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PETZL Grigri 2 Belay Device
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Hand motions are the same as with classic belay systems: both hands on the rope. A fall is stopped by gripping the brake side of the rope with your handBuilt with a stainless steel friction plate and cam to ensure a long life for the productThe GRIGRI 2's design allows for excellent descent control. One hand holds the rope and the other uses the handle to unlock the cam. The patented handle design allows a very gradual release of the ropeCombined with the strong braking action of the cam, it gives a great feeling of security when lowering a partner or rappellingHand motions are the same as with classic belay systems: both hands on the rope. A fall is stopped by gripping the brake side of the rope with your hand
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Height7 Inches
Length5 Inches
Number of items1
Weight0.8 Pounds
Width8 Inches
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u/mentalorigami ยท 4 pointsr/Slackline

First, you're going to have an impossibly hard time trying to rig a primitive past 100'. The max I've ever rigged one is 120', and that was over a fairly forgiving valley and 6' off the ground at each end. Even then it was 1' off the ground by the time I was in the middle, and that was with a multiplier and two guys hauling on it. If you want to start getting into longer lines you really need to invest in a pulley system. There are a ton of write-ups on this already and I'd suggest checking out NW Slackline for some solid info.

Personally I use the following for my longline setup:

  • 2x SMC Double pulleys

  • 2x 10' Green round sling

  • 250' threaded, tubular webbing, made from standard 1" webbing with 5/8" threaded inside. After using different, more expensive solutions in my friend's kits, I found this both cheaper, and more comfortable to walk on. Plus I had the 1" webbing laying around anyway.

  • 1x 60m static rope. Nothing fancy, the cheapy $100 stuff on amazon works.

  • 1x GriGri 2 - you can find these cheaper used.

  • Another 10-12' sling to anchor the GriGri. This can be standard webbing as it's only taking ~1/4 of the force on the line at any given time.


  • 1x SMC Single for the multiplier

  • 1x Rope grab again for the multiplier

  • 3x 1 ton bow safety shackles - no link, had these around the house. Get ones that fit inside the pulley beckets for a more minimal setup.

  • Some number of STEEL, SCREWGATE carabiners. I'd have to open my kit up to count them. Connects all the bits together. Not hard to find at any outdoors store.

  • 4x Steel rap rings. Again you can find these at most outdoors stores.

  • Some extra bits of greater than 1" webbing to protect your line at the anchor points.

  • Beefy tree protection. My girlfriend made me some amazing double walled, super thick felt ones with straps and tie-offs, but it's not hard to make yourself with a sewing machine and some patience.


    There's probably a few things I'm forgetting as it's winter and I haven't set my line up in a while. However this should be a good place to start, and get you an idea of budget. Longlines are expensive, but it's really a one time investment on gear that taken care of properly will last 10-15 years, excepting the line which is 5 years max.

    I have some pictures kicking around if you'd like to see how it goes together. Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have.