a GriGri is a tried and true option that is beloved by all
Spudarooni in r/ClimbingGear
Source6 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 2 lean toward Petzl Grigri, 3 toward Edelrid Giga Jul, and 1 don't pick a side.
a GriGri is a tried and true option that is beloved by all
Spudarooni in r/ClimbingGear
SourceGrigri is a gold standard though
Kennys-Chicken in r/ClimbingGear
SourceThe mega and giga jul both support rappelling double strand, something you will eventually have to do outside
ArmstrongHikes in r/ClimbingGear
Sourcea perfect all-round device might be closest to the Edelrid GigaJul with the correct rope/carabiner combination
Spudarooni in r/ClimbingGear
SourceEven better, consider getting an ABD like a Edelrid Giga Jul
Waldinian in r/tradclimbing
SourceGreen marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
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| Feature | Petzl Grigri | Edelrid Giga Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| versatility | | |
| braking performance | | |
| ease of use | | |
| safety | | |
| rope handling | | |
| lowering control | | |
| design | | |
| guide mode | | |
| ergonomics | | No mentions |
| cold weather performance | | No mentions |
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6 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 2 lean toward Petzl Grigri, 3 toward Edelrid Giga Jul, and 1 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Edelrid Giga Jul.
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Petzl Grigri has 69% positive sentiment over 154 Reddit mentions, while Edelrid Giga Jul has 94% positive sentiment over 31 mentions.