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Should GriGris be alllowed in climbing gyms 12-Feb-2011 At 6:33:38 AM Maidy

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I hate the Cinch. It weighs a lot less, but it grabs very hard and the short handle makes it difficult to control IMO.

Gri-gri accidents? The only time I ever decked in 10 years of climbing was on a gri-gri belay. We were using a brand new rope that had a lot of coils and somehow- a loop of rope got wrapped around the handle holding it open while my belayer was distracted trying to straighten out the coils. It didn't lock up and I took a ground fall. I'm not anti gri-gri at all.. Just anti bad belay technique BTW. If a block knocks my belayer unconscious... I'm kinda hoping there's a gri-gri in the mix. ;)

Gym leading? It nice when gyms serve as educational facilities. Why not offer lead certification in both? (Insurance permitting) . I'd start everyone out on ATC for both TR and lead belay. Gri-gri could be offered as a separate course. The gym staff tests the student for lead certification one or both. Outsiders coming in from elsewhere? Again- the staff has to test them regardless. Ultimately- the staff has a responsibility to do what is best for the safety of the gym.