#1
Mammut
Smart
$34.95
positive
neutral
negative
Petzl
Grigri 2
4 positive 0 neutral 2 negative
Based on 6 Reddit mentions
$220.72
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Grigri purchase
First gen grigri. Still works great. Sure it is rated for slightly thicker ropes but plenty of people use them on ropes in the >9mm range. Don't belay like a mouthbreather, same with any of the newer devices. There are 4 other grigri models: 2nd gen / grigri 2 (2011) grigri+ (2017) 3rd gen / grigri
...ScurvyDave123 in r/climbergirls
April 29, 2026 1:38 AM
2
Looking for a carabiner for Mega Jul 2 and GriGri, can I have some help? Also, I have a couple inquiries about belay devices.
I use the screwgate ceros with a grigri 2 and I love it. Keeps the carabiner from cross loading which is especially useful when route setting. Regular carabiners will always flip and cross load when I'm setting. The only other one I'd recommend is the petzl freino due to the added function it offers
...nostalgia_4_infiniti in r/ClimbingGear
February 10, 2026 11:52 PM
1
What belay device should I get?
PETZL gri gris can be confusing because there are many models, e.g., grigri2+, grigri+, etc. however, thy are considered the gold standard - you’ll see them in most climbing gyms (of course others have their individual preferences, but if you don’t have one, just go with the flow). Most of the diffe
...deAdupchowder350 in r/ClimbingGear
February 16, 2026 4:39 AM
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