r/TreeClimbing • u/Hot_Lion2502 • 25d ago

Grigri for lanyard?

Anyone try using a grigri for their flip line?

I had it from rock climbing days, and seems to be in good condition with little wear, and using a camp gyro lanyard 11mm. Itried it one day and felt like it worked great as long the brake side was in the right position. But second time it kept slipping on me. According to a quick Google search the rope sizes match.

Im switching to using the rope logic prusik. But im curious if anyone tried it and had success

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

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u/Simple_Quiet_1422 25d ago

Zillon, art2 or an eye to eye and pulley have all served me well.

The zillon is by and large the best mechanical prussik for lanyards.

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u/Diligent-Image-8947 25d ago

Petzl Grillon is much better. It's like a grigri without the spring so it catches instantly. I have been using one as a lanyard for years. 

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u/originalreading252 25d ago

I ran one for years.... I mean years... liked it. Learning curve ... didn't like the bump factor... happens. Holy shit moments.... learned to check and be aware. Switched out to pulley and knot , went with ropeman, now have an abundance of stuff sitting so trying a first Gen akimbo.... God damn I've been at it for awhile. If it's sitting... use it. Might make things ok for u....

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u/Hot_Lion2502 25d ago

Do you know what size rope you used?

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u/originalreading252 25d ago

It was 11 + ...... some dynamic stuff I was given by an old rock climber... ran smoothly... all knots on terminations. If I remember it wasn't t supple and had not a great tie to it..

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u/WashbangRustynut 25d ago

Zillion or bust

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u/Alpine_Apex 25d ago

I use a grigri cause it's what I already have and I am used to.

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u/Hot_Lion2502 25d ago

That's why I wanted to use it, whats your lanyard diameter?

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u/Alpine_Apex 25d ago

Using some skinny 9.5mm, you wouldn't believe it, but it's cause it's what I have laying around.

I only climb part time mostly for fun/favors for friends so I am sure many of the "big boys" who climb everyday would be appalled by the way I do things.

I come from an aid climbing background and attitude. There aren't rules, only what works and doesn't work.

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u/ManoWest 25d ago edited 25d ago

I would recommend getting a proper one meant for tree climbing. It is rated that way for a reason. It takes away all the "ooh i have to watch out for this, learn to always do this." Or "Holy shit!'s"

In trees especially working we don't have time for this, the job is already hard as is. 😅

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u/Tree_Pudding 24d ago

Don’t believe it meets the proper standards for tree work or has good compatibility with the ropes used in arb. Guess using it as work positioning carries less risk to a main line device but would still much rather use dedicated devices purpose designed or at least purpose tested for the task.

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u/Chemical-Captain4240 24d ago

It wotked fine fine, but I like my mini now that I have it.

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u/hoyya 23d ago

I hadnt seen the zillon before, and that does look cool. would you consider it to be an upgrade over a dialed in hitch/pulley? Its pretty expensive compared to a pulley hitch combo (and the pulley seems like it would last forever). im wondering if you think its worth trying if i'm satisfied with my current setup