noun. gri·​gri. less common spelling of gris-gris. : a talisman, amulet, voodoo charm, spell, or incantation believed capable of warding off evil and bringing good luck to oneself or of bringing misfortune to another.

The Grigri's primary advantage lies in its ability to catch a falling climber more effectively than the ATC. It reduces the risk of belayer error, making it a reliable choice for climbers of varying experience levels.

GriGri Belaying: How To Give Slack Place your index finger under the lip on the side of the GriGri. Put your thumb over the back edge of the handle and push it down. This temporarily disengages the locking mechanism. At the same time as doing this, pull out slack rope with your left hand.