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is a grigri a a better choice for sport climbing than atc xp?...
By jonnyshreder
Ranked #487 - Big Wall Climbing
June 21, 2008
is a grigri a a better choice for sport climbing than atc xp? i know its auto locking but is it really worth extra bucks for sport? already own an xp wondering if i should upgrade to grigri thanks
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By Eric McCammond
Ranked #12 - Big Wall Climbing
August 8, 2009
I'd still disagree with jbaysurfer...I wouldn't trust a grigri in the hands of a new belayer any more than an ATC. Many believe the grigri promotes complacency in new, as well as experienced belayers.
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By jbaysurfer872480
Ranked #392 - Big Wall Climbing
June 1, 2009
Hey Eric, maybe it's popular for top roping without a backup belayer? It's not such a mystery afterall! I know when I have a new belayer I appreciate the autolocking function! That said, if you're alpine/ice climbing or glacier walking, the thinner rope you're probably using is very manageable with this device! So this device and the grigri have different applications, choose the appropriate device for your purposes!
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By Jake McRae
Ranked #6 - Big Wall Climbing
April 9, 2009
I would recommend the XP
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By Adam Buchanan
April 1, 2009
I agree. the grigri can be good for being the belay whore for newbies but for sport its not ultra fun messing with. this locker on the xp is perfect for a good solid lock down and is way easy to use.
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By Eric McCammond
Ranked #12 - Big Wall Climbing
March 7, 2009
stick with the XP. feeding rope through the gri-gri to your leader is a hassle, and m,y XP has done everything i've ever needed it to while sport climbing.(Eric) I agree that the grigri is a waste of money for sport climbing. I actually find it a nuissance for most applications...but its popularity implies a usefulness somewhere.
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