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Jackson Chambers
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Dec 31, 2017
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Springville, UT
· Joined Apr 2017
· Points: 52
What's your favorite carabiner to use with a Grigri? I'm looking at a BD magnetron, but I'm open to other ideas. Currently using a Trango Regulock screw gate.
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Melanie Shea
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Dec 31, 2017
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Colorado Springs
· Joined Oct 2015
· Points: 10
Literally anything that locks, the carabiner plays no role in the rope handling of a grigri.
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Brad Johnson
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Dec 31, 2017
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Charlotte, NC
· Joined Jul 2017
· Points: 0
I just use any locker but typically a positron or rock lock. However I think I’m going to try the new DMM Ceros as I think that’s an awesome answer!
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snobbit
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Dec 31, 2017
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Denver, CO
· Joined Jan 2015
· Points: 10
My partner got me using the BD Gridlock Magnetron and I like it very much. Takes a day to get good at taking it on/off your harness. No one will want to borrow your belay device though.
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Andy Burt
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Dec 31, 2017
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Sugar Hill, GA
· Joined Jul 2011
· Points: 0
I’ve used the BD Rocklock Magnetron with all of my belay devices since it was released and absolutely love it. That said, I have large-ish hands and it’s quick and easy for me to unlock with one hand. The women I climb with have smaller hands and have a bit more trouble with it. YMMV.
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Wes C
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Dec 31, 2017
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Cleveland, oh
· Joined Apr 2017
· Points: 146
I use a black diamond gridlock on all my belay devices. Works well for me and my wife, she uses them as well.
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Mitch L
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Dec 31, 2017
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Bay Area
· Joined Apr 2017
· Points: 1
I’m tempted to use a gridlock because carabiner often rotates 90 degrees while belaying with my atc or grigri. The gridlock just seems like a pain
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Wes C
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Dec 31, 2017
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Cleveland, oh
· Joined Apr 2017
· Points: 146
Mitch Lemos wrote:I’m tempted to use a gridlock because carabiner often rotates 90 degrees while belaying with my atc or grigri. The gridlock just seems like a pain Once you get used to it, it becomes second nature. It took about two gym sessions and I wasn't even thinking about it.
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Victor K
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Dec 31, 2017
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Denver, CO
· Joined Jul 2003
· Points: 170
The Gridlock requires that the GriGri be on the small side (upside down), so loading it is a bit goofy. I use a Gridlock with an ATC and it’s perfect for that. I use a DMM Rhino with my GriGri; it’s perfect. The Ceros is great too, it just depends whether or not you want a belay keeper.
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Falon Vigér
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Dec 31, 2017
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Fort Collins, CO
· Joined May 2010
· Points: 15
Victor K wrote:The Gridlock requires that the GriGri be on the small side (upside down), so loading it is a bit goofy. I use a Gridlock with an ATC and it’s perfect for that. I use a DMM Rhino with my GriGri; it’s perfect. The Ceros is great too, it just depends whether or not you want a belay keeper. I've been using my gridlock "backwards" for years now and never had any crossloading issues. I climb in a petzl hirundos so the belay loop is quite thin and fits the small end perfectly which makes loading and unloading super easy. I know it's technically not the correct way to load a gridlock but again, no issues for years now
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Scott Baird
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Dec 31, 2017
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Hagerstown, MD
· Joined Jan 2015
· Points: 110
I use a BD gridlock screwgate with the grigri on the small side. It's faster and easier than you think, and quickly becomes second nature
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Brad Johnson
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Dec 31, 2017
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Charlotte, NC
· Joined Jul 2017
· Points: 0
Any other Rhino users? My only worry is it would be a pain to rack.
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Brandon C
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Dec 31, 2017
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Cincy, OH
· Joined Apr 2013
· Points: 240
After a few years and a handful of different carabiners, I stopped switching once I found the Petzl Am'd. It seemed to be the least annoying, unlikely to cross-load, and generally best "fitting" of a few different ones I used. I'd assume any modified "D" locker would work similarly well.
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ANGUS WIESSNER
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Dec 31, 2017
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Denver Colorad
· Joined Feb 2009
· Points: 1,613
#1 DMM Ceros Best carabiner for the grigri+ The Ceros is a better version of the bd grid lock plus the Rhino Horn Rhino Gridlocked! #2 ROCKEXOTICA Orca Set to the ready position to open gate like a non-locker Large and ergonomic angled gate opening ORCA Safe! #3 Petzl Sm'D Hole allows a TIBLOC GRIGRI or a MICRO TRAXION to be connected to the carabiner with a cord, making these devices loss-proof works nice with a grigri 2 and is a nice light option for super light missions!
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DrRockso RRG
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Dec 31, 2017
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Red River Gorge, KY
· Joined Sep 2013
· Points: 815
I use the Petzl Freino, works great, no cross loading. An expensive solution if you don't need the friction spur.
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Xan Calonne
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Dec 31, 2017
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Yucca Valley
· Joined Mar 2010
· Points: 61
The one having the most fun.
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Melanie Shea
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Dec 31, 2017
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Colorado Springs
· Joined Oct 2015
· Points: 10
Bradley Johnson wrote:Any other Rhino users? My only worry is it would be a pain to rack. Yes, it is pretty wonderful, not a pain. But also some any biner works the same has a rihno with a big lump of tape rolled around it in the same place as the rhino nub horn thing.
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trailridge
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Dec 31, 2017
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Apr 2012
· Points: 20
You can't go wrong with a strong quick link. Use a wrench to cinch it down tight and then open it when needed.
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King Tut
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Dec 31, 2017
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Citrus Heights
· Joined Aug 2012
· Points: 430
All I would add to this is use an auto locking biner. Big fan over a night's belaying. Never any question its locked. Petzl Am'D for me.
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David K
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Dec 31, 2017
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The Road, Sometimes Chattan…
· Joined Jan 2017
· Points: 423
Falon wrote:I've been using my gridlock "backwards" for years now and never had any crossloading issues. I climb in a petzl hirundos so the belay loop is quite thin and fits the small end perfectly which makes loading and unloading super easy. I know it's technically not the correct way to load a gridlock but again, no issues for years now I'm a bit confused about what you mean by "backwards". Like, the GriGri is attached to the small end of the carabiner?
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Noah Yetter
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Dec 31, 2017
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Lakewood, CO
· Joined Jul 2015
· Points: 105
Petzl Freino, if you climb with heavy partners
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