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Cred: 195 | Review by deathbybowtie
Good Features
Having learned on a Cinch before a Grigri, I greatly prefer the Cinch. All types of belaying are a snap, and the autoblocking feature is a godsend (I work at a climbing wall that gets lots of little kids who love to hangdog). The rope runs through the device in a very straight line, so on TR roped solo it's incredibly easy to use.
Bad Features
No dual-rope rappelling. Unlike the Grigri, if it's set up backwards, you can't use it as a regular belay device - make sure you check it every time you set it up. Release handle could be a bit bigger, but with the 2nd Gen model, it's extremely manageable.
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Grigri |
Was this useful? Yes | No Read 12 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 2 Retailer DescriptionsFrom US Outdoor Store:Trango Cinch The Cinch is the latest in a long line of innovative belay devices introduced by Trango. We designed it with an eye for function, aesthetics and simplicity (Its about as complicated as a door hinge.) so it offers up a secure belay for UIAA/CE certified single ropes. On smaller diameter ropes, or when holding falls that generate extremely high loads (In excess of factor 1) the Cinch acts dynamically, reducing shock loads to the belay system. In addition it will release easily and modulate fluidly while youre rappelling or lowering off. The Cinch feeds rope easier than any other device, fits nicely in your hand and weighs 170gm. Was this useful? Yes | No |
Competitive Products| Image |  |  |  |  | | Name | Cinch | Gri Gri | Sum Belay Device | Eddy | | Brand | Trango | Petzl | Faders | Edelrid | | Lowest Price | 52.46 | 53.99 | 71.96 | 79.95 | | Type | Auto Locking | Auto Locking | Auto Locking | Auto Locking | | Weight (g) | 182 | 225⇑ | 260⇑ | 351⇑ | | Rope Size Min (mm) | 8.8 | 10⇑ | 9.1⇑ | 9⇑ | | Rope Size Max (mm) | 11 | 11 | 10.5⇓ | 11 | | Dual Rope Rappels | No | No | No | No | | Dual Friction | No | No | No | No |
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Cred: 195 | Review by deathbybowtie
Good Features
Having learned on a Cinch before a Grigri, I greatly prefer the Cinch. All types of belaying are a snap, and the autoblocking feature is a godsend (I work at a climbing wall that gets lots of little kids who love to hangdog). The rope runs through the device in a very straight line, so on TR roped solo it's incredibly easy to use.
Bad Features
No dual-rope rappelling. Unlike the Grigri, if it's set up backwards, you can't use it as a regular belay device - make sure you check it every time you set it up. Release handle could be a bit bigger, but with the 2nd Gen model, it's extremely manageable.
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Grigri |
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Cred: 303 | Review by EmoryRC
Good Features
Lighter than a grigri, smoother feeding of slack for lead climbing. Safer than a grigri when used properly (no need to take your hand off the brake strand to feed slack fast).
Bad Features
Can be a pain in the butt to lower climbers - takes a lot more effort to pull the release lever. This also makes it somewhat safer to lower too, though - a lot of beginners get dropped when someone yanks on the release lever of a grigri too fast. |
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Cred: 361 | Review by eddiemack
Good Features
handles small to large rope easily, small footprint on the rack. lite weight. cool green color! I use it when I'm top roping a lot.
Bad Features
A tad small for the hands and lowering handle on the wrong side if you're right handed.
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Gri-gri.. if you have the space for it. |
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Cred: 54 | Review by fb_5805252
Good Features
IF you know what you're doing, you can feed rope like a sea cucumber poops.
Bad Features
Takes some getting used to. Once it locks, you cannot unlock it immediately, it takes some tending. This is a problem if you short rope somebody, as it's not as momentary as with other devices. |
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Cred: 5025 | Review by marks
Good Features
Great for sport climbers.
Bad Features
No dual rope rappels. Smaller handle than the gri-gri making it a little akward.
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Gri-Gri |
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Cred: 18 | Review by fb_570033841
Good Features
Simple design. Works with a wide range of rope diameters.
Bad Features
Handle not super comfortable when lowering a climber. Not a deal killer, but a little extra thought into its design would've given it 5 stars in my book. |
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Cred: 5 | Review by Tortrix
Good Features
Locks up quickly, doesn't slip, cheap, small, and simple
Bad Features
using the lever to release the rope can be tricky. I usually put my thumb trough a biner and pull the lever to regulate the consistancy. Otherwise it will feed rope very fast. Other than that I can't think of any other complaints.
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I've used gri gris before, and they offer a smoother release, but they have also let rope slip through when I didn't want it too. |
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Cred: 86 | Review by sleepytom
Good Features
smooth feeding for top roping, belaying the leader and belaying the 2nd; easily catches falls
Bad Features
small lever, single rope rappel |
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Cred: 11 | Review by fb_637910379
Good Features
Safe, lightweight
Bad Features
Really fast rappel.
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Petzl Reverso |
Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No | Image | | | Name | Cinch | | Brand | Trango | | Lowest Price | 55.77 | | Type | Auto Locking | | Weight (g) | 182 | | Rope Size Min (mm) | 8.8 | | Rope Size Max (mm) | 11 | | Dual Rope Rappels | No | | Dual Friction | No |
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From US Outdoor Store:
Trango Cinch The Cinch is the latest in a long line of innovative belay devices introduced by Trango. We designed it with an eye for function, aesthetics and simplicity (Its about as complicated as a door hinge.) so it offers up a secure belay for UIAA/CE certified single ropes. On smaller diameter ropes, or when holding falls that generate extremely high loads (In excess of factor 1) the Cinch acts dynamically, reducing shock loads to the belay system. In addition it will release easily and modulate fluidly while youre rappelling or lowering off. The Cinch feeds rope easier than any other device, fits nicely in your hand and weighs 170gm. Was this useful? Yes | No
From Outdoor Pros:
View all Great Trango Holdings products Description Great Trango Holdings 862010 Trango Cinch* This product is non-cancellable and non-returnable Details and Features - Manufacturer and Model: Great Trango Holdings 862010
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