Is the Petzl GRIGRI the right tool for rappelling? 🤔 Most climbers know it as a reliable belay device, but when it comes to selecting a rappel device, the GRIGRI might not be the safest or most efficient option — especially if you’re not regularly belaying someone. In this REEL, I show how the GRIGRI works, where its limitations are during rappel, and why I personally prefer alternatives like the Skylotec Spark or the Mad Rock Safeguard for this specific task. This topic is way too deep for jus
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Grigri rappel, 1 of 4 (READ CAPTION) ⤵️ . Method 1 (of 4): Fix the the rope to the anchor Using both a Grigri and a standard belay device offer advantages in many climbing situations. When it's time to rappel, the Grigri person needs to descend on a single strand of rope. Let’s look at 4 ways to do this. (This is not an exhaustive list, and there are variations to each technique.) . ✅ With twin chains, tie a bight knot (here a butterfly) and clip it to one bolt. ✅ This is fast, easy to untie aft
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