Grigri Belay Device
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Grigri Belay Device offers reliable assisted braking for gym and sport climbing
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve been using the Grigri for years and it’s still my top pick for sport climbing. The assisted braking gives me confidence when belaying heavier partners, and the smooth feed makes it great for lead climbing. I also like that it’s compact enough to toss in my pack and forget about until I need it. There’s a reason this is the most trusted belay device in gyms and crags around the world."
Whether we’re clipping bolts at the crag or teaching new climbers in the gym, the Petzl Grigri Belay Device is the go-to tool we trust with our climbing partners’ safety. Built with an assisted braking mechanism, the Grigri provides added control in the event of a fall, catching the rope smoothly and securely. Its compact design and intuitive handling have made it a mainstay on our harness loop.
This latest version is optimized for a wider range of ropes—from 8.5 to 11mm—and features a stainless steel cam and friction plate for long-lasting durability. The ergonomic brake handle gives us precise control when lowering a partner, even on overhanging routes or when rappelling. For seasoned climbers and dedicated belayers, the Grigri remains the standard.
Details
- Assisted braking belay device ideal for gym and sport climbing
- Works with dynamic ropes from 8.5 to 11mm
- Durable steel cam and friction plates resist wear over time
- Ergonomic handle offers smooth, controlled lowering
- Cam-assisted design adds a safety layer during falls
- Compact and durable for travel, teaching, or daily crag use
- Best suited for experienced belayers and advanced users
- Updated rope compatibility accommodates modern diameters
- Item #PTZ008V
- Material
- [side plates] aluminum, [cam and friction plate] stainless steel, [handle] reinforced nylon
- Type
- cam-assisted blocking
- Rope Diameter
- 8.5 - 11mm
- Claimed Weight
- 6.2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years
- Activity
- climbing
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Overall Rating
5 based on 10 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 13, 2025
This Grigri is all you'll needneed
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I'm not a great climber by any means. And being weak means I'm prone to falls. So when I hand my grigri off to my belay partner I know it'll literally have my back. It's so good, I bought another just to leave in my car as a backup (you can see both in my photo!) I've used this exact grigri for years with zero issues. I mean none. If there's a problem, it's user-related. It's perfectly designed climbing tool that everyone should have—gym or real rock.
January 6, 2025
Essential Lead Climbing Accessory
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- standard
The Petzl Grigri Belay Device is top quality as would be expected. My climbing partner trusts me and his life to this piece or climbing gear. One of my bud let me check out the newer version of this and would recommend buying up for a few buck more.
October 15, 2024
Reliable and versatile
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Very reliable device. I use from top-ropping beginners, lead climbers, to rappelling while bolting sport routes.
November 12, 2022
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
October 26, 2022
GriGri Love
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Yes I love the Grigri. It's so versatile, simple and sturdy.
June 21, 2021
I?ve used it every week since purchased
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Simple and straight forward. I work at a rock climbing gym and have belayed people of all weights, even ones almost 100 pounds heavier and I?ve had no issues at all! I don?t get careless with it like I?ve seen people do, and I don?t recommend it, but the added safety feature is definitely a plus!! I highly recommend!
December 14, 2020
This is # 2
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
This is replacing my original Petzl Grigri. This latest and greatest version is fantastic! Very smooth and allows you to feed rope quickly on lead climbing. I love it!
November 21, 2020
The best
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
It's simple to use and extremely reliable and safe. Rappelling and belaying just got easier. Just make sure you know how to use this as it does not have the safety backup the + version has, so you don't want to pull the handle back all the way!
October 27, 2020
Its nice
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- One size
- Weight:
- 170
I love this thing I've always been a rescue 8 and prusik guy but the grigri is the best thing since sliced bread !
September 16, 2020
The New Standard
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
The first time I used a grigri was at my climbing gym as they have recently required everyone to use them instead of your regular tube-style belay device. It is a great little piece of gear to have and things flow smoother. I especially like it when I am teaching people how to belay as it adds that extra layer of protection on top of the standard safety precautions that need to be taken when belaying.
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