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Review by marks

Good Features
 Good for sport climbers. A must have if your partners like to hang dog all day long.

Bad Features
 Way to heavy and does not permit (easy) dual rope rappels so I do not recommend it for multipitch or trad use.

Recommended Alternatives
 Trango Cinch is lighter but the handle is a little more difficult.
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From US Outdoor Store:
Device for belaying a leader or a second and for single rope descents.
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 ropes of diameters from 10 to 11 mm.
  • 225 g.
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NameGri GriCinchEddySum Belay Device
BrandPetzlTrangoEdelridFaders
Lowest Price71.9655.77111.9667.96
TypeAuto LockingAuto LockingAuto LockingAuto Locking
Weight (g)225182351260
Rope Size Min (mm)108.899.1
Rope Size Max (mm)11111110.5
Dual Rope RappelsNoNoNoNo
Dual FrictionNoNoNoNo
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Average Review: 4.5

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Review by marks

Good Features
 Good for sport climbers. A must have if your partners like to hang dog all day long.

Bad Features
 Way to heavy and does not permit (easy) dual rope rappels so I do not recommend it for multipitch or trad use.

Recommended Alternatives
 Trango Cinch is lighter but the handle is a little more difficult.
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Review by fb_119400471

Good Features
 Auto Locking ability makes me feel a little more comfortable when being belayed by novice belayers

Bad Features
 Can be loaded incorrectly... haven't done it or seen it happen, but apperently its caused some pretty serious issues
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Review by NeeDlzdos

Good Features
 Excellent for aid climbing belays when your belayer falls asleep on that 4 hour lead. Great for top rope soloing, solo aid leading, solo climbing (note solo climbing not acknowledged or encouraged by Petzl). Use it as an alpine soft knot (adjustable). Good learner belay device (extra backup in the system).

Bad Features
 Only suitable for sinlge ropes 9.7 - 11mm. No good way to make it auto feed when soloing (without modification).

Recommended Alternatives
 IMO best auto belay device, but the Trango Cinch is out there as well
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Review by fb_38400292

Good Features
 good device for belaying someone who hang dogs alot
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Review by fb_516554666

Good Features
 Just about idiot-proof. Just about.

Bad Features
 bad-habit forming, especially when doing long belay sessions in the gym. And heavy
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Review by fb_21804477

Good Features
 works great

Bad Features
 can only use with ropes greater than 10mm

Recommended Alternatives
 none..nothing else compares to this established piece of hardware on the market
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Cred: 9
Review by FreeSailer35

Good Features
 great auto locking belay device! great for begining climbers as well as seasoned veterans. small images make it very easy to tell in which direction the rope feed in/out goes.

Bad Features
 the grigri is a little pricy, but i highly reccomend every climber having one.

Recommended Alternatives
 excellent construction
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Review by climbercam

Good Features
 Easy to use
Durable

Bad Features
 Unsafe for beginner belayers, Heavy, Expensive

Recommended Alternatives
 Black Diamond ATC
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Cred: 136
Review by fb_738116829

Good Features
 Super Easy. Versitle

Bad Features
 Hard to "give" fast on Sport routes
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Cred: 121
Review by climbandkayak

Good Features
 Nice when belaying my larger friend working a route.

Bad Features
 Heavy. Can't rap on two stands.
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Cred: 60
Review by fb_507277362

Good Features
 great tool, extra safety

Bad Features
 everyone who uses it must be trained extra
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Cred: 90
Review by fb_17114825

Good Features
 great piece of equipment, easy to use, dependable

Bad Features
 lots of climbing gyms do not allow them
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Cred: 96
Review by fb_12711439

Good Features
 bombproof.

Bad Features
 sometimes gets caught up with larger diameter ropes.
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Review by eddiemack

Good Features
 SAFE for the kids to use. When it's my arse on the rope I want to be able to climb without worries of my kids getting distracted by bright shinny objects. It's a great relief and easy to use.

Bad Features
 I find using this device to belay a lead isn't as easy as a ATC. I personally like using a ATC better for belays and rappelling.

Recommended Alternatives
 ATC devices.
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Review by fb_504763858

Good Features
 Smooth ride and easy to use
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Review by fb_713465091

Good Features
 it rox my sox

Bad Features
 don't be foolish and set it up backwards

Recommended Alternatives
 trango pyramid
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Review by stevencook

Good Features
 invaluable device for a day at teh crag
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Review by fb_829070088

Good Features
 mmm... good...

Recommended Alternatives
 want to try the chinch by trango
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Review by fb_866120310

Good Features
 good fpr gym climbing

Bad Features
 not so good for lead climbing
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Review by paulbarr

Good Features
 Perfect for beginners learning to use belay devices with the added safety of being able to make a few mistakes as it automatically locks off.

Bad Features
 Lowering people can be hard on the hands if they are heavy, need to controll the descent rate with the camming lever which can be tricky to master.
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Review by tande140

Good Features
 If you are going to climb, buy one of these.

Bad Features
 Only being able to load one rope
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Review by ruda8

Good Features
 works great

Bad Features
 rope range

Recommended Alternatives
 none
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Cred: 15
Review by fb_1051905438

Bad Features
 can't use on smaller diameter ropes
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Review by fb_717530056

Good Features
 Better than ATCs, auto-locking.

Bad Features
 Expensive.
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Review by fb_508868618

Good Features
 Safe and Reliable

Bad Features
 Heavy
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Review by fb_1295765347

Bad Features
 Only us >10mm ropes
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Review by fb_15721530

Good Features
 Nice for the indoor gyms.
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Review by fb_562035226

Good Features
 works awesome
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Cred: 80
Review by fb_697101747

Good Features
 Self locking
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Review by fb_582975602

Good Features
 awsome
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Review by fb_17815208

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Review by fb_734872218

Good Features
 good
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NameGri Gri
BrandPetzl
Lowest Price71.96
TypeAuto Locking
Weight (g)225
Rope Size Min (mm)10
Rope Size Max (mm)11
Dual Rope RappelsNo
Dual FrictionNo

From US Outdoor Store:
Device for belaying a leader or a second and for single rope descents.
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 ropes of diameters from 10 to 11 mm.
  • 225 g.
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From Mountain Gear:
Whether you're safeguarding a leader or climbing with partners of varying weights and size, the self-braking Petzl Grigri belay device is your tool of choice. Smooth braking action is incredibly gentle on your rope while the easy-to-use system makes your belay that much easier.
Features:
  • With a self-braking system, falls are stopped by a smooth, quick integral lock system
  • Protect the climber you are belaying with the two-handed operation
  • Set up correctly, quickly, and simply - there is a diagram stamped on the side of the device to reduce confusion

Specifications:
  • Weight: 225 grams
  • Material: anodized steel
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From Altrec:
Petzl: Grigri Belay Device - Designed as a self-braking system for when the rope suddenly comes under tension, the Petzl Grigri has become a standard at sport crags worldwide. Adding a no nonsense mechanical advantage, its internal cam auto locks on a big catch, to reduce the human error factor. More comfortable when holding tension, and smooth on a lower with its lever release, the Grigri the preferred device when it comes to aid climbing simplicity and reliability. The Grigri is excellent for belaying a leader or second, and single rope descents.
  • Recommended Use: Sport climbing, aid climbing
  • 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
  • Auto Locking: Yes
  • For ropes of diameters from 10 to 11 mm
  • Strength: Not specified
  • CE - 7.9 oz / 225 g.
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From Rock Creek:
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.
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From EMS:
This self-locking aluminum belay device is at home in the climbing gym and at the crag. A cam inside the Petzl Gri-Gri grabs the rope when the climber falls.
  • The Petzl Gri Gri should be used with 10 - 11 mm rope
  • Gri Gri Should not replace belayer's own vigilance and caution
  • Not suited for mountaineering or ice climbing
  • Must be loaded properly to work
  • Use with a locking carabiner
  • Weighs 8 ounces
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From Travel Country:
The Petzl Grigri is the exact tool you need for belaying a leader or a second in your climbing team. Self-braking belay device that gives greater safety ideal for single rope descents. This PETZL invention has revolutionized belaying techniques both on climbing walls and on rock faces. For use with a single 9.7-11mm rope.
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From REI:
The first choice for gym climbing and top-roping routes, Grigri has a smooth braking action that's easy on your rope.
  • On belay, slow rope movement runs freely, while falls and shocking loads initiate the braking cam and stop the rope
  • While lowering the climber, one 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
  • Each unit individually tested for quality
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From Moosejaw:
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
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From Als Sports:
Petzl Grigri Auto-Lock Belay DeviceDevice for belaying a leader or a second and for single rope descents.
  • 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).
  
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