Camp Matik Review

Easier to pay out slack left-handed than a GriGri

The camming system of the Matik is designed to allow a small amount of rope to slip.

"unlike other mechanical assisted locking models, it boasts a gradual camming action that produces a dynamic catch and can reportedly reduce impact forces by as much as 40%." "This isn't particularly relevant if you are squared away with modern dynamic soft catch techniques as a lead belayer, but it is extremely relevant when you are belaying directly off an anchor. "

The Matik's friction surfaces are all made of cast stainless steel.

The lowering mechanism includes an anti-panic system that automatically stops the rope if the belayer pulls the handle too hard or loses control.