What are the best rappelling devices?

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What are the best rappelling devices?

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Best rappelling devices	Price	Weight	Rope diameter
-- DMM Pivot	29.95	72 g (2.5 oz)	8.7 - 11mm
-- Petzl GriGri 2	99.95	170 g (6.0 oz)	8.9 - 11 mm
-- Petzl GriGri+	149.95	200 g (7.0 oz)	8.5 - 11 mm

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DMM Pivot

Rope diameter:8.7 - 11mm

Guide mode:Yes

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Petzl GriGri 2

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Weight:170 g (6.0 oz)

Rope diameter:8.9 - 11 mm

Material:Stainless steel cam and friction plate

Assisted braking:Active

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Petzl GriGri+

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Weight:200 g (7.0 oz)

Rope diameter:8.5 - 11 mm

Material:Stainless steel friction/wear plates

Assisted braking:Active

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What are the best rappelling devices?

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DMM Pivot

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My Recommendation for DMM Pivot

Petzl GriGri 2

My Recommendation for Petzl GriGri 2

My Recommendation for Petzl GriGri 2

Petzl GriGri+

My Recommendation for Petzl GriGri+

My Recommendation for Petzl GriGri+

Anti-panic handle

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