4.5 of 5 starsPetzl - Neox - Belay device
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Recommended use:
- indoor climbing, sport climbing
- Design:
- auto-locking
- Material type:
- aluminium, polyamide, steel
- Suitable ropes:
- 8.5 mm - 11 mm
- Weight:
- 235 g
- Weight reference:
- per piece
- Item No.:
- 318-0240
Product description
Belay device with cam-assisted blocking - optimised for lead climbing
It makes belaying almost more fun than climbing! The Petzl Neox is a semi-automatic belay device with cam-assisted blocking that offers support in the hall and on the crag. It’s optimised for lead climbing.
Smooth rope feed and quick release
The integrated wheel in the Neox ensures that the rope runs through evenly, allowing it to be dispensed quickly. The ergonomic handle offers good control when descending and provides three times more power transmission for even better control on small rope diameters and less effort to operate the handle on large rope diameters. If the climber falls or stops, the rope tightens and the wheel locks. The cam then rotates and grips the rope to block it.
Intuitive and versatile handling
The intuitive handling of the Neox is made easier by the engraved drawings. They show you exactly where the climber's rope and your brake rope should run. The hand grips for rope deployment and belaying are the same as on other Petzl belay devices. In addition, the Neox is suitable for dynamic single ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm, giving you the flexibility to use it in different climbing situations, whether in the gym or on the rock. The advantages at a glance
- Optimised for lead climbing: cams and the integrated wheel ensure maximum control and support when belaying as well as the best possible rope feed
- Intuitive handling: engraved drawings and the same handles as all Petzl belay devices: the rope is fed into the device and one hand is always on the brake rope
- Comfortable descent and easy release of the rope using the ergonomically shaped handle
- Environmentally friendly design: all plastic components (including the handle) are made from recycled polyamide
With the Petzl Neox, you’ll be perfectly equipped for your climbing adventures. Experience the safety and comfort of this reliable partner on the wall and concentrate all your energy on the fun of climbing!
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Reviews overview
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Praise vs. Criticism
Olga
18.05.2025I never knew I could love a belay device so much
A year ago, when a climbing buddy let me try it, I had no idea how attached I'd become. Now, I own two, because I accidentally left one behind while visiting a friend and couldn't wait til I saw her next, so I bought a second one.
Smoother than an ATC, with assisted braking. Worth the weight, and also the cost.
- Advantages
- Easy to use
- Recommended use
- Sport climbing
Jason
28.08.2026Excellent but a one trick pony
A very, very good device for single pitch sport climbing. Easy feed, works like the universal/familiar gri-gri but better, unlocks super-easy if you do manage to lock up the cam - which is fairly unlikely as it feeds so smoothly. Much better for a lead beginner than the grigri as it works much like a basic tube but adds the safety of assisted locking.
However, it's rather heavier, so not really useful for multipitch, arguably not quite as safe as a standard grigri and definitely not as versatile - wouldn't use for positioning or bell-ringing style belay, not great for rapelling or even toproping by comparison with grigri.
- Advantages
- Easy to use
- Disadvantages
- Heavy
- Recommended use
- Sport climbing
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This is what other customers say:
A very, very good device for single pitch sport climbing. Easy feed, works like the universal/familiar gri-gri but better, unlocks super-easy if you do manage to lock up the cam - which is fairly unlikely as it feeds so smoothly. Much better for a lead beginner than the grigri as it works much like a basic tube but adds the safety of assisted locking.
However, it's rather heavier, so not really useful for multipitch, arguably not quite as safe as a standard grigri and definitely not as versatile - wouldn't use for positioning or bell-ringing style belay, not great for rapelling or even toproping by comparison with grigri.
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This device is so smooth when feeding rope, it doesn't lock up even when having to feed rope quickly.
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A year ago, when a climbing buddy let me try it, I had no idea how attached I'd become. Now, I own two, because I accidentally left one behind while visiting a friend and couldn't wait til I saw her next, so I bought a second one.
Smoother than an ATC, with assisted braking. Worth the weight, and also the cost.
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Sport climbing
66% have found the reviews
by Hanna helpful
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Easy to use Versatile in its use Price / performance Lightweight -
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Sport climbing Beginner All around Indoor climbing
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Versatile in its use Finish Easy to use -
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by Frank helpful
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Price / performance Finish Lightweight -
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Sport climbing
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Price / performance Quick to open Easy to use Finish -
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by Gregor helpful
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Quick to open Finish Versatile in its use Easy to use -
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