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belay devices 26-Feb-2004 At 2:02:47 PM AndyCJ

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I'd have to agree with Richard on the "keep it simple" option.

All you lot are experienced climbers using the Gri's - which is fine, but when you're beginning - something like the ATC is the go - they are simple and they teach you about holding onto the rope!

I think Rich was just talking about the Gri being a little harder to quickly let out slack, which is true enough if you're just starting, and obviously not once you've used them for a while and know their in's and outs.

Me - I like to know the belayer has his hand on the rope, and isn't just trusting the GriGri. I've heard too many stories of dudes using them, taking the hands off, the leader falling and.... they fail! Not good.