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Weight170 g (6.0 oz)
Rope diameter8.9 - 11 mm
Assisted brakingActive
MaterialStainless steel cam and friction plate
Pros
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Cons
Con False sense of security in some situations
The easiest belay device to use incorrectly. People who don’t know what they are doing use these without holding brake end of rope all the time because they falsely believe it is “auto-locking”. Some tension in the rope through the device is actually required to ensure it locks- this means never letting go of the brake strand.
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Recommendations
Petzl GriGri 2
6 years ago
ATC-style feeding is pretty much impossible above 9.8mm ropes, and even thinner ropes require prepping before the climber pulls slack out. Petzl recommended lock-defeat-belay technique is tiring for the left arm if the rope isn't perfectly stacked and flaked, as you cannot use your right hand to assist.
Con
No double rope rappelCon
Tuber-style belay technique doesn't work wellCon
Rope can get caught behind the rotating pinch groove after catching a fall Con
Locking cam can be defeated if the grigri is pushed against a bolt/rock/obstructionPetzl GriGri 2
Recommended 6 years ago
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Active assisted brakingPro
Guide mode / Belay off anchorPetzl GriGri 2
Recommended 5 years ago
ExuberantFecunditas hasn’t added their experience, pros or cons to their recommendation.
Petzl GriGri 2
Recommended 5 years ago
DecisiveProteus hasn’t added their experience, pros or cons to their recommendation.