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Add to SafariWhen comparing Petzl GriGri+ vs Mad Rock Lifeguard, the Slant community recommends Mad Rock Lifeguard for most people. In the question“What are the best belay devices for rock climbing?” Mad Rock Lifeguard is ranked 5th while Petzl GriGri+ is ranked 9th.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Anti-panic handle
Pro Active assisted braking
Pro Auto-locks even if brake line is not held
In case belayer is disabled, etc.
Pro Switchable between top rope and lead mode
Pro Wide range of rope diameters
(8.5mm- 11mm)
Pro Guide mode / Belay off anchor
Pro More compact than a Grigri2
Pro Feeds rope to leader without special technique
Feeds slack somewhat more easily than Grigri, if the brake strand is lifted up and fed into the device (like belaying with a tube device).
Cons
Con No double rope rappel
Con Lowering is more finicky than Grigri
Quickly transitions from "too slow" to "too fast".
Con No "lip" to grab while feeding slack quickly
While it typically feeds slack better than a Grigri, so the Grigri "fast feed" technique is not necessary, it can still sometimes get jammed. The "fast feed" Grigri technique of putting fingers under the metal lip and pressing down on the cam is not as easy to do on the Lifeguard as it is on Grigri.
