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Petzl Grigri Belay Device
What happens if you use this with a smaller rope?
What happens if you use this with a smaller rope?
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By Mike Merrill
Ranked #125 - Belay and Rappel Devices
December 28, 2009
Belays are incredibly fast with a small rope. I've used it on my Mammut Infinity, which is a 9.5, but I have the belayer wear gloves. The first time I used this with a 9.5 rope my belayer's hand got burnt.
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The GriGri will be pretty safe to use with any size rope down to 8.5mm. It is not recommended to use with anything really below 9.5mm, but it will still perform well with some smaller ropes.
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