Time to retire?

Post by **Wes** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:39 pm

So, after ten years and several thousand pitches climbed, jugged, hauled, etc my gri-gri now has a hole worn in it. Teh wife feels pretty strongly that it needs to be retired, yet I am having a hard time letting go. It is still a smallish hole and while it is still smooth, I could see it shredding the sheath of a rope pretty easy. Esp. with a bit more use.

So, anyone out there using one with a hole in it? Or anyone selling a gri-gri cheap? Maybe pro deal hookup?

Post by **ReachHigh** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:44 pm

Wow, that's a lot of wear, you should send it back to petzel or to black diamond for testing.

Post by **Andrew** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:45 pm

I was sad at first, I thought you were retiring from climbing. Good to hear its just a Gri Gri.

Post by **Jay** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:46 pm

This I've gotta see!

Pics?

Post by **Saxman** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:05 pm

I bet Petzl would send you a new one.

Post by **schwagpad** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:09 pm

I think Petzl specifies that you retire your gri once the holes are at least 5 mm in diameter. Sounds like you're fine, brah.

Post by **Cleveland** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:16 pm

Jay wrote:This I've gotta see!

Pics?

I second that, let's see it. If you want a new one Kirker might have one for sale.

Post by **SCIN** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:21 pm

Wes, she is correct. You are worn out, full of holes, and tired. It's time for retirement.

Post by **captain static** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:41 pm

At first I read that dyslexically to say his gri-gri had a wormhole in it.

Post by **Don McGlone** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:07 pm

I've got one you can have. Guaranteed never used.