This action must be momentary. Once the leader has clipped, your
hand must return to the primary belaying position. Continuous
contact with the device can lead to misuse.
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Doing a “PARTNER CHECK”!
Being attentive to the climber throughout the climb.
Always hold the braking side of the rope.
Universal technique for proper belaying with any PETZL belay
device etc...
Anticipate as much as possible the climber’s rope needs.
Use the technique shown at right.
Take a step
forward.
In case the climber falls:- The braking side of the rope is not
held.- The hand reflexively clenches the cam (The cam is down).-
The rope slides in the device.The climber falls to the ground !
Examples of misuse :
The rope is still held (3 fingers minimum)
The thumb presses on the cam
Taking up slack Stopping a fallGiving slack
The rope slides in the device.
Basics of belayingBasics of belaying
The hand holds the braking side of the rope, helping the cam to
rise and pinch the rope.The device brakes the rope.
Tension on the climber side of the rope.
CAM The cam is down.The rope slides in the device.
Always hold the braking side of the rope.
Always hold the braking side of the rope.
Tension on the climber side of the rope.
The hand blocks the cam and
prevents it from rising.
The braking side of the rope is not held.
Working principleWorking principle
Primary belaying position
NEVER LET GO OF THE BRAKING SIDE OF THE ROPE
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In case the climber falls:- The hand reflexively grips the
braking side of the rope.- The cam rises to pinch and brake the
rope.- The thumb is pushed off the cam.The climber's fall is
arrested.
The information presented in this document is non-exhaustive.
You must be trained in proper belay techniques. Consult the GRIGRI
technical notice. For more information: www.petzl.com/grigri2
Giving slack quickly
GRIGRI EXPERIENCE
Hold the rope
The index finger supports the GRIGRI
The thumb presses on the cam
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