The new Petzl GRIGRI is 20% lighter & 25% more compact than it's predecessor and now compatible with single ropes from 8.9-11mm (best performance is had with 9.4 - 10.3mm). This necessary device helps you belay the leader or second with a mechanical assist and more confidence as well as rappel smoothly*. Operation is simple: open like a pulley, insert the rope then shut and and attach to your harness belay loop with a locking carabiner.
Use both hands to pay out / take in rope - which feeds smoothly. You can even pull out rope for an advancing leader while maintaining grip on the Grigri and the "braking side" of the rope. Should the climber fall, rope tension will rotate the internal cam and apply the necessary friction for a quick stop - a great assist to belayer. To "lower" a climber or rappel - grip the free end of rope (as you would with any device), then slowly pull back the release handle to initiate the descent. Smooth!
Climb with new friends at the gym, family or partners of any ability or size and know that the Grigri 2 will help you give... and get ... a better belay. Instructions included.
wt: 6.5oz/185g. Made in France, delivered anywhere in the US.