Epinions Recent Reviews for Petzl Grigri

Petzl Grigri: Belaying for Dummies

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 17:29:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bmills313 - I climb exclusively in the gym right now, but I plan on getting outside and doing some top-rope routes once I get some strength up and better technique. With that said, use the information above to inform you that I am new to the sport; I'm not some...

Petzl Grigri: At least it's probably saved some lives.

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:50:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BigBarryB - Ok, think about your seatbelt in your car for a second. Basically the GriGri is based on the same concept. When there's a sudden jerk of the rope the GriGri "locks up." And like a seatbelt the GriGri has probably caused alot of accidents from...

Petzl Grigri: Petzl GriGri - the Rolls Royce of Belay Devices.

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 08:23:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author daily-llama - The Petzl Grigri is the Rolls Royce of belay devices. It's large, heavy, expensive, and not much use for day to day situations. I don't normally write the twelfth review of a product, but there seem to be a lot of confused people out there. So I thought I...

Petzl Grigri: Excellent investment for avid climbers.

Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:39:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author misterduck - I have to admit right off the bat that I love Petzl products. Their quality and contruction, as well as the logic that goes behind their ideology is generally exceptional and as a rule of thumb, almost everything they make is generally at least of...

Petzl Grigri: Are you lazy? The Grigri may be for you!

Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:29:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author limeybrit9 - While I personally still stick to my ATC 99% of the time, when you're belaying topropers, or in some cases aiders, it's a wonderful tool that can let you relax a little and not have to focus so hard on what your climber is up to. As a self-locking belay...

Petzl Grigri: Limited utility and price make this a dog

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 12:40:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author plilikoi - I've owned a GriGri for maybe five years and mine doesn't get much use. The GriGri is great in only two situations. The first is in climbing gyms. Anything gyms can do to reduce their exposure to personal injury liability lawsuits is worth the cost...

Petzl Grigri: Trad Beware

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 18:16:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tiggert12140 - Ever try to hit that quick clip you need while on a climb. you know where you are layed out flat on the rock and reaching with every thing you got...ever have your belay device lock-up and having too waite for it too release again. I know i have and i...

Petzl Grigri: Petzl's dummy belay

Tue, 6 Feb 2001 01:55:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hd7crash - Petzl has created many devises for climbing which makes the technical part of climbing easier, more fun and safer. Even though the GriGri is not a new invention it is still a very useful item. On long top rope routes, this devise is very useful and helps...

Petzl Grigri: lifesaver

Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:56:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mountainangel - a GRI GRI saves lives.

beginners as well as experts lose their attention. Even more so on those long trad leads or beautiful days. The Gri works great from the ground or as when you belay your second from above.

By the time someone is taking a...

Petzl Grigri: Pros and Cons

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:53:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author juicerauzon - I purchased the Petzl Grigri because people I trusted told me it was the perfect belay device. It is brilliantly designed and constructed. From a lead climbers point of view, however, I would like to point out the difficulty with which it feeds rope...

Petzl Grigri: Must Use Properly, For Safety!

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:24:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author climb - Both the good and bad comments that you hear about the safety of the Grigri are true. If used properly, it is a phenomenal and safe device. If used improperly, it can cause a belayer to make a serious mistake. Personally, I employ the Grigri for three...

Petzl Grigri: Useful but not foolproof

Sat, 11 Dec 1999 02:19:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author markfelber - The Petzl Grigri is designed to be a self actuating belay device. If the correct size rope is fed through the device slowly, as while a belayed climber is moving up the rock, the device allows the rope to move unhindered. If the rope moves too quickly,...

Petzl Grigri: Great for solo climbing.

Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:54:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rick_Schwartz - I purchased a Grigri about 3 years ago after me and some of my friends built a 2.5 story climbing wall in an old barn. I initially bought it to belay people but had an idea to use it as an ascender/descender, it worked great! While your climbing (top...

Petzl Grigri: False Sense of Security

Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:37:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Jacobe - The Grigri was initially designed to provide climbers with an "auto-lock" safety feature to catch the climber in case the belayer fell asleep or was daydreaming. In this capacity the tool is extremely effective, especially for inexperienced...

Petzl Grigri: Bigwall bob

Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:00:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mattniswonger - The Petzl Gri-Gri (P.G.)is the best belay device on the market and even beginners should shell out the extra cash and leave the ATC's at home.

The PG is an auto locking belay device that sells for about 50 big ones. This device is so safe it...