Petzl GRIGRI User Manual

PRODUCT EXPERIENCE - GRIGRI2 D145030A (180111)
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Welcome to “Product Experience”.
Here you will find known usage techniques for certain products.
This technical information comes from the product knowledge of the Petzl team and from the
experience of users worldwide.
The level of experience necessary to perform each technique is indicated by a pictogram (see
opposite):beginner, certified, or expert.
Our goal is to (eventually) offer a complete set of techniques.
Your help is important to us; do not hesitate to give us your comments and suggestions.
Thank you and good reading.
PRODUCT EXPERIENCE
To go beyond...
The Product Experience
• is a supplement to the information in the Instructions For Use.
• is inseparable from the Instructions For Use.
Beginner technique
Technique usable by a trained
practitioner of the activity
Technique for a certified
practitioner
Technique for a person trained and
certified in the activity
Expert technique
Technique only for experts in the
activity
Anchor
Load
Climber
Fall
Hand
Harnesses
Victim
GRIGRI EXPERIENCE
• Read the instructions for use carefully before looking at the following techniques.
• You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions For Use to be
able to understand this supplementary information.
• Mastering these techniques requires specic training.
• Work with a professional to conrm your ability to perform these techniques safely and
independently before attempting them unsupervised.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
IMPORTANT / REMEMBER
Legends

Petzl GRIGRI Specifications

General

Brand	Petzl
Model	GRIGRI
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Product Experience and Rope Compatibility

Reminder of rope compatibility GRIGRI and GRIGRI2

Details on GRIGRI and GRIGRI2 compatibility with dynamic ropes and factors affecting performance.

Belaying and Protecting Techniques

Belaying reminders: errors to avoid

Key techniques and common mistakes to avoid for secure belaying with the GRIGRI.

Dynamic belaying

Explanation of dynamic belaying technique with the GRIGRI and when to use it.

Belaying with the GRIGRI anchored to the ground: WARNING, Danger!

Discourages anchoring the GRIGRI to the ground due to increased risk of falls and control loss.

Unblocking a rope that is jammed behind the cam

Procedure for safely unjamming a rope caught behind the GRIGRI's cam.

Multipitch climbing

Guidance on using the GRIGRI for belaying during multipitch climbing routes.

Belaying a second directly off the anchor

Technique for belaying a second climber directly from an anchor point.

Self-belaying is prohibited!

Strong warning against using the GRIGRI for self-belaying due to significant safety risks.

Descending Techniques

Descending on one strand of rope

Instructions for safely descending on a single strand of rope using the GRIGRI.

Descending on one strand with additional braking

Methods to add friction for descents on thin ropes using the GRIGRI.

Tying off the GRIGRI to have your hands free

Procedure for securely tying off the GRIGRI to free up hands for manipulation.

Lowering with the GRIGRI on the harness, using a directional

Technique for lowering a climber using the GRIGRI attached to the harness via a directional.

Lowering from a fixed anchor-point

Steps for lowering a person from a fixed anchor point using the GRIGRI.

Self-lowering

Instructions for self-lowering using the GRIGRI with a rappel setup.

Climbing and Progressing

Occasional rope climbing

Using the GRIGRI for short rope ascents and big wall cleaning.

Tensioning a tyrolean

Procedure for tensioning a tyrolean rope using the GRIGRI, including warnings.