Trango Cinch
The Trango Cinch is a cam-assisted belay device with a straightforward design for single ropes. Its spring-loaded cam locks automatically when loaded, and the smooth lowering lever provides controlled descents. Best suited for gym and sport climbing with thicker ropes.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Intuitive cam mechanism
- Smooth controlled lowering
- Durable construction
- Great for gym use
Trade-offs
- Heavy at 230g
- Narrow rope range — only 9.4mm+
- Cannot rappel
- Bulky compared to GriGri
Specifications
| Brand | Trango |
| Model | Cinch |
| Weight | 230g |
| Min Rope Diameter | 9.4mm |
| Max Rope Diameter | 11mm |