Mad Rock Lifeguard
The Lifeguard is a mechanically assisted-braking device from Mad Rock; it weighs 154 g and lowering is controlled with a lever. Rated for single ropes from 8.9 to 11 mm, with one rope slot. It rappels on a single strand. In stock at 4 shops from 88.99 EUR.
Mad Rock's compact assisted-braking device with a cam, for single ropes of 8.9 to 11 mm, used with classic belay technique for lead and top-rope climbing. Hot-forged aircraft-grade aluminium and stainless steel. 154 g; CE EN 15151-1.
Lifeguard rope compatibility
Compatible with 124 of the 133 single ropes we track.
- Mammut 10.0 Galaxy Classic (10 mm single)
- Tendon Smart 10.0 (10 mm single)
- Mammut 9.5 Gym Classic (9.5 mm single)
- Tendon Smart Lite 9.8 (9.8 mm single)
- Fixe Liana 9.6 (9.6 mm single)
What the Lifeguard is for
Best for gym, sport single and top rope. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Lifeguard strengths
- Cam-assisted braking at 154 g (Petzl GriGri: 175 g)
- Single ropes 8.9 to 11 mm
- Hot-forged aluminium and stainless steel
Lifeguard trade-offs
- No anti-panic function
- Single rope only, no guide mode
- Minimum rope diameter 8.9 mm
Lifeguard specifications
| Brand | Mad Rock |
| Model | Lifeguard |
| Device type | Assisted braking |
| Braking | Mechanically assisted |
| Lowering | Lever |
| Rope diameter | 8.9-11 mm |
| Rope types | Single |
| Rope slots | 1 |
| Weight | 154 g (5.4 oz) |
| Material | Aluminium with steel inserts |
| Certification | CE EN 15151 |
| Released | 2016 |
| Guide mode | No |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | Single strand |
What the Lifeguard costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it (88.99 to 99.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 88.99 EUR at bouldercity-shop.com, 11% below the 99.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bouldercity-shop.com | 88.99 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 94.95 EUR |
| maxclimbing.com | 99.00 EUR |
| kletterladen.nrw | 99.95 EUR |
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