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Petzl - GriGri + - Belay device tested
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by Mate helpful
Great product from Petzl
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Beginner Sport climbing Indoor climbing
The safest option for belaying, but quite heavy compared to a tubular belaying device.
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Price / performance Quick to open Easy to use Finish Versatile in its use -
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Sport climbing Indoor climbing Beginner
Have been using it for a year and a half now, still no heavy signs of usage. Do use it a few times a week.
I still like an ATC guide better for sport climbing.
too heavy for alpine use
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toproping to sportclimbing
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by Michael helpful
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Easy to use Finish -
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Sport climbing Indoor climbing Beginner
65% have found the reviews
by Gerke Funcke helpful
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Beginner Indoor climbing Sport climbing
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by Jan helpful
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Big wall All around Sport climbing Indoor climbing Beginner
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by Jonas helpful
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Indoor climbing Beginner Sport climbing
62% have found the reviews
by Kilian helpful
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Sport climbing
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by Thomas helpful
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Sport climbing Indoor climbing
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Indoor climbing Beginner
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by Stefan helpful
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Easy to use Quick to open Versatile in its use Price / performance Finish
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Easy to use
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Ultra-light
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by Jutta helpful
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Beginner Sport climbing
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by Clemens M. helpful
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Indoor climbing Beginner All around Sport climbing
The GriGri+ may look similar to the GriGri 2, but it's definitely a different beast. The innocuous dial on the side initiates a subtle but impressive shift in performance depending on whether you are belaying lead or top ropes. For advanced users this may not make a huge difference, but for a newer belayer this subtle change will make the learning curve a lot less steep.
Much more noticeable is the new safety lever - this clever bit of tech means there is no possibility of dropping the climber by accidentally pulling too hard; perfect for those learning how to use the device.
As usual from Petzl you can expect a reliable catch and a smooth lower, but the new design also makes rope feeding much smoother across the size ranges and allows for more 'fluid' rope movement. The reinforced steel plate along the right hand side offers increased durability and promises a longer term use.
With all this new technology comes a compromise - a noticeable increase in weight. Whilst not a massive increase, it is considerably more than the GriGri 2 and as such will be unlikely to find its way into the packs of climbers looking to cut down on weight.
For gym use and redpointing at sport crags, however, this device has definitely found it's niche.
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Beginner Sport climbing Indoor climbing
66% have found the reviews
by Frank J.E.T. helpful
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Finish Easy to use Lightweight Price / performance Quick to open Versatile in its use -
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Indoor climbing Sport climbing
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All around Sport climbing
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by Dieter helpful
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complicated handling Heavy -
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Indoor climbing
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by Johannes helpful
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Sport climbing Beginner Indoor climbing
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by Karl-Heinz helpful
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Indoor climbing Sport climbing
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by Michael helpful
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Indoor climbing All around Sport climbing
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by Philippe helpful
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Alpine climbing
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by Lars helpful
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by Marc helpful
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Sport climbing
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