HEAD RUSH 科技，极限和休闲运动设备的领先制造商，伴随着自动缓降器IQ与自动悬停科技的IQ+的发布，HEAD RUSH科技保持了在自动缓降器市场的领先地位。新的自动缓降器IQ设备带来了一套全新的功能，包含一个内置的后保险杠和相同的磁力制动技术。相比于初代的保护器，IQ和IQ+更小，更轻，更可靠。
Head Rush Technologies (Head Rush), a leading manufacturer of adventure and recreation equipment, continues its storied success in the auto-belay market with the release of the TRUBLUE® iQ and the iQ+ with Catch-and-Hold technology. The new TRUBLUE iQ series comes with a suite of bells and whistles, including a built-in back bumper and the same magnetic braking technology used in all TRUBLUEs. Compared to the original TRUBLUE, the iQ and iQ+ are smaller, lighter, and more durable.
自动缓降器IQ+，是首创自动悬停技术的保护器。攀岩人在线路底部按下“开始”按钮就可以启动自动悬停；而顶部的停止按钮则可让您不用经过悬停而降落至地面。当自动悬停没有启动时，IQ+的功能就和普通的自动缓降器一样。
The iQ+, with Catch-and-Hold belay, is a first-of-its-kind auto-belay. Climbers can activate Catch-and-Hold by pressing an “on” button at the bottom of the route; and at the top, an “off” button to be lowered to the ground without pause. When the technology is not activated, the iQ+ functions like a normal auto belay device.
一旦可行后IQ设备可以支付一定的费用升级到IQ+，初始的自动缓降器TRUBLUE将不再生产并将售罄。根据自动缓降器TRUBLUE的声明，HEAD RUSH会继续为第一代产品提供服务并提供更换配件
It will be possible to upgrade iQ devices to iQ+ for a fee, once available. The original TRUBLUEs, for their part, are being discontinued and will be sold to depletion. According to the TRUBLUE announcement, Head Rush “will continue to service first-generation models and offer replacement parts.”
自动悬停保护装置是如何工作的 How does Catch-and-Hold Belay work?
自动悬停保护装置通过使用触控开/关按钮启动和关闭，下面是攀岩人如何使用这个装置：
- 在攀岩之前，穿上您的安全带。确保已在双重保障下并准备好攀爬。从安全垫一段取下扁带，并扣入您安全带的确保环上。向下拉动自动缓降器扁带一段距离，确保扁带能回收。如果扁带不能回收时请勿攀爬。最后，再次确认主锁是否扣紧。
- Before climbing, assess your harness. Make sure you’re double-backed and ready to climb. Unlatch the webbing from the belay gate, and lock into your belay loop. Pull down some of the auto belay webbing, ensuring the webbing retracts. Don’t climb if the webbing doesn’t retract. Finally, double check that the carabiner gate is locked.
- 点击起点岩点旁的自动缓降器按钮来启动自动悬停装置。你会注意到一个闪动的蓝色灯光。这说明自动悬停模块已经启动。如果没有启动，自动缓降器IQ+的功能和普通缓降器一样。
- Touch the TRUBLUE button near the start holds to activate Catch-and-Hold belay. You’ll notice a pulsing blue light. This means catch-and-hold mode is ready. If not activated, TRUBLUE iQ+ functions as a normal auto belay.
- 开始攀爬！在攀爬过程中，如果你掉落，自动悬停会启动，向下看看启动按钮，在你悬停的时候按钮会显示蓝色，然后在时间不多时开始闪烁。攀岩馆可以对每个自动缓降器的悬停时间进行设定，15秒，20秒或30秒。在悬停释放之前随时可以进行攀爬，然后自动悬停系统会进行重置。只要悬停时间不超过攀岩馆的时间设置，您就可以无限次地执行此操作 – 降落、悬挂和继续攀爬。 如果您想降落到地面，只需等待自动悬停释放即可。
- Climb on! During your climb, if you fall, Catch-and-Hold will activate. Look down at the on button, and the light will be solid blue while holding you, then begin to flash rapidly when time is running low. Each auto belay can be programmed by the gym to hold the climber for 15, 20, or 30 seconds. Continue climbing any time before the device releases, and the Catch-and-Hold mode will be reset. You can do this — fall, hang and resume climbing — an unlimited number of times so long as the hang time does not exceed the preset time programmed by the gym. If you wish to lower to the ground, simply wait for Catch-and-Hold to release.
- 当你爬到线路顶端！放手离开攀岩墙，自动悬停装置会将你悬停在原位直到时间用完 – 或者你可以出按下“关闭”按钮然后立即下降。HEAD RUSH 科技在2010年开发了第一代自动缓降器。它凭借磁力制动使自己与众不同，无论攀岩人的体重如何，都能提供卓越的可靠性和一致、平稳的下降。
- You made it to the top of the route! Let go of the wall and catch-and-hold will hold you in place until the timer runs out—or press the touch-sensitive off button to be lowered down immediately. Head Rush Technologies developed the original TRUBLUE in 2010. They set themselves apart with their magnetic braking, which provides superior reliability and a consistent, smooth descent regardless of the climber’s weight.
主要特点包含：
前瞻性平台：在物联网兼容平台设计， TRUBLUE IQ+是一个智能的自动缓降器。基于内置连接，从数据下载到服务提醒它已经为未来的功能发布做好准备， 一切都基于您的设备。
自动悬停技术：TRUBLUE IQ+是世界上首个支持自动悬停的缓降器，现在自动缓降器不只是保护生命安全的装备。它也是攀岩伙伴，允许攀岩者随时休息和规划路线。带着自动悬停装置体验勇攀高峰的感觉。
内部可靠性：为高强度使用而设计并在美国手工制造，IQ设备比以往更加可靠（更轻），从经过改良的，更宽的扁带到内置后减震器和可更换外盖，IQ和IQ+不论在室内还是室外都经久耐用
磁力制动：自动缓降器TRUBLUE工作很可靠就像你的指南针指向北方一样。这是因为TRUBLUE是唯一使用无摩擦磁力制动的自动缓降器，它分别响应每个攀岩者，无论体重如何，都能提供一致、平稳的下降。
Key Features include:
• A Future-Proof Platform: Designed on an Internet of Things compatible platform, TRUBLUE iQ+ is a smart auto belay. With built-in connectivity, it is ready for future feature releases from data downloads to service reminders — all straight from your device.
• Catch-and-Hold Belay: TRUBLUE iQ+ is the world’s first catch-and-hold auto-belay. TRUBLUE is no longer just a life-safety device. It’s a climbing partner, allowing climbers to rest and project routes anytime. Experience what it’s like to climb the crux with catch-and-hold belay.
• Built-in Durability: Handmade in the USA and designed for heavy use, the iQ series is more durable (and lighter) than ever before. From improved, wider webbing, to a built-in back bumper and replaceable mount guard, the iQ and iQ+ are made to last both indoors and out.
• Magnetic Braking: TRUBLUEs work as reliably as your compass points north. That’s because TRUBLUE is the only auto belay that uses friction-free magnetic braking, which responds to every climber individually, providing consistent, smooth descents regardless of weight.
自动悬停给攀岩人提供了更好的体验
攀岩冠军和北面攀岩运动员Maureen Beck总结了对于运动公平性的好处：“自动缓降器TRUBLUE对于攀岩者来说是一个极佳的工具，因为不同能力的运动员攀爬速度不一样。能够通过自动缓降器来休息一会是非常有帮助的，尤其是对于那些经常需要停下来寻找岩点的盲人攀岩者来说。现在，如果他们放手，他们必须重新开始，这会让他们不知所措。但是有了TRUBLUE IQ+，他们可以停下来，感受下岩点并继续攀爬，这是一个很大的改变。而且能够在没有保护者的情况下做到这一点，能让我们的残疾运动员更加独立，成为真正的攀岩者。”
Catch-and-Hold Offers a Better Experience for Paraclimbers
Paraclimbing champion and North Face athlete Maureen Beck sums up the benefits for equity in the sport “The TRUBLUE iQ+ is an amazing tool for paraclimbers because athletes with different abilities climb at different speeds. Being able to take breaks on an auto belay is going to be so helpful, especially for blind climbers who are always stopping to hunt for holds. Right now, if they let go, they have to start all over again, and they’re kind of at a loss. But with the TRUBLUE iQ+, they can stop, feel for a hold and continue on their way, which is huge. And to be able to do that without a belayer gives our disabled athletes even more independence to be just a climber.”
室内攀岩未来展望
自动悬停装置是给自动缓降器开放的第一个功能。现在基础已经完成，TRUBLUE工程师团队已经回到新功能的设计上，从数据下载到服务提醒，再到照片与视频功能 – 一切都基于您的设备
The Future of Indoor Climbing
Catch-and-hold belay is the first feature release for TRUBLUE Auto Belays. Now that the foundation is complete, the TRUBLUE engineering team is back at work to design new feature releases from data downloads to service reminders to photo and video capabilities — all straight from your device.
