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What does GriGri mean in climbing?
A Grigri (styled as GriGri or GRIGRI) is an assisted braking belay device manufactured by Petzl designed to help secure rock-climbing, rappelling, and rope-acrobatic activities. Its main characteristic is a clutch that assists in braking under a shock load.
Is it worth getting a GriGri?
The Verdict Some climbers prefer the ATC because the GriGri favors right-handed belayers. Others can't get over the idea of rappelling with a GriGri. But when it comes down to convenience and redundancy, the GriGri seems to take the cake.
Can you belay yourself with a GriGri?
Daughter is using a Grigri as a self-belay device. This is expressly discouraged by Petzl, the manufacturer, on this page titled Self Belaying is Prohibited. That's pretty damning. As the page admits, some people do use a Grigri for self-belays, but it's not ideal and potentially dangerous.
Feb 10, 2012 · Although I understand it is "safer" what are your thoughts on these. Personally, I am not comfortable to belay a lead climb with a GriGri.
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GriGri watches maker of customized & personalized watches. You design your watch with the GriGri configurator and we craft it and deliver it to you ...
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Apr 8, 2019 · I learned to lead belay when someone handed me a rope, said "you know what you're doing", and setoff up a 5.6 in a gym while watching me over ...
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May 4, 2022 · And like I said in the comment you are replying to, I'm sure painting the GriGri is fine.
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Aug 24, 2015 · This, used properly a Gri-Gri is objectively safer. (I know Ill get comments saying used correctly an ATC is as safe) If your belayer gets ...
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Apr 7, 2023 · General rule is hard gear can be bought used, soft gear you want new. Of course you definitely need to examine any gear you might want to buy ...
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Jun 4, 2023 · The link says all this: One technique is to simply move toward the cliff. The other technique, for occasional and short-term use, requires ...
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