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Re: [dynosore] Grigri causes gear to rip?:
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notapplicable
May 29, 2008, 12:05 PM
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dynosore wrote: In yet another ATC v. Grigri thread, folks are once again claiming grigris are bad for trad belaying because they are less dynamic and can cause gear to rip. Whether an ATC always gives a more dynamic belay or not is only half the equation. With the ATC you have the option of safely letting the rope run and providing a "soft catch" even while anchored to the wall. Again, its about versatility. dynosore wrote: I've never heard of this, but we've ALL heard of belayers futzing up and dropping people with an ATC Sure we have all heard of climbers being dropped with an ATC but we have damn sure also heard of climbers getting dropped with a GriGri. I would bet a GriGri gets threaded backwards a hell of alot more often than a rock knocks the belayer unconscious, causing the leader to fall. edit - spelling
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