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Grigri2, biners, shoes for sale/free museum pieces


sbm

13-Dec-2013
4:17:06 PM

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??
>
>Yep pretty much...think it is a bit stronger too.
>>
>>How does the ease of use between the two compare?
>
>Both shit as a belay device.
>
>
>>

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.


shortman

13-Dec-2013
4:49:27 PM

On 13/12/2013 IdratherbeclimbingM9 wrote:
>I will stick with hard aid climbing, as I reckon it is easier than that;
>though I hope for your sake that Wendy is sufficiently impressed to subsidise
>your endeavours!
>;-)

Pls Wendy. Stop the rot!

Wendy

13-Dec-2013
6:26:21 PM

On 13/12/2013 shortman wrote:
>On 13/12/2013 IdratherbeclimbingM9 wrote:
>>I will stick with hard aid climbing, as I reckon it is easier than that;
>>though I hope for your sake that Wendy is sufficiently impressed to subsidise
>>your endeavours!
>>;-)
>
>Pls Wendy. Stop the rot!

I was out actually climbing while you guys were rotting on there. I've been offered 70 plus postage for it if you want to raise them.

As a belay piece, it's perfectly fine, I just prefer the action on the cinch. It's quite noticably smaller and lighter than the old one and is rated to smaller ropes. It feeds similarly to the old one but abseiling is a little more touchy as it has a smaller handle.


shortman

13-Dec-2013
10:08:52 PM

Take ya $70 and run Wendy...

The small handle problem is easily solved -

I'm sure there would be a way to put one on a cinch.

Wendy

14-Dec-2013
1:10:47 PM

Close ups for Betty.

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