Edelrid Micro Jul
The Micro Jul is a passive assisted-braking device from Edelrid with a guide mode; it weighs 62 g and lowering is released by hand at the device, with no lever. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 6.9 to 8.9 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on one or two strands. In stock at 12 shops from 19.99 EUR.
A compact stainless steel belay and abseil device with assisted braking for thin ropes: single ropes up to 8.9 mm, half ropes from 7.9 mm and twin ropes from 6.9 mm (approved range 6.9 to 8.9 mm). It belays a leader, brings up one or two followers and rappels; holding the device open with the thumb pays rope out faster, and a small eyelet releases it with a carabiner. 62 g; EN 15151-2.
Micro Jul rope compatibility
Compatible with 45 of the 166 single, half and twin ropes we track.
- Fixe Riglos 8.4 (8.4 mm half)
- Fixe Amitges 8.4 (8.4 mm half)
- Fixe Vignemale 8 (8 mm half)
- Mammut 8.0 Alpine Classic (8 mm half)
- Fixe Gavarnie 7.4 (7.4 mm half)
What the Micro Jul is for
Best for alpine, multi pitch, ice and mountaineering. Aimed at intermediate to expert climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Micro Jul strengths
- 62 g with assisted braking and guide mode
- Twin ropes from 6.9 mm, half ropes from 7.9 mm
- Solid stainless steel
- Eyelet for release with a carabiner
Micro Jul trade-offs
- Single ropes only up to 8.9 mm
- Not for thick single ropes
Micro Jul specifications
| Brand | Edelrid |
| Model | Micro Jul |
| Device type | Passive assisted braking |
| Braking | Passive assisted |
| Lowering | By hand at the device, no lever |
| Rope diameter | 6.9-8.9 mm |
| Rope types | Single, half and twin |
| Rope slots | 2 |
| Weight | 62 g (2.2 oz) |
| Material | Steel |
| Certification | CE EN 15151 |
| Released | 2014 |
| Guide mode | Yes |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | One or two strands |
What the Micro Jul costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 12 shops that currently stock it (19.99 to 42.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 19.99 EUR at iko-sport.com, 60% below the 49.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| iko-sport.com | 19.99 EUR |
| bergsport-welt.de | 22.99 EUR |
| veronaverticale.it | 24.51 EUR |
| sport-bittl.com | 30.00 EUR |
| klettershop.de | 31.50 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 32.90 EUR |
| campobase.net | 34.90 EUR |
| sport-praxenthaler.com | 37.95 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 41.95 EUR |
| bolting.eu | 42.00 EUR |
| + 2 more shops | |
Alternatives to the Micro Jul
- Edelrid Giga Jul
- Edelrid Mega Jul
- Black Diamond ATC-Pilot
- Climbing Technology Alpine Up
- Mammut Smart 2.0
- Edelrid Jul 2
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