Petzl Grigri

Still a Good Choice

It's a functional bit of kit and has earned it's popularity but sliding the rope over the side will never not feel awkward. I recommend exploring other options like the Pinch.

Great device for beginners.

The item came quickly and my 12 year old is able to use it safely. A solid item as you’d expect!

Just gets better with age…

Sadly in the title I am referring to the design of the grigri and not my climbing ability! Got my first grigri in 1994 and never looked back. Latest one has several useful tweaks over the old one including a redesign of the metalwork to prevent that occasional rope jamming thing that sometimes happened when it could get caught in the side of the cam. Highly recommended! I have three on the go just now for various tasks.