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scotia
Feb 12, 2002, 1:58 AM
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I was just curious, what kind of belay device
do you use?
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clymber
Feb 12, 2002, 2:08 AM
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For me the ATC is the best. Ive tried other belay devices like the gri gri or trango jaws and didnt fell even a bit comfortable with it , and if I am not comfortable to climbers gets the belay from hell
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pianomahnn
Feb 12, 2002, 2:14 AM
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*sigh*
Do a search in the forums. This has been done many, many, many, many time.
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daggerx
Feb 12, 2002, 2:22 AM
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ATC all the way, I feel like using other kinds of belay devices are cheating.
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uhighfreak
Feb 12, 2002, 2:31 AM
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ATC. It is easy to use, reliable, and cheap
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crackaddict
Feb 12, 2002, 3:03 AM
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I have the Petzl Reverso. Runs pretty smooth. I like it.
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rockhippie
Feb 12, 2002, 3:18 AM
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ATC or a figure 8 both are simple and reliable....
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miagi
Feb 12, 2002, 3:30 AM
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I had an ATC but my 11 mm rope fit really snug in it. It was pretty hard to move but my thinner ropes worked fine. It was some odd name of ATC that came from rockempire. I dont use it anymore. I just use my figure eight. Munter hitch works as well if i misplace my 8.
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addiroids
Feb 12, 2002, 3:47 AM
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I don't know how to belay, so I use a Gri-Gri. No, I use an ATC or hip belay if belaying the second up something easy and I am pretty sure they won't fall. It never twists the rope at all and takes 0.25 seconds to put them "On Belay".
TRADitionally yours,
Addiroids
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aulwes
Feb 12, 2002, 4:58 AM
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ATC, it's great and does the job for me.
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iclimbtoo
Feb 12, 2002, 5:48 AM
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Black Diamond's ATC, as I think does the rest of the population. I do use a Petzl Gri Gri though when I do self-belay, but I prefer to be belayed rather than do it myself!
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kaptk
Feb 12, 2002, 7:36 AM
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An ATC or Gri-Gri.
-Karl
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zlipper
Feb 12, 2002, 2:27 PM
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doesnt anyone ever use jaws anymore? thats what i use and have used for quite some time
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big_daddy
Feb 12, 2002, 3:46 PM
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Since my kid’s (10 and 12) belay I find the Gri-Gri the best for us.
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rck_climber
Feb 12, 2002, 4:12 PM
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I prefer to belay with ATCs and rappel on Figure 8's.
Mick
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greatgarbanzo
Feb 12, 2002, 4:46 PM
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For belaying the leader: ATC.
For belaying the second: Gri-gri. (straigh from the anchors...)
Extra weight but extra confort and perfect for taking those pictures of your pall taking out the pro...
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wigglestick
Feb 12, 2002, 4:52 PM
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For belaying the leader: ATC.
For belaying the second: Gri-gri. (straigh from the anchors...)
Extra weight but extra confort and perfect for taking those pictures of your pall taking out the pro...
At the risk of being redundant, which this entire topic already is, I would have to recommend the reverso.
You can belay the leader with it and belay the second directly from the anchor like a grigri only no extra weight and you can save 70 bucks or so. Although you can't beat the grigri for belaying those 3+ hour aid pitches.
[ This Message was edited by: wigglestick on 2002-02-12 08:53 ]
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rockandbold
Feb 12, 2002, 6:49 PM
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8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 . Get it?
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leadingedge
Feb 13, 2002, 1:07 PM
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I use a Petzl Reverso, they are easy to use and useful when climbing outdoors. I also have an ATC on me when I climb, for safety reasons.
I would get a gri gri cause they are great fun to use but they cost too much.
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stickit
Feb 15, 2002, 3:58 PM
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It kinda depends on the situation. Usually I use the good ole "ATC" for most climbing outside (TR and sport, I'm not out leading Trad just yet). And GriGri's for indoor gyms. I just learned about the dynamic qualities of using a fig 8 in rappel mode for belaying a leader with dicey pro. I don't know if I'll be trying this out right away but the theory is sound. Maybe some ice climbers can sort me out on that issue.
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