Sometimes it is best to jump and provide a super-soft catch, and other times it is best to minimize fall distance however possible. A GriGri is a helpful tool, but it’s no excuse to lose focus. Other Uses of the GriGri This is the one design feature we felt that Petzl botched. The GriGri 2 has a large curved tab down the length of the face-plate, which allows the device to rest on the index finger of the belayer’s right hand. Left to right – GriGri, GriGri 2, GriGri Plus, GriGri (2019) aka the Gri, GriGri, GriGri Plus, and the Threegri / GriGriGri

Belay device with assisted braking, compatible with a broad range of single rope diameters, for both gym and crag: The lightest carabiner here, maybe the best design, definitely the weirdest looking. With the Clepsydra, Grivel have used their innovative double gate system which makes it almost impossible to accidentally undo the gate. It also makes it very easy to load and unload. Surprisingly easy to use though might take a little practice. This guy gets a lot of love and a lot of hate, but in reality it’s just about your experience level with assisted brake belay devices, specifically GRIGRIs. So here’s both perspectives on the unique (and rad) elements to the GRIGRI+: Find sources: "Grigri"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( February 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Since Petzl’s first generation of the GriGri was released in 1991, climbers have cherished its versatility and assisted braking ability. In some parts of the world, GriGris are so popular that all belay devices are called “GriGris.”

Belaying is all about attention. While using a GriGri, every climber holds the life of their partner in their hands. As a sidenote, the GriGri + seems like a real win for gyms that like to keep GriGri’s pre-rigged at each rope as many of the improvements are based on wear and safety.

All in all, you can’t go wrong with these GRIGRIs (or any, for that matter). More suited for beginner belayers, the GRIGRI+ has some extra safety and redundancies to keep you and your climbing partners happy. A more advanced belay device, the new GRIGRI has got you covered and will allow you to belay your best belay. Material(s): aluminum side plates, stainless steel friction plate and wear plate, reinforced nylon handle The rotating internal cam makes the GriGri an “assisted braking” device; (photo/Alexandru Nika) What Is a GriGri? The GriGri slides down the side of the carabiner and the carabiner becomes cross-loaded. When cross-loaded you are using the weakest strength points of the carabiner and are at most risk of the biner failing