Petzl GRIGRI2 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 GRIGRI2 Specifications

General

Brand	Petzl
Model	GRIGRI2
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English

Summary

Belaying / Protecting

Belaying reminders: errors to avoid

Key reminders and common errors to avoid for effective and secure belaying with the GRIGRI.

Dynamic belaying

Technique for dynamic belaying, emphasizing the belayer's role and proper execution to reduce fall forces.

Belaying with the GRIGRI anchored to the ground

Warning against belaying with the GRIGRI anchored to the ground due to risks of accidental blocking and loss of control.

Unblocking a rope that is jammed behind the cam

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

Multipitch climbing

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

Belaying a second with the GRIGRI on the harness, using a directional

Recommended technique for belaying a second climber on multipitch routes using a directional anchor.

Belaying a second directly off the anchor

Technique for belaying a second climber directly off the anchor, noting its limitations compared to using a directional.

Self-belaying is prohibited!

Explicit prohibition of using the GRIGRI for self-belaying due to increased safety risks and product modification concerns.

Descending

Descending on one strand of rope

Instructions for descending on a single strand of rope using the GRIGRI, including correct and incorrect setups.

Descending on one strand with additional braking

Methods to add friction for descents on thin ropes using a FREINO or non-locking carabiner.

Tying off the GRIGRI to have your hands free

Technique for securely tying off the GRIGRI to free up hands for manipulations.

Lowering with the GRIGRI on the harness, using a directional

Procedure for lowering a climber while using the GRIGRI attached to the harness with a directional anchor.

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, emphasizing correct setup and safety precautions.

Climbing / Progressing

Occasional rope climbing

Use of the GRIGRI for short rope ascents and cleaning on big walls.

Tensioning a tyrolean

Method for tensioning a tyrolean using the GRIGRI, including warnings on load and potential issues.