gri gri

i'm considering adding a gri gri to my collection of gear. My question is, do they come in two sizes, ( 7/16 , 1/2 \" capacity)? I've seen them on different sites listed as both, but not offered separately. i use 1/2 \" rope so i don't want to spend the money without knowing for sure. any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Only one size on that GriGri: 10-11mm line.
Note that a good 1/2 inch line runs about 13mm, (too big for the GriGri).
Click this link for the specs: http://en.petzl.com/petzl/ProProduits?Produit=441

I myself prefer a nice fat arborist’s line thru a Petzl “I'D” but most climbers here seem to prefer mountaineering line through a GriGri.

Will you be using it primarily for DRT or single line?
-Ej-

I use my GriGri on 1/2\" Safety Blue and like how it works. Since I rarely use my GRiGRi now and if you want to try it before you buy it I can send it to you on consignment for $80. If you also want an original DanHouse gray rope sleeve I can sweeten the deal at $10 each. email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

See you at the top.

If you are new to the sport (climbing trees or rocks) I suggest postponing buying the Gri-gri. When I got mine I was very enthused about it but as you change your climbing stile it has been left in my back pocket in most of the climbs. When you \"graduate\" to SRT later on them the Gri-gri can be a nice tool to have in big long descends or while using the RADS system. There are two sizes of the Gri-gri that I have seen at REI. I have used mine in all my ropes from Sportline to fat Arborplex to KMIII ( it did not work well on this rope because it is too stiff to bend). I assume that the manufacturer recommend you to stay within the specified diameter based on their factory testing and years of experience but any rope could work \"in general\" with adult supervision (you).

Some ropes will go thru it easily, while others will not even fit in the unit so you do not use it with those. With the skinny ropes it runs a little bit too fast and you have to be careful because the Gri-gri does not lock up all the times and you can get a surprise drop. (speaking from experience here).

Warning:
The opinions expressed above are only my personal views and should not be considered as \"approved Training\". You should get Professional advise or training from a Certified person before attenting to use any new climbing gear. Serious Injury or worse can occur!

If the GriGri works well on Safety Blue (a beefy 12 strand line which I am rather fond of myself) then the GriGri may be a good choice.

There are some mighty cool YoYo and RAD systems you can construct with it too. Also, no gadget bag should be without at least one Dan House Rope Sleeve.
IMHO-The dang thing is ingenious.