PETZL Grigri Plus Belay Device - AW19

Product Information

The feature counteracts a natural problem of the GriGri 2: the instinct in stressful situations is to clench rather than release, which can lead to a dropped climber. For beginning belayers, the anti-panic catch is an easy way to ensure safety. When setting up your belay device and climbing system, it is crucial to focus and move carefully. Make sure the GriGri attaches to the rope according to the diagram on the side of the device. Belaying is all about attention. While using a GriGri, every climber holds the life of their partner in their hands. Belay device with assisted braking, compatible with a broad range of single rope diameters, for both gym and crag:

The GriGri + only represents a good value under certain circumstances. If you’re an extremely heavy user, the extra life in the steel plates might mean that you can go longer before replacing your device. And if you’re worried about safety, the device features could provide valuable ease of mind. Over the years a great many manufacturers, Petzl included, have strived to make their equipment lighter and lighter, smaller and smaller. The plus side is that everything weighs a fraction of what it used to, which is great; the downside is that - in the case of some products - it has made them harder to use. I certainly found this to be the case with the transition from the original GRIGRI to the GRIGRI 2, where its smaller size seemed to have a detrimental impact on the functionality and it was more fiddly to use as a result. While the GriGri 2 is rated for ropes from 8.9-11 mm, Petzl says that it functions best between the relatively narrow range of 9.4-10.3 mm. The GriGri 2 is great in most conditions. The GriGri 2 allows climbers to skip the extra bells and whistles that add weight, bulk, and manufacturing dollars to the GriGri +.In high-wear areas, Petzl added beefy stainless-steel plates. Where the GriGri 2 would develop grooves after extended use, the GriGri + is much more resistant to wear. What’s more, if I did want to keep a hand on the device, the nub meant that my thumb had to stay pressed on the top, either on the cam or on top of the nub itself. Climbers who don’t feel like the extra features of the GriGri + are worth the extra weight and bulk (and price) 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.”

While the GriGri was among the first assisted braking belay devices on the climbing market, it now competes with a host of other devices made by various brands. To be clear, Petzl manufactures the only true GriGri — and that’s the product we are focusing on in this guide. The GriGri + has replaced the curved tab with a blunt nub at the near end of the face-plate. The nub isn’t curved, which means that the device can’t rest freely on the index finger — it must be held in place with the thumb. The belayer’s end of the rope, known as the brake rope or dead rope, isn’t easily held in the specific place it’s meant to be at the side when belaying or rappelling with a GriGri. More important for simul-climbing and rope soloingWe will not be held liable for any consequential loss caused by late or failed deliveries. Timed deliveries / Saturday & Sunday deliveries Lots of people hesitate on GRIGRIs because they’re afraid of short-roping their buddies on lead. I’ll always tell you it’s just a matter of practice and learning the ins and outs of the device, but even I will admit that sometimes the feeding can get a tad stiff on the earlier GRIGRIs. The new GRIGRI, however, feeds out rope like your partners’ lives depended on it (almost as if they were to, oh I don’t know, high-clip excessively…even though high-clipping is the best…). Never fear short-roping again!

Belayers should stand on stable ground and out of the way of all hazards and obstacles. While top rope belaying, belayers should stand roughly beneath the anchor at the top of the route. Finally, on the Grigri+ there is a small turn dial located underneath the lever. This is used to adjust the amount of force or friction is needed to engage the cam. There are two settings: top rope and lead mode. While set to top-rope mode, the camming mechanism requires less force to engage when arresting a falling climber. Conversely; while in lead mode, the cam requires more force to engage which allows the rope to be fed through the device easier. My inner mathematician got SO excited when Petzl suggested that I do (as a follow-up to my GRIGRI 2 review) a comparison review of the GRIGRI+ and the new GRIGRI (the third one). Comparison = excel chart. And I excel at excel. Also, thanks Petzl for coming through on my deep down wish that I couldn’t fit in A Climber’s Christmas II.anti-panic handle: if the user pulls too hard on the handle, the anti-panic function brakes and stops the descent