Edelrid Pinch vs Petzl Grigri

Reddit head-to-head

11 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 3 lean toward Edelrid Pinch, 5 toward Petzl Grigri, and 3 don't pick a side.

Edelrid Pinch · 3 Neutral · 3 Petzl Grigri · 5

Why Redditors pick the Edelrid Pinch

The pinch is also certified to EN 12841 ( the industrial descender standard)

hawkinthewillow in r/ropeaccess

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the direct attachment to the harness is a game changer

Spudarooni in r/ClimbingGear

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Why Redditors pick the Petzl Grigri

The closest to perfect belay device is the grigri

Leading-Attention612 in r/climbing

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Petzl Grigri or Edelrid Pinch are better at locking off the rope

Leading-Attention612 in r/climbing

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for all-around versatility, safety, and quality control they're the standard for a reason

saltytarheel in r/climbing

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Feature comparison

Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.

Edelrid Pinch

86 Reddit mentions

$99.95

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Petzl Grigri

158 Reddit mentions

$101.00

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ease of use

versatility

braking performance

safety

rope handling

lowering control

design

ergonomics

guide mode

soft catch

Feature	Edelrid Pinch	Petzl Grigri
Price	$99.95 Buy on Amazon We may earn a small commission.	$101.00 Buy on Amazon We may earn a small commission.
ease of use
versatility
braking performance
safety
rope handling
lowering control
design
ergonomics
guide mode
soft catch

Products

Edelrid

Pinch

$99.95

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Petzl

Grigri

$101.00

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better according to Reddit: Edelrid Pinch or Petzl Grigri?

11 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 3 lean toward Edelrid Pinch, 5 toward Petzl Grigri, and 3 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Petzl Grigri.

How do Edelrid Pinch and Petzl Grigri compare in overall Reddit sentiment?

Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Edelrid Pinch has 87% positive sentiment over 86 Reddit mentions, while Petzl Grigri has 68% positive sentiment over 158 mentions.

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