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Hot Item | Petzl Grigri Belay and Rappel Devices
Brand: Petzl
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$94.95  Eastern Mountain Sports
$94.95  Moosejaw
$94.95  REI
$94.95  USOutdoor.com


Product Features
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
* Can only be used with 10mm - 11mm single ropes
* Each unit individually tested for quality
 
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Shop Item Reviews and Comments
davey569
Thursday 26th July 2007 at 5:55:08 AM  

these are great bits of kit, and they work extremely well. we use one for ascending, descending or ground anchors. there are a few ways to do each one but you must be sure to get the rope in the right way or you could fall. it takes a few goes to get used to the leverege for descending someone because the lever has alot of pressure and if you do what i did the first time you can push hard down to make it go and your friend goes flying down (luckily we was inside and had a mat underneath which took the fall) the best thing we did with it was used it as a ground anchor and made a swing. videos can be found at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HoCMwYH7_Ew but if your considerering buying one of these faboulous peices of kit look after it and be careful as it sometimes gets hot when you descend quickly. other than that this item has many many uses so add it to your basket as soon as you have the money!

ffemt
Thursday 3rd April 2008 at 3:38:31 PM  

I user a GriGri while route setting to self belay, when providing lead belay and while coaching climbers. Like all belay devices it should be tested to confirm operation before it's fully weighted by yourself or a climber. I find the Grigri easy to use and has never failed me.

RockRat2008
Monday 16th June 2008 at 3:45:49 PM  

This is an excellent belay device and a useful piece of climbing equipment to add to your pack. However, like all climbing equipment it does have to be used properly to avoid the risk of injury so please make sure you gain competent instruction before using it.Mike


 
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