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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:31 pm
by ScrmnPeeler
When my partner is texting, i definitely prefer a grigri
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:21 pm
by stix
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:20 pm
by Myke Dronez
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-
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:35 pm
by ynot
At the crag is one thing,While belaying is another.
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:23 pm
by Danny
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:06 am
by endercore
i cant afford the grigri.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:38 am
by BMT
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
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:27 am
by Fartspray
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:19 am
by Lateralus
how could anyone not trust that smile and thumbs up belay
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:50 pm
by maine
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.