Small update. I've been using the device more since posting the original review using a different rope, an Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9, and it was pretty annoyingly grabby when payout out, so I had to resort to the thumb technique. Despite the rope being slimmer than the one I originally tested with, it's a fair bit less supple, which is adding enough friction for the cam to engate. As with most devices of this type, your experience is going to vary a lot depending on your rope type and condition.
Thank you for the thorough and detailed review of the PINCH! We truly appreciate your honest feedback and the effort you put into explaining its performance. Reviews like yours are invaluable in helping climbers make informed decisions, and your insights contribute to our mission of continuously improving for the climbing community.
I have a pinch and whilst I really like it I find its very grab'y paying out rope unless I use the thumb-on-cam method (suspect its me not the device having never owned or used a grigri etc. before getting a pinch) which in turn twists the rope quite a lot! Super smooth lowering off/abseiling with it and the direct to harness design is brilliant
It likely comes down to finding the 'knack', and that will be specific to your rope and it's condition. I'm using an Edelrid Parrot 9.8 in the video. If I use my grubby old 10mm Tendon rope it's much more grabby.
Small update. I've been using the device more since posting the original review using a different rope, an Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9, and it was pretty annoyingly grabby when payout out, so I had to resort to the thumb technique. Despite the rope being slimmer than the one I originally tested with, it's a fair bit less supple, which is adding enough friction for the cam to engate. As with most devices of this type, your experience is going to vary a lot depending on your rope type and condition.
Thank you for the thorough and detailed review of the PINCH! We truly appreciate your honest feedback and the effort you put into explaining its performance. Reviews like yours are invaluable in helping climbers make informed decisions, and your insights contribute to our mission of continuously improving for the climbing community.
My first time doing this format, feedback welcome! How are you finding the Pinch?
I have a pinch and whilst I really like it I find its very grab'y paying out rope unless I use the thumb-on-cam method (suspect its me not the device having never owned or used a grigri etc. before getting a pinch) which in turn twists the rope quite a lot!
Super smooth lowering off/abseiling with it and the direct to harness design is brilliant
It likely comes down to finding the 'knack', and that will be specific to your rope and it's condition. I'm using an Edelrid Parrot 9.8 in the video. If I use my grubby old 10mm Tendon rope it's much more grabby.
What harness are you using? The color is great
It's an Arcteryx AR395A, one of the older colourways called 'Serene'