GriGri 2 Review
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Headline: If you like the original GriGri, you're going to like the GriGri 2 (no brainer huh?) |
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Thanks for the review. If I may ask, what method were you using to pay slack for the leader? |
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Been using it for a couple weeks now. I believe Dave is using the "new" gri gri method. I know a lot of the ergonomics of the GG2 were built around this method. |
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I really like the new video they put out. It puts a lot of emphasis on correct usage. |
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Sam Stephens wrote:I really like the new video they put out. It puts a lot of emphasis on correct usage. petzl.com/us/outdoor/news/p…Is that the one with Sharma? I like it a lot as well. Video is well done and really hammers home the "new" technique which isn't that new I know but lots of people aren't using it. |
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I am indeed using the "new" method. Incidentally its the only method in the instructions on the GriGri 2. |
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I just posted a review on my blog about the GriGri2 that may help debunk some of the great GriGri myths. check it out |
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For me, I like the "new" belay technique best. It makes more sense to lock the brake end of the rope with your palm down rather than palm up, with your thumb facing away from you. |
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I use the new method, though I used the classic for years. As soon as I saw the new method I tried it out and loved it. Honestly, if most of the people using the classic method would honestly try to learn the new, I think they would like it. It works smoothly for all rope sizes, is easy to lower with, and is harder to drop your climber with. The GriGri2 is even easier to use the new method with. Not really worth the upgrade if you have a GriGri already, IMO. |
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Some of the climbing staff at Brooklyn Boulders climbing gym (including some routesetters) tested and reviewed the GriGri 2. Overall findings were pretty positive. Check out the full review here: BKB Staff Review: Petzl GriGri 2 |
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The only benefit with the new GriGri is its size and weight. Neither the lowering nor feeding rope are better than the old one, actually I think they are worse. You could use smaller diameter ropes with the old one without having to squeeze the thing to feed out rope, and it locks up just fine. So belaying with a smaller diameter rope is actually closer to regular belaying with an ATC, etc. Lowering was very awkward with a 10.2 rope, much more so than the old GriGri. I know this was specifically designed for smaller diameter ropes but come on, not every or most climbers climbs on a sub 10mm rope. |