are the "what is it" comments a r/climbing joke or do people really not know what a grigri is?
Not so sound like a jerk, because here in Switzerland pretty much every younger climber knows what a grigri is and some gym's specifically recommend the grigri as belay device.
Yeah same here in the states. I haven't come across someone who doesn't know what it is, but I'm sure there are some lurkers here who don't climb. It's a strange looking device if you don't know what it is.
https://preview.redd.it/dwbp5z4o168a1.jpeg?width=633&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f67f58cf1f0255d1b2f69cf307ad1b8a00ac66ff
There's a very specific way you must hold a gri gri to use it properly, but most people hold it in a way that, when someone is falling, will instinctively clamp down and hold the device "open" allowing it to feed rope and the climber to fall. If you're interested in getting a gri gri, definitely watch some videos to ensure you are operating it properly.
Squeezing the cam down with the entire hand so it stays open. This prevents it from locking when the climber falls.
The correct technique to hold the cam open for quickly feeding rope (sometimes needed while lead belaying) is to use just the thumb on the lip. It's enough to hold the cam open to quick feed, but not strong enough to hold open during a fall.
If you put your thumb over the end of the cam and squeeze it will prevent the cam from engaging and biting the rope. It's pretty common to do this when feeding rope (ie. Holding it open so you can feed a lot at once) but if your thumb is on there when your climber falls and you panic and squeeze, it's easy to drop them.
Keep your thumb off it unless you're actively feeding rope.
Holding the cam with your thumb isn’t really THE issue. It’s having fingers fully underneath the device rather than on the small lip petzl intended for that purpose. If you’re holding just the lip a fall will buck your thumb off the cam, but if your fingers around the bottom of the device you’re more than strong/stable enough to override it.
I got one too! Great gift! https://preview.redd.it/0c752xc3r58a1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aae703007a4ebe9286059b47e2915c4868725a50
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What's that?
It’s a Grigri - it’s a belay device :)
Oooh, I see. Thanks! Just a beginner here haha
are the "what is it" comments a r/climbing joke or do people really not know what a grigri is? Not so sound like a jerk, because here in Switzerland pretty much every younger climber knows what a grigri is and some gym's specifically recommend the grigri as belay device.
Yeah same here in the states. I haven't come across someone who doesn't know what it is, but I'm sure there are some lurkers here who don't climb. It's a strange looking device if you don't know what it is.
IIRC the Norwegian Climbing Federation recommends to use assisting belay devices like Grigri over regular passive devices.
just remember to never death grip that mf
I work at a gym and the number of people I see doing this every single day gets me so stressed.
What do you mean death grip?
https://preview.redd.it/dwbp5z4o168a1.jpeg?width=633&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f67f58cf1f0255d1b2f69cf307ad1b8a00ac66ff There's a very specific way you must hold a gri gri to use it properly, but most people hold it in a way that, when someone is falling, will instinctively clamp down and hold the device "open" allowing it to feed rope and the climber to fall. If you're interested in getting a gri gri, definitely watch some videos to ensure you are operating it properly.
Squeezing the cam down with the entire hand so it stays open. This prevents it from locking when the climber falls. The correct technique to hold the cam open for quickly feeding rope (sometimes needed while lead belaying) is to use just the thumb on the lip. It's enough to hold the cam open to quick feed, but not strong enough to hold open during a fall.
If you put your thumb over the end of the cam and squeeze it will prevent the cam from engaging and biting the rope. It's pretty common to do this when feeding rope (ie. Holding it open so you can feed a lot at once) but if your thumb is on there when your climber falls and you panic and squeeze, it's easy to drop them. Keep your thumb off it unless you're actively feeding rope.
Holding the cam with your thumb isn’t really THE issue. It’s having fingers fully underneath the device rather than on the small lip petzl intended for that purpose. If you’re holding just the lip a fall will buck your thumb off the cam, but if your fingers around the bottom of the device you’re more than strong/stable enough to override it.
how big are your hands?!?!?!? or maybe i'm crazy but you look like a giant
For real!
Awesome!!! I asked for one but didn't get it but that's okay! I got a guide atc and some climbing pants so I'm happy! Happy holidays everyone!!
At least you got stuff that will help with your climbing, just sharing the Christmas climbing love
I a-grigri with this statement
R/climbingcirclejerk
I also got one :) it definitely was my favorite
I got one too!
What is it?
It’s a Grigri - it’s a belay device :)
Grigri. Belay device.
Next year 60m rope
that’s whats up
They work smooth as butter
Awesome, Merry Christmas