About Petzl Grigri 
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The Petzl GRIGRI's isa belay device that's clever self-braking function helps the belayer catch and hold a climber, making it great for working routes. Not just a belay device howeverm, the Grigri will work equally well for lead climbing and for top roping. Designed to have an easy to use, ergonomic design, the device is creates a smooth, and controllable lower-off. If you're at the top of the route, the Grigri can also be used for abseiling on single ropes - perfect for setting and cleaning routes.
FEATURES
- Self-braking system:
- if the rope suddenly comes under tension (e.g. in a fall), the cam pivots to pinch the rope, thus helping the belayer stop the climber's fall
- Usage is similar to that of conventional belay devices:
- paying out rope is done using both hands
- arresting a fall is done by holding the free end of the rope
- for lowering and rappelling, the rate of descent is controlled by the hand holding the free end of the rope (the rope is released with the handle).
- For use with single ropes between 10 and 11 mm in diameter
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