Has used the Mega Jul for years and finds it perfect for everything except guide mode, where pulling rope through is a workout.
belay device
- Category
- Belay device
- Type
- Assisted braking
- Key specs
- 7.8–10 mm ropes
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Weight
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Owns the Mega Jul and the Alpine Up; finds the Alpine Up better in every way except weight.
Has a Mega Jul; needs care with new rope and carabiner combinations, but would usually rather lead belay with it than a GRIGRI.
Usually rappels with the Mega Jul flipped and used like a Reverso, with a prusik for backup, because that is much smoother than its assisted-braking mode.
“I only rappel with the Mega Jul in ABD mode by accident. Usually I prefer to flip it around, have the loop facing my side and use it like an ATC/reverso.”
Finds a carabiner through the nose the smoothest way to rappel on the Mega Jul in assisted mode; the thumb loop is a jerky mess, though skinny ropes may be fine with the thumb loop.
“Definitely the smoothest way to rap with the megajul in abd mode. Thumb loop ends up being a jerky mess.”
Has rappelled on a Mega Jul in assisted-braking mode for years using the thumb loop.