Petzl Grigri Belay Device

Petzl's Grigri Belay Device can improve safety in climbing the way a seat-belt does in a car because it jams when tension comes on the rope. Perfect for new belayers the Grigri is a belaying device for the leader or second on ropes 10 to 11 mm in diameter. This popular belay device is perfect for top-roping, gym-climbing and sport-climbing. As a climber moves upward the slow rope movement runs freely but when a fall occurs the shock load initiates the braking cam and stops the fall. For lowering a climber you operate the handle so as to unjam the rope and control the climbers descent with your free hand. We know of at least one incident at local crags where the Grigri prevented an accident because of it's autolock feature. We won't go sport climbing without one. It might be a little expensive compared to an ATC, but the security it gives is worth every penny.

Key Features
Sports Type		Climbing and Mountaineering
Brand		Petzl
Team and Sport		World Soccer
World Soccer Teams		France
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Product ID		31044608