• The Pivot is a high performance belay device featuring an innovative pivot system that allows greater control and safety when lowering a climber in guide mode.
  • When belaying in guide mode the unique pivot system reduces the distance between the pivot point and the load

    Typical pivot point of a standard belay device in guide mode
  • This reduces the force needed to release and lower a climber meaning safer, more controlled lowering.
  • Recommended use with the Rhino carabiner for smooth action
  • Specially designed carabiner cavity for guide mode release
  • Optimised rope slots make the Pivot suitable for a wide variety of ropes.

Pivot

The DMM Pivot is a belay and abseil device that can be used with either single, half or twin ropes and can be used to belay in either guide mode or from the waist. It has a unique, patented pivoting “guide mode” connection hole that makes releasing the Pivot when loaded in guide mode a lot easier and with more control than any other belay plate.  
 
The DMM Pivot takes its name from this pivoting guide mode connection point. This connection point minimises the leverage to release the load and allows the belayer to lower a single second or two seconds, simultaneously or individually, with total control. 
 
It has been designed for ropes from 7.3mm to 11mm but optimised for 8mm to 10.5mm ropes.
 
Hot forging and machining let us put metal precisely where it's needed to create a guide plate that weighs just 72g. These manufacturing techniques also allow internal design that gives confidence inspiring performance across a wide range of ropes. The Pivot belay device has two friction modes when used for normal belaying from the waist – increased friction using the V-grooves at the front of the belay device and less friction when running over the other side.
 
The Pivot is also a trusty abseil partner for descending steep terrain.
 
The DMM Pivot is anodised to BS EN 7599:2010 AA10.
 
It meets the requirements of EN15151-2:2013 and is recommended for ropes with the following diameters
 
  • Ropes classified as Single Ropes: 8.7 – 11.0mm
  • Ropes classified as Half Ropes 7.3 - 9.2 
  • Ropes classified as Twin Ropes 7.3 - 9.2

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This device increases rope control when belaying, lowering a partner and abseiling. It is a fundamental part of a climbers rack.
Product NameProduct CodeColourWeightRope DiameterMeets Requirements ofNSN Code
PivotA1160BLBlue72gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
PivotA1160GRGreen72gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
PivotA1160LGLime72gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
Pivot/Phantom HMS SetA1160BL/572Blue130gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
Pivot/Phantom HMS SetA1160GR/572Green130gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
Pivot/Phantom HMS SetA1160LG/572Lime130gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2012
PivotA1160MGMatt Grey72gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:20138465-99-753-3903
Pivot/Rhino SetA1160MG/542MGMatt Grey145gHalf/Twin: 7.3mm-9.2mm | Single: 8.7mm-11mmEN15151-2:2013, EN 362:2004 B, EN 12275:2013 B & H

Pivot product features

An overview of the features and benefits of the Pivot belay device.

Because I have a quiver of belay devices, I have the privilege to choose the right device for my day of climbing. The Pivot has become a regular tool in my guiding and climbing. Alpinist Mountain Standards
When there is a problem and you want things to run smoothly, the DMM Pivot will really help. Climbing Gear Reviews
It is almost boring to say, but I can’t really think of anything about the DMM Pivot that I don’t like. UKC