What type of belay device do you use?

Post by **ScrmnPeeler** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:31 pm

When my partner is texting, i definitely prefer a grigri

Post by **stix** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:21 pm

i feel i can belay 100% effectively on anything from a munter to atc to gri gri to fader sum in any situation.

some have advantages over others in certain scenarios, diversity is the spice of life.

Post by **Myke Dronez** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:20 pm

I don't know what to think about people who send text messages and talk on cell phones at the crag- Is that a violation of the wilderness act? Something about it just ain't right-

Post by **ynot** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:35 pm

At the crag is one thing,While belaying is another.

Post by **Danny** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:23 pm

This thread motivated my to get back in practice with an ATC. I gave someone a lead belay at the gym last night with one and realized I really am out of practice so I plan on practicing lots.

Post by **endercore** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:06 am

i cant afford the grigri.

Post by **BMT** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:38 am

I started with an atc and just purchased a grigri and i have fallen in love with it, but that could be because my climbing partner likes to hang for five minutes at a time

Post by **Fartspray** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:27 am

Post by **Lateralus** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:19 am

how could anyone not trust that smile and thumbs up belay

Post by **maine** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:50 pm

I think the real question here should be "Is it safe to talk on the phone, text, pick flowers, eat your lunch etc . . . while belaying?"

The answer is NO! The type of belay device is irrelevant. Paying attention to your climber is the only way to give a proper, safe belay regardless of device.