Edelrid Mega Jul Belay Device

The Mega Jul is a cleverly designed belay/rappel device that can do more than any other device and weigh less at the same time. With all its impressive abilities, is this device a game-changer?

It’s tempting to think so. I’m using it at the crag like a GriGri; it not only performs the same functions, but it’s easier to keep it from locking up while feeding slack. And since it weighs 61% less than a GriGri and can be used to rappel as well, I won’t hesitate to use it on a hard multipitch when I want a device that auto-locks while belaying a leader. Additionally, this device offers the unprecedented option for auto-locking on a two-rope rappel, eliminating the need for a backup friction hitch.