Grigri+

Seems like Petzl got tired of ppl using the old GriGri+ for lead rope solo lol

Shouldn't make much of a difference as long as you keep pulling after the anti-panic engages. Alternatively you can manually push down on the brake with your thumb when lowering. Obviously not recommended by Petzl but the combination of thick ropes and lightweight children kinda doesn't leave you an

As someone who worked in a gym, I would hate to be a setter when these are possibly in the setting cabinet. They look unnervingly like grigris, and I would be worried if I accidentally grabbed this to set on a rope with the reduced friction. Otherwise I like the idea of this from a climber's perspec

Never tried a spark, most of our gear at work is Petzl or Edelrid. I’m the opposite of you and absolutely flying with an ID if I take my hand off my ‘brake’ rope. It was either ID or an old school figure 8 descender + prusik. Besides, we strictly use IDs for rescues so I have a ton of experience wit

One doesn't need to be a caver to be experienced with ropework. They have GriGris and ATCs; they're rock climbers, possibly trad rock climbers or mountaineers. Would I advise OP to do this? No. But the rappelling and ascending system OP is describing is officially documented by Petzl: https://www.pe