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Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized

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Whether you're toproping at the gym or leading a stout sport climb at the crag, the self-braking Petzl Grigri is great for working routes.

On belay, slow rope movement runs freely, while falls initiate the braking cam to help the belayer catch and hold a climber
While lowering the climber, 1 hand controls the rope to regulate speed and braking, while your other hand holds the brake lever open
Stamped diagram on side of Grigri illustrates proper setup for less chance of confusion
Works well for rappelling on single ropes while cleaning or setting a route
Petzl Grigri can only be used with 10mm - 11mm single ropes
Each unit individually tested for quality

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Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized Customer Reviews

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Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized

4.7

(based on 34 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple (24)
Quick to open (21)
Scratch resistant (10)
Easy to use (5)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Climbing (54)
Long climbs (19)
Sprint climbs (5)
Sport climbing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (23), Casual/ recreational (9), Climber (4), Getting started (4)

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Before you buy try.....

By Dream Awake

from Folsom, Ca

About Me Competitive Climber

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Pros

Quick to open
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor climbing
Long Climbs
Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

Nothing against this product, but I think after triing this and then triing the Trango Cinch I will choose the Cinch these are both great tools but if you are looking for a smoother device its the Cinch. But this review is about the Grigri.. Grigri is super easy to use and is reliable. My Grigri has withheld the test of time and wont let ya down..

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Aug

2010

5.0

Must have

By Jaygoesclimbing

from Montana

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Cleaning routes
Durable
Indoor route-setting
Photography
Projecting
Quick to open
Rappeling
Reliable
Safe to use
Scratch resistant
Simple
Versatile

Cons

Small Learning Curve

Best Uses

Indoor climbing
Long Climbs
Outdoor climbing
Sport climbs

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

I've had my grigri for a little over a year now. Once you learn to use it properly, you'll see why EVERY pro sport climber has one. It takes practically no effort to use when compared to a non-autolocking belaying device. No more holding your friends up while struggling to keep the rope in the brake position. The cam catches with relative ease, and the whole thing could survive an A-bomb. I climb with friends that use their seven+ year old grigris to catch me and they hold up perfectly. It's easy to see why there hasn't been a change made to it for 20 years.
If you shoot climbing photos, you know this is also an essential. When rapping on a static-line, you can(although not "recommended"), let go of the rope and hangout to get some cool shots.

You just have to have a grigri in your gear...end of story

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Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Grigri is the safest and best device

By Experience or nothing

from Steamboat Springs, Colorado

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

My most extensive experience is with single pitch sport and trad climbing. I used to compete and have climbed a lot. The Grigri contrary to some beliefs doesn't fail. As with any device proper technique and experience is essential. It will save your life if your belayer gets knocked out by rock fall, or is swatting a bee, etc. It guarantees quick and easy rope feed, and quick retrieval during a big fall to keep a climber off the deck. Don't believe that the extra shock loading is a problem or a smaller rope will slide. 9.8 won't fail. Not once even in the softest sandstone has my gear pulled. The ATC, figure eight, etc are dangerous. Human error in climbing is the biggest killer. Trust your gear, test your gear, and triple check yourself and your belayer every time. Cons: heavy, can't repel on a double rope (suggest tandom repels off good anchors of course), causes minor rope twist especially if not used properly, non load bearing pin will break eventually(Hence, not as long lasting as other devices).

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May

2010

5.0

"You can bet your life on it"

By jchiker222

from Thomasville Ga

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Pros

Easy to use
Quick to open
Scratch resistant
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Belaying
Repelling

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

I am an Insurance Adjuster and use this device for belaying my partner down steep roof slopes. I have used this device nearly every day for the past 4.5 months and see no sighs of wear. the device is easy to get the rope in and out of and provides great control. I have also used the device for repelling and and lowering myself form high commercial ceilings. For repelling there can be a little get used to, i found that you tend to kinda bounce, its hard to keep a stead pace on the rope, but im not sure if its even supposed to be used for that. Great product and have been very impressed with its durability.

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Apr

2010

5.0

Awesome, but NOT FAILPROOF!!!

By Jared_Moore

from Indiana

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor climbing
Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

I think that some people giving reviews on this device are ill-informed about the gri gri and its margin of safety. While the gri gri can be a very safe device for belaying, it is still very possible to screw something up. I recommend this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSVchbjVKLE) for anyone thinking about buying one. I just read that some beginners feel so confident when using this, and that's just the attitude that will get someone hurt/killed. Complacency kills, and this device should be treated like a normal belay device.

Other than that, this device is excellent. Others have said it's not good for lead climbing, but that's simply not true. The video above shows how to feed out slack quickly, and once you practice it enough, it will become second nature. If used properly, this device is very safe.

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Apr

2010

5.0

the grigri is greatgreat!

By dudeski

from MI

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Easy to use
Quick to open
Safe design
Smooth descent

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor climbing
Long Climbs
Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

grigri-the belay device so nice, they named it twice. This thing is really great. I've used it for gym-climbing and outdoor toproping, and it really gets the job done. I guess if I had to say one bad thing about it, it would be a little on the heavy side, but it is totally worth the weight.
I've heard a lot of things about it giving you a false sense of security, but if you are paying attention to your climber, like you are supposed to be, you should'nt have a problem. I use my atc too and have never had my climber deck.
Overall its a great piece of equipment to have in your pack.

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Feb

2010

5.0

Life Safer... literally

By CoteAdams

from Nashville, TN

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Quick to open
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor climbing
Long Climbs
Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

Belaying is So much better with a Grigri... Especially for those long climbs, you can relax a lot more. Definitely a LOT safter for the climber as well.

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Dec

2009

4.0

Very nice..takes a while to lower right

By The Climber

from Virginia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Auto locking
Durable
Easy to use
Fast to setup
Quick to open
Simple

Cons

Bad locking
Big
False security
Hard with 11mm rope
Heavy

Best Uses

Gym climbs
Lead climbs
Long Climbs
Multi-Pitch Climbs
Outdoor climbing
Sport climbs
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

This is an awesome belay device..but it takes sometimes to find the sweet spot when lowering

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Sep

2009

5.0

Great for Beginners.

By bikerhbk

from La Crescenta, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Back-up Belay
Indoor climbing
Outdoor climbing
Top-Roping

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

The Gri Gri is great for people who are just getting started with climbing, especially top-roping because of its auto-lock feature. Being a rock-climbing guide I use the Gri Gri daily and I have taught quite a few people to use it. It is simple to use and the best feature is that if a new belayer freaks out the device will catch the climber no problem. The device will not release until the operator pulls down the handle to slowly lower the climber. It can also be used to run a back-up belay on a rappel. My only worry with it is that some people get complacent with it and don't pay attention to what they are doing. And if you have a brand new rope it does tend to slip occasionally on small falls but does catch if a large fall happens.

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Jul

2009

5.0

Top Rope Ready

By Westfalia Camper

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor climbing

Comments about Petzl Grigri Belay Device - Anodized:

Use your ATC to lead the climb. Use your Grigri for belaying on top rope. We have friends that use this for lead climbing, but it seems more difficult.

Yes, this was recommended by a friend.