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The consequences of belaying 8-May-2017 At 10:45:46 PM das_blob

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>hands off the trail rope while using an atc. Similarly I have seen other
>long time climbers using a gri gri with the brake hand holding it locked
>open to facilitate feeding with the other hand. They were NOT using it
>in the recommended manner - I looked. I guess they must be psychic as they
>know when their climber will fall even if it is unexpected.

This actually *is* the recommended manner:

https://www.petzl.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068w0000001caY4AAI

Figure 7.c

>thing and tactfully remind them. I sometimes don't - thanks Daniel for
>the reminder and best wishes.

Not sure what this is all about, but personally, I found the MegaJul to work quite well. It's light-weight, works on doubles and feels very similar to an ATC/reverso so it doesn't mess up your belaying habits if you switch.