What type of belay device do you use?

Post by **powell.se** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:08 pm

Yesterday I watched a guy send a text message and provide a GriGri belay for his leader at the same time. What type of belay device do you use and why do you like it?

Post by **krampus** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:10 pm

I like the grigri cus it fits my wireless lifestyle

Post by **Saxman** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:14 pm

I use the Gri Gri since it allows one's experienced friends to show one things while one is belaying.

Post by **flint** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:18 pm

ummm... reverso

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Post by **Josephine** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:29 pm

gri gri - easier to hold my partners when they hang.

Post by **bcombs** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:42 pm

Stitch Plate

Post by **DriskellHR** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:44 pm

It depends. Are they hangdoging on TR or are they on lead.

9 times out of 10 I will grab the ATC it keeps my belay skills frosty and provides a smoother belay on lead. If they are "hanging out" I like to use a Gri Gri, but its rare...... I did learn how to belay on a stitch plate so ATC usually wins, just used to it more.

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:44 pm

Post by **anticlmber** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:45 pm

my puckered ass usually clinches down fine.

Post by **bcombs** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:48 pm

DriskellHR wrote:... I will grab the ATC it keeps my belay skills frosty and provides a smoother belay on lead.

I'm curious why your ATC provides a better belay on lead? When a grigri is used just like an ATC, leading is exactly the same. What issues have you had when using a grigri?