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 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 RockCreek:
"The Grigri Belay Device, invented by Petzl, introduced a revolutionary technique of belaying and descending. Others have tried to copy but the Grigri remains a quantum leap ahead and is still the premium choice for a self-locking belay. The Grigri allows belaying and lowering of a climber even where the latter is heavier than the belayer. A handle allows easy control of the device and smooth running of the rope. The Grigri works somewhat like an automobile seat belt: when movements are slow, the rope runs freely through the device; when there is a shock load, the Grigri locks, jamming the rope with a cam."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Petzl Grigri belay device is perfect for belaying a leader or a second and for 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