EDELRID OHMEGA 6-Month Review: Is It Better Than the Original OHM?

After six months of using the EDELRID OHMEGA, I’m sharing my long-term thoughts on how it performs, how it handles real-world climbing and whether it is actually better than the original EDELRID OHM. The OHMEGA is a compact brake-assist device designed to help compensate for weight differences between a climber and belayer. Unlike the original OHM, the OHMEGA uses an active camming mechanism, an integrated pulley and three adjustable braking settings. In my original review, I explained how the OHMEGA works and how it differs from the OHM. In this six-month review, I cover what I’ve learned after spending more time climbing with it. In this review, I cover: • How the OHMEGA has performed over six months • How smoothly the rope feeds while climbing • How the camming mechanism engages • The three adjustable braking settings • OHMEGA vs. the original OHM • Rope drag and clipping performance • Durability and signs of wear • What I like and dislike about it • Who should consider buying one • Whether I would still recommend it The EDELRID OHMEGA is a brake assistant and does not replace a proper belay device, attentive belaying or proper climbing technique. Always follow EDELRID’s current instructions, verify rope compatibility and inspect your equipment before every use. Have you used the OHMEGA or the original OHM? Let me know which one you prefer and why. #EdelridOHMEGA #EdelridOHM #OHMEGA #ClimbingGear #RockClimbing #LeadClimbing #BrakeAssistant #ClimbingReview #GearReview #ClimbingSafety