Design a belay device that embodies the spirit of the climb
CRUX
Belay Device
Design Brief:
Clayton Skousen, Tyler Stewardsen
Design Team:
Pros
- Great for rappelling
- Works with most rope diameters
Cons
- Twists rope, poor rope management
Pros
- Compact and easy to use
- Works with many rope diameters
Cons
- Not the best for ultralight climbers
Pros
- Auto locks during climber falls
Cons
- More expensive than other options
- Not suitable in all weather
All belay devices on the market today are very mechanical in appearance, and generally unexpressive.
Oversaturated aesthetics
Universal Con:
Unexpressive
Problem
Assisted Braking
Tubular
Figure 8
After settling on the ram, I explored a number of alternative aesthetics to express its rugged nature.
Prototyping
Further Exploration
Casting
Combining my modeling experience with Tyler’s shop skills, we made our final prototype in sand cast and hardened aluminum.
Final
