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Belay & Rappelling

The GriGri on top compared to the GriGri+ on the bottom. As you can see the cam shape and design is very similar with these two devices and when the + is in lead mode they feel very much the same while feeding out slack.

Belay & Rappelling 3 months ago

Best Climbing Belay Device of 2021

by Jeff Dobronyi, Andy Wellman & Jack Cramer

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Belay & Rappelling 3 months ago

Best Climbing Belay Device of 2021

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively...

Belay Device 3 months ago

How to Choose a Belay Device for Rock Climbing

In the early days 'climbing' meant mountaineering and a 'belay device' was simply your body. Throw a...

Belay & Rappelling May 18, 2020

Best Climbing Gloves

Want to keep your hands safe while climbing? Whether you're rappelling, belaying, jamming cracks, or...

Top Pick

Belay Device 3 months ago

Trango Vergo

Our favorite device for lead belaying, this product offers an easy and ergonomic way to pay out slack...

Top Pick

Belay Device 3 months ago

Edelrid Mega Jul

A passive assisted locking, or 'hybrid', belay device, its modified tube design provides considerable...

Belay Device 3 months ago

Edelrid Giga Jul

It conveniently combines three different belay modes all in one affordable package.

Belay Device 3 months ago

DMM Pivot

This device is similar to standard auto-blocking tube belay devices, but has the added feature of a...

Editors' Choice

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Petzl GriGri+

This upgraded device combines a familiar feel with a new set of unique features to increase the safety...

Editors' Choice

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Petzl GriGri

A staple in the climbing world, it's even better than the previous version, but has only seen minor...

Best Buy

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Black Diamond ATC Guide

The best value device for multi-pitch climbing. We love taking it along on our favorite long routes...

Top Pick

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Wild Country Revo

Our Top Pick for its emergency backup feature that automatically locks the rope in the device if it...

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Black Diamond ATC XP

A simple tube-style belay device that won't break the back. It is low-priced, and often comes as a...

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Edelrid Eddy

A large and boxy belay device that is also more expensive and weighs over twice as much as the more...

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Camp Matik

An active assisted locking device that has a gradual camming action, along with a very steep price tag...

Belay Device Feb 21, 2020

Mammut Smart 2.0

Updated in 2018, we compared it extensively to other passive assisted devices and prefer the Smart in...

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