Simond Toucan Belay-Rappel Device

Light weight

Awkward

Casual/ Recreational

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The strange design and multiple part construction leave me doubtful. It is hard to take up slack quickly because the devise tends to clamp down on the rope. I returned it so I didn't get the chance to get used to it.

Innovative features, Smooth belay

Avid Climber

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I had sharp metal slivers come off the edges of the attachment point due to poor metal casting. NOT GOOD. Also, I could not take in enough slack at the top of a climb to release anchors and rappel, this thing really bites down on the rope.