Is the Grigri any better than other auto locking devices?
Is the Grigri any better than other auto locking devices?
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I think that simpler systems like Mammut Smart are even safer because a lot of people misuse GriGri and block it open when they are belaying!
If you know what you are doing, they're all equal I think!
I'm a big fan of Mammut Smart as well, super simple, reliable and logical to use.
It certainly has better marketing. Petzl have made it synonymous with "auto-locking belay."
No idea, but I've used a bog standard ATC for my whole climbing life (well, not true, cause started with a stitch plate...), and I'm not in the slightest interested in these fancy shmancy auto locking things :D
If you ask me you just can't beat a super-8.
just joking.
I use Grigri everywhere so for me it is
No, just better marketing.
The GriGri is a perfect belay device IF you know what you are doing. Lots of climbers that do not face potential risks get "lazy" with the GriGri and thats where the problems start.
I always thought that before, but after having tried the Click Up recently it felt so much more intuitive...especially after using an ATC so often...getting excited for spring climbing
