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Petzl GriGri 2
The Petzl GriGri 2 was recalled shortly after its introduction, undermining enthusiasm for this upgrade to the original Petzl GriGri. We like the GriGri 2 -- it is our favorite device for belaying a leader or toproping -- but the GriGri 2 recall has cast a cloud of doubt over an innovative device w...
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| $24
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Black Diamond ATC XP
The Black Diamond ATC XP scored the highest for a manual belay device for belaying a leader. It offers more friction control than its predecessor, the ATC. The friction slots “offer three times greater hold and stopping power,” according to BD. What this means — and it is especially true on slimmer ...
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Wild Country VC Pro 2
Wild Country packs more features into the VC Pro 2 for $17 than competitors give you in their base model manual belay device. The VC Pro 2 is a great, compact, belay/rappel device and earns the medal as our Best Buy. If if you are looking for a device with more lowering control with thin ropes, cons...
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| $70
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Trango Cinch
This is a great auto assist belay device that we liked more and more the longer we spent with it. It has a simple design that reduces its weight and bulk compared to the GriGri. It also pays out rope exceptionally smoothly once you figure it out. Overall, it is a great value and is recommended down ...
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| $35
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Petzl Reverso 3
Petzl's Reverso 3 is probably the best all-around belay device we tested for multi-pitch climbing. It's lightweight, compact and great for belaying in auto–block mode (off the anchor) or directly off the climbing harness. It is not cheap, but it is worth it as this is the smoothest belay/rappe...
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