Grigri is a belay device with assisted blocking and an anti panic handle.
Grigri belay device instructions.
The main feature of a grigri is a clutch mechanism that helps you with braking by pinching the rope when it is moving too fast such as during a fall.
The grigri can be a safe belay device but accidents have happened due to improper use.
You can pull rope through slowly without it catching but if the rope moves through quickly e g.
You still have to hold the brake rope at all times just like you would with a normal belay device.
Designed for all users the grigri is a belay device with assisted blocking for belaying both in the gym and at the crag.
Inspection procedure grigri belay devices 21 bent grigri perforated moving side plate bent handle broken handle 8.
Examples of grigri that are worn or that should be retired 1.
The design of the handled camming mechanism enables exceptional descent control.
The cam assisted blocking function makes belaying more convenient when a climber is working a route or when catching a fall.
The technique described here is the only one that petzl recommends.
Essential skills auto blocking belay devices climbing magazine any type of belay device can be used for sport climbing though using an assisted braking belay device such as the petzl grigri is the most common.
Belaying with the grigri the belay technique to be used is very similar to the generic belay technique but has a few specifics.
The device plus the belayer s quick braking hand which locks off the free end of the rope helps keep tension on the rope and helps protect the climber at the other end.
Hang from a low height.
If a climber falls a cam inside the.
So it requires a little time to adapt to.
The cam assisted blocking function makes belaying more convenient when a climber is working a route or when catching a fall.
It works very simply.
Pull on the climber side rope.
The design of the handled camming mechanism enables exceptional descent control.
The grigri functions like a car seat belt.
A belay device acts as a brake on the climbing rope by applying friction to it.
Grigri s are not auto locking.
This is especially true with thinner ropes very light climbers or if there is rope drag on the route.
The device should lock the rope.
The cam assisted blocking function makes belaying more convenient when a climber is working a route or when catching a fall.
The design of the handled camming mechanism enables exceptional descent control.
The belay and rappel device is ingenious and stylish.
Pull the handle while holding the brake side rope.
The selector knob allows the user to choose between two belay.
The grigri manufactured by petzl is a self braking belay device that is used for belaying a lead climber a top rope climber and for rappelling on a single rope.
