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As the maker of the TRUBLUE Auto Belay, safety is our top priority. While safety starts with our team of engineers, it finishes with you. Climbers, owners and operators can learn about or brush up on auto belay best practices for indoor climbing here in our central safety hub.
Safety Hub
SAFETY HUB
SAFETY HUB
AT HEAD RUSH, WE'RE ALL ABOUT SAFETY
AT TRUBLUE, WE'RE ALL ABOUT SAFETY
As the maker of the TRUBLUE Auto Belay, safety is our top priority. While safety starts with our team of engineers, it finishes with you. Climbers, owners and operators can learn about or brush up on auto belay best practices for indoor climbing here in our central safety hub.
CHRIS SHARMA
Professional Climber and Gym Owner
Climbing is very safe when done properly. But, a climber always has to take responsibility for their safety—whether it’s their knot, their harness or, in the case of auto belays, making sure they’re clipped into their belay loop.
CHRIS SHARMA
Professional Climber and Gym Owner
Climbing is very safe when done properly. But, a climber always has to take responsibility for their safety—whether it’s their knot, their harness or, in the case of auto belays, making sure they’re clipped into their belay loop.
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Annual Service
Did you know that servicing your TRUBLUE on time helps to maintain the warranty and maximize performance? Annual service is also mandatory to ensure compliance with safety standards like CE and ANSI. Rest assured knowing you’re taking all the necessary precautions by getting your TRUBLUE serviced annually.
When it comes time to purchase recertification you have two options: 1.) You can buy annual service through our website and handle all of the logistics yourself, or 2.) you can sign up for No Delay Belay and automatically receive a freshly serviced device before your current one is due for recertification. Learn more about No Delay Belay below.
NO DELAY BELAY
KEEP ALL YOUR TRUBLUES SERVICED ON TIME WITH NO HEADACHES OR HASSLE
The No Delay Belay Program — our premium service option for existing TRUBLUE owners — eliminates all the pain points of annual recertification by automatically delivering a ready to hang TRUBLUE before your current device is due for service. Swap them out at your convenience and send the old one back in the prepaid shipping box. Never be down an auto belay, and never forget your service date!VIDEOS
About Recertification for Head Rush Technologies DevicesBLOGS
The Importance of Annual Service for Your TRUBLUE Auto Belay Annual Service: What it is and How to Speed it Up 3 Reasons Why Annual Service For Your Device is EssentialClose
Signage
Is auto-belay safety top-of-mind at your facility? Gyms can be a busy atmosphere. People get distracted or complacent, and that's when mistakes happen. Sometimes all it takes is a simple visual reminder to help climbers assess their safety situation. Plus, safety posters are a proven way to change behavior. To help reinforce proper use of auto belays, download, print, laminate and post these two free signs.
CLIMB BLUE POSTER
Auto Belay pre-climb safety check acronym and more. Belay on Locked carabiner Upward retraction Every time SAFETY POSTERClose
Industry Resources
Can't-miss auto belays resources from across the industry. Don't see your assets? Email us to get your auto belay materials added.
CLIMBING WALL ASSOCIATION
Auto Belay Positioning Paper An auto belay position paper that clarifies and enhances the current Industry Practices to account for current auto belay operations and design. Auto Belay Awareness Poster Addresses the proper use and considerations of climbing with an auto belay device. The perfect addition to auto belay routes in any facility. Also useful in auto belay orientations.ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH CLIMBING WALLS
Auto Belay Safety Risk Reduction Strategies The intention of these guidelines is to improve auto belay safety by elevating the respect given to auto belays by climbers, and walls. Auto Belay Safety Poster A series of six new safety posters for you to use in your walls including an ABC & partners endorsed ‘Double check you’ve clipped in’ auto belay poster. Auto Belay Picture Test An auto belay picture competency test from the ABC.Close
Climber Orientation
When a climber is new to auto belays, it is important to provide them with a proper auto belay orientation. This will not only improve the climbers’ experience, it will help to mitigate risk at your facility too. Set your business and climbers up for success with these orientation resources for TRUBLUE Auto Belay owners and operators.
VIDEOS
TRUBLUE Climber Orientation 8 Auto Belay Safety Measures as seen at Sharma Climbing GymsBLOGS
How to Give a Proper Auto Belay OrientationClose
How To Auto Belay
It's very easy to learn how to use an auto belay. The proper use of an auto belay is simple and straightforward. As with everything in climbing, it is important to avoid learning bad habits and build the right ones from the start. Most auto belay accidents occur due to human error when an experienced climber becomes complacent and forgets to clip in. Obviously, an auto belay won't work if you're not attached to it (remember, Clip It. Clip It Good.).
The best way to avoid complacency when climbing is to focus on the process rather than the outcome. Establish a routine that includes all the proper safety checks. Do not go straight to the end goal without double-checking everything simply because you're confident that you did it right since you've done it a million times before. You have a routine safety check when you're using an auto belay just like you have an established routine for your safety check with your belay partner.
If you've never used an auto belay before, you should alert the climbing wall staff that you have not been trained in the proper use of an auto belay. They will instruct you how to safely use the auto belay device in their specific setup.
The video and step-by-step instructions provided here are created for the TRUBLUE Auto Belay.
VIDEOS
Climber OrientationBLOGS
How to Auto Belay: Step-by-Step InstructionsClose
Safety Products
THE XL BELAY GATE
The XL Belay Gate is a simple way to reinforce the proper use of auto belay devices and minimize risk from climbing error. More wall coverage, larger warnings, and brighter colors make this the most effective Belay Gate to use on all TRUBLUE installations.</span While not in use, the auto belay clips into the triangular Belay Gate, blocking the initial foot holds and hand holds of a climbing lane. Once the climber transfers the auto belay carabiner from the gate to their harness, the Belay Gate lays flat on the floor, opening the climbing lane and alerting others there is a climber above. Premium foam core gives the gate structure to block climbing access until users are properly attached. The two adjustable lower loops can be attached directly to the wall with screws, under small holds, or to bolt hangers. The words 'Clip In' are in plain view when the gate is up on the wall, and the words 'Climber Above' warns others when the auto belay is in use. VIEW PRODUCTClose
Product Resources
DEVICE REGISTRATION
Register your device to receive important information and notices regarding your TRUBLUE Auto Belay. REGISTERPRODUCT MANUALS
Learn about device installation, operation and get troubleshooting advice throughout our product manuals. Translated manuals are also available for download. PRODUCT MANUALSFAQS
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about TRUBLUE Auto Belays. If you can't find what you're looking for, email us with your question and we'll be sure to answer it for you. GET ANSWERSClose
Inspection
Webbing inspection and replacement are the two most important maintenance responsibilities for operators of TRUBLUE devices. The resources below provide easy to follow guidelines for when to retire nylon and dyneema webbing including pictures of worn webbing at all stages.
WEBBING INSPECTION
- TRUBLUE iQ & TRUBLUE iQ+ Wear Guide
- Webbing Wear Guide
- Webbing Wear and Inspection Help Video
- Inspection Logs
WEBBING REPLACEMENT
Close
Certifications
Everyday gyms, camps, rec centers and more have a choice to make when they pick an auto belay for their business. With lives literally hanging on the line, we take safety seriously and think you should too. As the world leader in auto belay manufacturing, we have an awesome responsibility to take the lead in regulation and safety requirements. Every TRUBLUE is tested to the strictest safety standards, including:
- AS/NZS 1891: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Part 3: Fall arrest devices
- CSA Z259.2.3-99: Descent Control Devices
- EN 341: 2011 Class 1A: Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Descender devices
- RFU PPE-R/11.128:2019: Recommended for Use for descent control devices used in climbing gyms, rope courses. 10x Class A.
- ANSI/ASSE Z359.4: Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components
- EN 360:2002: Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Retractable type fall arresters.Section 4.5: Maximum force < 6kN for 150kg capacity
BLOGS
TRUBLUE Auto Belay Safety Standards TRUBLUE Auto Belay: Most TESTED. Most TRUSTED. Most TRU. The Most Advanced Auto Belay in the WorldClose
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Annual Service
Did you know that servicing your TRUBLUE on time helps to maintain the warranty and maximize performance? Annual service is also mandatory to ensure compliance with safety standards like CE and ANSI. Rest assured knowing you’re taking all the necessary precautions by getting your TRUBLUE serviced annually.
When it comes time to purchase recertification you have two options: 1.) You can buy annual service through our website and handle all of the logistics yourself, or 2.) you can sign up for No Delay Belay and automatically receive a freshly serviced device before your current one is due for recertification. Learn more about No Delay Belay below.
NO DELAY BELAY
KEEP ALL YOUR TRUBLUES SERVICED ON TIME WITH NO HEADACHES OR HASSLE
The No Delay Belay Program — our premium service option for existing TRUBLUE owners — eliminates all the pain points of annual recertification by automatically delivering a ready to hang TRUBLUE before your current device is due for service. Swap them out at your convenience and send the old one back in the prepaid shipping box. Never be down an auto belay, and never forget your service date!VIDEOS
About Recertification for Head Rush Technologies DevicesBLOGS
The Importance of Annual Service for Your TRUBLUE Auto Belay Annual Service: What it is and How to Speed it Up 3 Reasons Why Annual Service For Your Device is EssentialClose
Signage
Is auto-belay safety top-of-mind at your facility? Gyms can be a busy atmosphere. People get distracted or complacent, and that's when mistakes happen. Sometimes all it takes is a simple visual reminder to help climbers assess their safety situation. Plus, safety posters are a proven way to change behavior. To help reinforce proper use of auto belays, download, print, laminate and post these two free signs.
CLIMB BLUE POSTER
Auto Belay pre-climb safety check acronym and more. Belay on Locked carabiner Upward retraction Every time SAFETY POSTERClose
Industry Resources
Can't-miss auto belays resources from across the industry. Don't see your assets? Email us to get your auto belay materials added.
CLIMBING WALL ASSOCIATION
Auto Belay Positioning Paper An auto belay position paper that clarifies and enhances the current Industry Practices to account for current auto belay operations and design. Auto Belay Awareness Poster Addresses the proper use and considerations of climbing with an auto belay device. The perfect addition to auto belay routes in any facility. Also useful in auto belay orientations.ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH CLIMBING WALLS
Auto Belay Safety Risk Reduction Strategies The intention of these guidelines is to improve auto belay safety by elevating the respect given to auto belays by climbers, and walls. Auto Belay Safety Poster A series of six new safety posters for you to use in your walls including an ABC & partners endorsed ‘Double check you’ve clipped in’ auto belay poster. Auto Belay Picture Test An auto belay picture competency test from the ABC.Close
Climber Orientation
When a climber is new to auto belays, it is important to provide them with a proper auto belay orientation. This will not only improve the climbers’ experience, it will help to mitigate risk at your facility too. Set your business and climbers up for success with these orientation resources for TRUBLUE Auto Belay owners and operators.
VIDEOS
TRUBLUE Climber Orientation 8 Auto Belay Safety Measures as seen at Sharma Climbing GymsBLOGS
How to Give a Proper Auto Belay OrientationClose
How To Auto Belay
It's very easy to learn how to use an auto belay. The proper use of an auto belay is simple and straightforward. As with everything in climbing, it is important to avoid learning bad habits and build the right ones from the start. Most auto belay accidents occur due to human error when an experienced climber becomes complacent and forgets to clip in. Obviously, an auto belay won't work if you're not attached to it (remember, Clip It. Clip It Good.).
The best way to avoid complacency when climbing is to focus on the process rather than the outcome. Establish a routine that includes all the proper safety checks. Do not go straight to the end goal without double-checking everything simply because you're confident that you did it right since you've done it a million times before. You have a routine safety check when you're using an auto belay just like you have an established routine for your safety check with your belay partner.
If you've never used an auto belay before, you should alert the climbing wall staff that you have not been trained in the proper use of an auto belay. They will instruct you how to safely use the auto belay device in their specific setup.
The video and step-by-step instructions provided here are created for the TRUBLUE Auto Belay.
VIDEOS
Climber OrientationBLOGS
How to Auto Belay: Step-by-Step InstructionsClose
Safety Products
THE XL BELAY GATE
The XL Belay Gate is a simple way to reinforce the proper use of auto belay devices and minimize risk from climbing error. More wall coverage, larger warnings, and brighter colors make this the most effective Belay Gate to use on all TRUBLUE installations.</span While not in use, the auto belay clips into the triangular Belay Gate, blocking the initial foot holds and hand holds of a climbing lane. Once the climber transfers the auto belay carabiner from the gate to their harness, the Belay Gate lays flat on the floor, opening the climbing lane and alerting others there is a climber above. Premium foam core gives the gate structure to block climbing access until users are properly attached. The two adjustable lower loops can be attached directly to the wall with screws, under small holds, or to bolt hangers. The words 'Clip In' are in plain view when the gate is up on the wall, and the words 'Climber Above' warns others when the auto belay is in use. VIEW PRODUCTClose
Product Resources
DEVICE REGISTRATION
Register your device to receive important information and notices regarding your TRUBLUE Auto Belay. REGISTERPRODUCT MANUALS
Learn about device installation, operation and get troubleshooting advice throughout our product manuals. Translated manuals are also available for download. PRODUCT MANUALSFAQS
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about TRUBLUE Auto Belays. If you can't find what you're looking for, email us with your question and we'll be sure to answer it for you. GET ANSWERSClose
Inspection
Webbing inspection and replacement are the two most important maintenance responsibilities for operators of TRUBLUE devices. The resources below provide easy to follow guidelines for when to retire nylon and dyneema webbing including pictures of worn webbing at all stages.
WEBBING INSPECTION
Webbing Wear Guide Webbing Wear and Inspection Help Video Inspection LogsWEBBING REPLACEMENT
Webbing Replacement Guide How to field replace your TRUBLUE webbingClose
Certifications
Everyday gyms, camps, rec centers and more have a choice to make when they pick an auto belay for their business. With lives literally hanging on the line, we take safety seriously and think you should too. As the world leader in auto belay manufacturing, we have an awesome responsibility to take the lead in regulation and safety requirements. Every TRUBLUE is tested to the strictest safety standards, including:
- AS/NZS 1891: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Part 3: Fall arrest devices
- CSA Z259.2.3-99: Descent Control Devices
- EN 341: 2011 Class 1A: Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Descender devices
- RFU PPE-R/11.128:2019: Recommended for Use for descent control devices used in climbing gyms, rope courses. 10x Class A.
- ANSI/ASSE Z359.4: Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components
- EN 360:2002: Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Retractable type fall arresters.Section 4.5: Maximum force < 6kN for 150kg capacity
BLOGS
TRUBLUE Auto Belay Safety Standards TRUBLUE Auto Belay: Most TESTED. Most TRUSTED. Most TRU. The Most Advanced Auto Belay in the WorldClose
MOST TESTED. MOST TRUSTED. MOST TRU.
MOST TESTED. MOST TRUSTED. MOST TRU.
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COUNTRIES
TRUBLUEs are climbed on in more than 60 countries on 6 continents. Antarctica, you better watch out, we're coming for ya.
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CLIMBS UP EVEREST
TRUBLUE Auto Belays clock in 4 million plus climbs a day globally — that's the equivalent of over two thousand Everest summits!
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TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD
Hard at work for over 10 years, TRUBLUE climbers have ascended enough feet to travel around the Earth several hundred times.
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COUNTRIES
TRUBLUEs are climbed on in more than 60 countries on 6 continents. Antarctica, you better watch out, we're coming for ya.
0
CLIMBS UP EVEREST
TRUBLUE Auto Belays clock in 4 million plus climbs a day globally — that's the equivalent of over two thousand Everest summits!
0
TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD
Hard at work for over 10 years, TRUBLUE climbers have ascended enough feet to travel around the Earth several hundred times.