Petzl Grigri + Belay Device reviews and deals for sale

Solid Equipment

I liked the top rope to lead toggle. It is easy to load and catches falls well

Great Piece of gear to own

I love this Product,I bought in the summer and used it almost everyday. After a session or two you get used to the change of top rope mode and sport mode. I sold it to a friend to try out a new belay device and I think i'm gonna need to go back. If you're a beginner I would recommend getting your hands on one of these once you've learned the basics of an Atc.

HOW TO catch a fall - Chris Sharma

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

Safety First

I use to climb but go out of it for about 10 years. Getting back into it I was nervous about belying my brother. I didn't want to mess up and drop him while climbing outside. I love the Grigri + it is great for beginner climbers. You know you are in good hands and will help to catch your climber every time. I love taht you can switch climbing modes on it from the top rope to lead… read more climbing. Price is worth the safety for me! Great product Petzl!

Great for beginners

The + model of GriGri is great for beginner climbers who need a little extra control. Honestly, though, if you're well experienced and/or have used the regular GriGri's in the past, you probably don't need to spend the extra money on the added features of the + model. I really didn't notice that great of an improvement in rope feed that justified spending more over my GriGri 2

Solid and safe

Using this thing has been a great experience and I have really liked how strong and solid the grigri is. Makes me feel a lot safer when less experienced friends are belaying me using this. Definitely worth the buy!

Safe and easy!

I used this Grigri on a recent climbing trip I went on with my friend who isn't a very practiced climber. We went over top rope belying with her on this device and she got the hang of it in a jiffy! After her first time belaying on this Grigri, she was feeling confident enough to keep belaying the others while I did a firemans belay (which isn't really necessary due to the panic… read more handle). It feed the rope through smoothly. I'm more of a ATC person myself but love this grigri.

Very interesting

This is a smooth piece of equipment. It feeds the rope through really nicely and has an anti-panic handle that will catch if you're letting your climber lower too quickly. It solidifies control in belaying more than any other piece of equipment I've used.

Smoother

I have used the Grigri 2 for many years. I bought the new Petzl Grigri and it is so smooth and awesome. I have only used this one a couple of times. It is very easy to give slack, also very smooth lowering. The anti-panic stopping system is good for beginners or if you don't fully trust your belayer. It is nice to be able to switch between top rope and lead modes!

Solid

Gave this as a gift to my friend Ryan, he had the following to say: I'm fairly new to climbing, and as I start to get into leading I wanted a more secure belay device than the ATC I've been using for top roping. The Petzl Grigri+ seemed like the best bet. I like the added safety features, especially the anti-panic function when lowering. I've heard some folks who've been climbing… read more for years say they don't like how it slows your lower, but honestly, after a few belays I've gotten the feel of it down, and I can lower someone about as fast as they't like to go without engaging the safety. Fora few extra grams, I think the added safety and durability are worth it. Easy to use. Super safe. This will be my belay device for a long time.

Smooth Lead feeding

Tested this badboy out in the gym to see what all the hubbub was about. I have to admit, the lead mode makes for a noticeably smoother belay when compared to the Gri Gri 2. I'm a big fan.

great so far

I got this for my nephew. havent gotten too much feedback but he says it is smooth and works great. As he gets more advanced I will know more.

Smooth as a baby's bottom

If I was as smooth when talking to girls as this Grigri is when it's operated, you could call me Austin freakin' Powers. Speaking of powers, this Grigri has a few big ones; first, the ability to switch between lead and toprope modes, which changes the sensitivity of the device so that it grabs the rope faster than your climber could grab the hold he/she was reaching for (which is… read more probably why the rope needed to be grabbed). Next go for sure bud. Also, the new catch for your index finger makes feeding quick slack easier and safer. Or, flip it upside down and use the same finger catch to practice your mono crimps! Never know when you might use one. This Grigri's got everything. Use it to to belay, use it as a bottle opener (don't ask me how), or just play frisbee with it! You know, toss the old 'gri with dad every once in a while. Some things to know before you buy this Grigri: It is more sensitive than previous models, which can take a couple sessions to get used to. Also, the "anti panic" feature on the brake lever means that it effectively has two lowering modes, one more assisted than the other. Again, this takes some getting used to but once you do, it will work like a champ.

I Like it Alright!

This review is coming from someone who way prefers to use an ATC over any assisted braking device. I think this GriGri gets the job done. Like many have said, it is a very sensitive device and cams up easily. Definitely takes some time to get used to it. After a bit of practice, it feeds nicely and works great. Nice to have an extra safety factor but I dont find this necessary in… read more many climbing situations but it is nice to have.

Grigri, do you agree? :)

Not as easy to use as a normal ATC, but once you get used to it, it is easy to belay with. I bought this as a secondary belay device to use while belaying my partner on lead rope climbs. I really only use it when working on longer more difficult routes. The Grigri 2 is probably not a necessary upgrade based on what I've seen and used from the first version. I would totally recommend… read more this for any climber.

Very safe and send inspiring

I was given the opportunity to test out the Grigri+ through our Backcountry employee perk system, so this was my first time using one! After getting some instruction at my local climbing gym about the nuances of holding the Grigri when paying out slack on lead and using the finger catch to lower off of, I realized I needed one of these bad boys myself. The movement economy saved… read more when lead belaying is really nice, especially when helping your partner project something. I also really liked the mechanical camming action with the assisted braking, especially when catching falls or holding your partner during post fall hang-doggin. Saves grip energy for when its your turn to send it! It definitely has a place in everyone's climbing rack, especially with the recent trend of climbing gyms requiring AB devices. I would have like a bigger thumb catch, say on the Grigri2. Also, the price point on the Grigri2 is much more appealing. I think I'd pick the 2 over the + for both of those factors. Cant go wrong either way though!

100 lb boy belays 165 lb man

My 13 year old son belays me with this device. Initially it is tricky getting used to the nuance of the anti panic design, but we've worked through that and now have achieved consistently smooth belays. It takes a bit of practice to get used to the feel, but it is worth it, especially when I'm on the short end knowing he won't drop me because of the red fox that just popped out… read more and ran between his feet. Yes, this happened. I still like my BD ATC for climbing with my friends, but this offers great peace of mind when climbing with my kids.

Great belay device

Works great, it does take some time to get used to but other than that it works like a charm.

Good stuff

I've used the plus a handful of times and it is definitely a killer piece of gear. I would recommend sticking with the 2 or even buying that over this in all honesty though. It gets the job done but I think the 2 manages to be more efficient as far as belay devices go.

GRIGRI+ Belay device product video

GRIGRI+ Belay device product video