Petzl Grigri Belay Device

User Reviews

• The cam tension is greater than previous models, allowing for greater control.
• Able to feed rope to a lead easier and more efficiently.
• Don’t have to press down on the cam with your fingers as often, allowing for easier use.
• Smooth and easy to get a wide range of different-width ropes through quickly.
• Able to pull the rope with less effort required.
• Controlled and safe when lowering due to adjustments and the safety lock.
• Great for single-pitch sport climbing due to safety features and ease of use.
• Provides extra safety when falling due to the catch.
• Lightweight and efficiently-sized.
• Almost no reports of slippage, even with ropes of less than 9.5mm.

Expert Reviews

• A top belay device in this space.
• One of the most reliable options due to reputation and performance ability.
• Little grip on the brake hand is needed to assist with tension to lock the cam, allowing for ease of use for any level.
• Once the rope is locked, no grip strength is required for the rope to stay in the locked position.
• The rope runs very easily and runs smoothly.
• Re-formulated to accommodate ultra-skinny ropes.
• The clipping eye has been made slightly bigger to work with bigger lockers.

User Reviews

• Didn’t make the face plate out of stainless steel like other models.
• Giving slack is easy, but requires some practice to learn.
• Tendency to lock up when feeding slack if the user is not doing it slowly and calmly.
• The color is not accurate on the site vs. in person.

Expert Reviews

• Must keep a hand on the brake end of the rope during lowering to ensure safety.
• Takes some practice to get used to a smooth lowering, and ensuring it doesn’t get too far open and prevents sudden catching.
• Not the most efficient method of feeding the rope when compared to other models, due to the brake cam having to lock open.