CentralNotice Belay device From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . This article needs attention from an expert on the subject . Please add a reason or a talk parameter to this template to explain the issue with the article. Consider associating this request with a WikiProject . (June 2011) The neutrality of this article is disputed . Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page . Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved . (March 2011) A variety of belay devices. A belay device is a mechanical piece of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying . [ 1 ] It is designed to improve belay safety for the climber by allowing the belayer to manage their duties with minima...