FAQs

The TRUBLUE is the next generation of indoor and outdoor climbing auto belays.  The TRUBLUE used advanced technology not present in prior or current auto belays on the market.  These features include:

• Extensive safety testing: For over four years, the TRUBLUE auto belay has undergone extensive safety testing by an ISO 9000 accredited company specializing in product testing.
• No clutch bearing: The TRUBLUE has been engineered to eliminate the need for one-way clutch bearings.  This eliminates a key potential point of failure that is present in other auto belay designs, as well as the need to maintain and replace these mechanisms.
• Reliability with no sacrificial wear parts: Non-contacting magnetic technology with a reliable self-regulating backup system
• Extended Lifetime: Design critera for number of cycles is much higher than other auto belays

The TRUBLUE auto belay device is designed and engineered for 10+ years of use.

More testing by an accredited facility has been done on this product than any other auto belay in the climbing industry.

Yes. The TRUBLUE auto belay can be used indoors or outdoors. The TRUBLUE holds up to the elements and can be installed in an outdoor environment.

The descent rate of the TRUBLUE auto belay is 6 ft/second (1.8 m/s). The descent is smooth with minimal variation regardless of climber weight.

The TRUBLUE is fitted with a webbing that can be replaced in the field by the owner.  Webbing replacement kits are provided by the manufacturer and can be ordered online. 

The TRUBLUE unit accommodates a weight from 22 lbs to 330 lbs, making it possible to use the TRUBLUE auto belay for virtually every climber at your facility.

Returning the TRUBLUE for re-certification is simple. Just order your recertification online and return the TRUBLUE in its original box.

TRUBLUE is fitted with a webbing that can be replaced in the field by the owner.  Any webbing that appears damaged or shows signs of wear should be replaced immediately.  Damage may include (but not be limited to) excess wear (fluffing), sun bleaching, cuts or knicks, loose stitching or burns.

Frequency of line replacement will vary depending on usage.  Please refer to the Operator’s Manual for complete information.

Below are examples of acceptable and unacceptable webbing wear.