Singing Rock Buddy
The Buddy is a tube-style device from Singing Rock; it weighs 54 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 7.8 to 11 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on one or two strands. In stock at 3 shops from 13.80 EUR.
Singing Rock's 54 g tube belay device in light alloy, for ropes of 7.8 to 11 mm, usable with double ropes. Singing Rock lists heat dissipation, smooth rappelling and easy speed regulation among its features. EN 15151-2. No guide mode.
Buddy rope compatibility
Compatible with 159 of the 166 single, half and twin 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 Buddy is for
Best for sport single, trad and gym. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Buddy strengths
- 54 g
- Ropes 7.8 to 11 mm, double ropes
- Heat dissipation and smooth rappelling (Singing Rock)
Buddy trade-offs
- No guide mode (that is the Shuttle)
- No assisted braking
Buddy specifications
| Brand | Singing Rock |
| Model | Buddy |
| Device type | Tube |
| Braking | Manual (brake hand) |
| Lowering | Rope friction only |
| Rope diameter | 7.8-11 mm |
| Rope types | Single, half and twin |
| Rope slots | 2 |
| Weight | 54 g (1.9 oz) |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Certification | CE EN 15151 |
| Released | 2012 |
| Guide mode | No |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | One or two strands |
What the Buddy costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it (13.80 to 24.85 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 13.80 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 8% below the 15.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 13.80 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 14.71 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 24.85 EUR |
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