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Grigri2, biners, shoes for sale/free museum pieces 13-Dec-2013 At 4:17:06 PM sbm

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On 13/12/2013 shortman wrote:
>On 13/12/2013 IdratherbeclimbingM9 wrote:
>>Not being a grigri owner, and not having done any homework on the topic,
>>what is the difference between a grigri2 and the original grigri?
>>I am guessing possibly smaller/lighter, maybe takes thinner rope diameters??
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>Yep pretty much...think it is a bit stronger too.
>>
>>How does the ease of use between the two compare?
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>Both shit as a belay device.
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A bad workman blames his tools huh...

M9 the differences are seemingly half the size and weight, and a much bigger range of compatible rope diameters. The 2 works with new skinny ropes but still does fine on our old 10.5 cable for aid leading.