a good climb as much as you do. And we love to develop high quality gear for our passion - because we use it ourselves.
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