Birdie

Beal

Birdie

15 positive 0 neutral 5 negative

Based on 20 Reddit mentions

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Gri Gri +?

I would recommend getting a low use used standard then. Don't be afraid to get them at a discount or lightly used. They are solid devices that are easily inspectable. If you're not comfortable with that, buy new. Now it is it my opinion that the alternate assisted brake devices (Beal Birdie, ect) ar

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ollieollieoxendale in r/ClimbingGear

November 20, 2025 4:14 PM

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Daily Discussion Thread: spray/memes/chat/whatever allowed

I like arguing on the internet and I like belay devices. You see tons of people saying shit like they won't let people belay them with other belay devices like the Smart or Pilot or Jul or whatever Based. Indoors I am a pilot user predominantly and as a result I am MUCH more skeptical of a prospecti

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sheepborg in r/climbing

March 18, 2025 3:12 PM

3

First Belaying Device

I love my Beal birdie!

Hmcn520 in r/ClimbingGear

June 1, 2025 6:30 PM

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Is the Trango Vergo a good pick?

Just seems like they were designed to change the game, and to try to become the new standard, since the community has been stuck on the grigri for going on three decades. Problem with that is the game doesn't need to be changed, anything the grigri needed petzl came along and changed in the next ite

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murderoustoast in r/ClimbingGear

November 4, 2025 4:01 AM

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Does grigri ever go on sale?

Mec occasionally throws a sale on and drops to 109, the beal birdie i think is cheaper and does same thing as the gri gri. Or keep an eye out on market place for a gri gri, tons of people off loading gear. Also make that venture outdoors, who knows you may find a gri gri on the ground, i found a bra

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Normal-Wallaby-1915 in r/climbergirls

March 23, 2025 5:47 PM

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How to use the Edelrid Pinch as a lefty

From using the Lifeguard and the Beal thing, I think not leaving any slack inbetween the brake hand and the device makes it easier. Edit: Beal Birdie

SkilllessBeast in r/ClimbingGear

April 8, 2025 8:10 PM

1

Which belay device should I go for?

Beal Birdie is my favorite

synrockholds in r/ClimbingGear

May 30, 2025 3:27 PM

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