! GriGri 2

Unfortunately the new GriGri 2 has a problem... (In Apple terms: As it turns out the GriGri2 has an issue...)

Under serious force the handle might block, causing failure in the automatic breaking system.

So, I have to sent mine back and get a replacement.

Maybe you have to sent yours back too? Check out the details on the Petzl website here.

Petzl says: "Because the safety of our users is our primary concern, as a measure of precaution Petzl has decided to take the following actions:

- Increase the mechanical strength of the handle on all GriGri 2's since serial number 11137.

- Recall all GriGri 2's with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136, and replace with a new revised GriGri 2.

Petzl will pay for all shipping costs to complete this replacement."

For Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg please contact Alpitec by e-mailing to recall.grigri2@alpitec.be

For Iceland, please use to contact form on the Petzl webpage.

Living in another country? Check the Petzl website here.

Want to know how to use your GriGri2? Check out the 'technical notice' here.

GriGri 2

A new toy.

Gear-freak as I am, I'm always happy being able to test new gear :)

This time it's the new GriGri.

My old precious GriGri is now replaced by it's improved sister: GriGri 2.

I noticed I'm not the only one with this new little toy, so I gave it some fancy colour... Pink.

I had to get used to it a bit. Pretty much the same handling, but still...different. As the GriGri 2 is smaller, it's a bit different to give out rope and to lower the climber.

The new lowering system works nice, and looks a bit like the system used in industrial devices like the Rig.

More about this little thing in this video: