Petzl Grigri

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The Grigri is a belay/rappel device made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Petzl Grigri Belay Device's self-locking system has made it a staple item at sport crags from Smith to Rifle to the Ceuse. Its internal cam locks when a sharp pull occurs to help you catch your partner's monster whipper when he skips one clip and botches the next. It also makes it much more comfortable to hold tension while he hangs and works out the moves. Aid climbers love the Grigri for belaying long A4 leads. The Petzl Grigri Belay Device's lever releases the cam to allow smooth lower. *Rated for ropes from 10 to 11mm."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Petzl Gri Gri is for belaying of a leader or second, and for short abseils on single rope. If a fall occurs, the pivoting cam inside the device facilitates braking.Simple to use:control of the running of the rope using both hands to slide the rope through the device,braking by hand,fall arrest by holding the free end of the rope,release of the rope using the handle.Technical specifications :For ropes of diameters from 10 to 11 mm (9.7 mm accepted).225 g."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Grigri Belay Device (Fall 2009) The Grigri Belay Device by Petzl is a self-braking belay-descender device for belaying a leader or a second and for single rope descents. Specifications: Weight: 225 g Certification: CE Features: Self-braking system: If the rope suddenly comes under tension (e.g. in a fall), the cam pivots to pinch the rope, thus helping the belayer stop the climber's fall. Usage is similar to that of conventional belay devices: - giving/taking slack is done by using both hands to slide the rope through the device, - falls are held by holding the free end of the rope, - for lowering and rappelling, the rate of descent is controlled by the hand holding the free end of the rope (the rope is released with the handle). For 10 to 11 mm single rope"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Designed as a self-braking system for when the rope suddenly comes under tension, the Petzl Grigri has become a standard at sport crags worldwide. Adding a no nonsense mechanical advantage, its internal cam auto locks on a big catch, to reduce the human error factor. More comfortable when holding tension, and smooth on a lower with its lever release, the Grigri the preferred device when it comes to aid climbing simplicity and reliability. The Grigri is excellent for belaying a leader or second, and single rope descents."

User Reviews

Grigri
Reviewed by bige, Oct 18, 2008

"Not a good choice for the beginner. I used one of these during a belaying class and it seems like the obvious choice for the beginning climber. It's automatic. How much easier can it get?

In reality, I found it rather difficult to control descents as compared to the old trusty ATC belay-plate type device."

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Grigri
Reviewed by hendrickvp, Apr 28, 2008