Petzl Grigri Belay Device reviews and deals for sale

This is # 2

This is replacing my original Petzl Grigri. This latest and greatest version is fantastic! Very smooth and allows you to feed rope quickly on lead climbing. I love it!

The best

It's simple to use and extremely reliable and safe. Rappelling and belaying just got easier. Just make sure you know how to use this as it does not have the safety backup the + version has, so you don't want to pull the handle back all the way!

Its nice

I love this thing I've always been a rescue 8 and prusik guy but the grigri is the best thing since sliced bread !

The New Standard

The first time I used a grigri was at my climbing gym as they have recently required everyone to use them instead of your regular tube-style belay device. It is a great little piece of gear to have and things flow smoother. I especially like it when I am teaching people how to belay as it adds that extra layer of protection on top of the standard safety precautions that need to… read more be taken when belaying.

NIce soft catch

Works great, it does take some time to get used to but other than that it works like a charm. It is also super nice to have on long Multipitch routes as it makes it much easier to set up and take down an anchor.

My Second 2019 GriGri

I got one of these babies when they first came out at the beginning of the year; and either I lost it or someone removed it from my gear bag. Meanwhile I looked at and/or bought a couple of the similar devices. Was especially intrigued by the Trango Vergo because a couple of people at my local gym had them and were raving about them. Finally, I asked one of them to show me how… read more they operate. It was a short demo - granted - but I got confused. So, when I was ready to replace GriGri #1, I went with GriGri #2. Bottom line: I would not belay someone with anything but a GriGri nor would I let someone belay me with anything but GriGri. I think the resistance spring inside is stronger than the GriGri2 and GriGri +, meaning feeding rope to a Lead without the cam locking up should be easier. I only Top Rope and lowering with this 2019 GriGri is very smooth. I could not get the hang of a GriGri+, kept triggering the "anti panic" feature. FWIW: I got a Petzl Freino carabiner to go with my #2 here, after I observed one of our guides in Moab working successfully with that combination.

HOW TO catch a fall - Chris Sharma

Chris Sharma demonstrates and goes over in detail how to catch a lead fall.

Extra Hand

I love this product while I am belaying. I trust myself and so does my partner, but having this device while we are on the mountain gives me extra safety when he may take a fall, I know that if I do slip up I have a second hand to help out. I do recommend taking the time to read the instructions and watch videos to see out it works. Giving slack is pretty easy, but when you first… read more start out it can seem tricky. So give time to practice before going out. Love this product though!

Peace of Mind

This is a great piece of gear when climbing with inattentive belayers as well as those who are new to the sport. During my first use it became clear that this device does take a lot of getting used to, especially when lead belaying. There is a tendency to lock up when feeding slack if it is not fed through the device calmly. However, should your lead climber take a fall the device… read more is quick to lock. The device its self is very light weight and efficiently sized enough that there is no good reason not to own one.

Very Important

The Grigri allows for more peace of mind while on the wall and belaying. As a relatively new climber the Grirgi made me so much more confident and comfortable on walls, especially outside. Shooting for a big move is no where near as scary when you know the Grigri is there for back-up. I would recommend this as anyone's belay device if they had an extra 100 dollars to spend (while… read more that is a good chunk of money, safety is worth it).

Worth the price!

As a relatively new climber, the grigri makes me feel so much more comfortable belaying and being belayed. While it is more expensive than other belay devices, the security and confidence while climbing is definitely worth the price! As the other reviews state, it is great for top roping and leading. Excited to use it more!

MUST HAVE!

I think every climber should have a Gri Gri and an ATC if you climb in or outside. The Gri Gri is amazing for belaying people on top rope that are working on a hard climb where they will fall a lot and need to rest, the Gri Gri does all the work for you as a belayer and holds the climber with the assisted braking while you sit back and snack. It may take a few times to get use to… read more it since the assisted braking really works well but once you figure it out its so smooth and simple, try it on a few easy routes first. I also prefer to use this if I am lead belaying as well, makes catching a fall much easier on your self.

What Can I Say?

For top rope and lead belay, the GriGri is the best in the business though it weighs and costs more than other options. It’s the safest, easiest to use, and lets my 90lb friend belay my 250lb friend . Pretty much what everyone I climb with uses and my gym wont let people lead climb with anything else.

Better for Smaller Ropes

This is much better with smaller ropes than the previous version. No slippage, even with ropes smaller than 9.5mm. The red option is really orange - just a heads up!