Gri Gri Failures

Posted by BMC on 02/05/2001

A new report to emphasise the need for care.

The Equipment Investigation Panel has been looking into two incidents where it appeared that a Gri Gri failed to arrest a fall. Extensive testing has now been carried out both by Petzl and EIP members (with the help of Plas y Brenin staff). Initial results suggest no technical fault with the Gri Gri but did highlight circumstances under which the device might not hold a fall.

A full report will appear soon (check the BMC website) but the bottom line is the same as before -the Gri Gri is an excellent device but it is not fail-safe and it is not a “hands off” device - so take care to use it as outlined in the instructions. As a result of these incidents the BMC and Petzl will be working together to improve and widen the advice available.



« Back

Post a comment Print this article

This article has been read 918 times

TAGS

gri gri
belay
failure

Click on the tags to explore more

RELATED ARTICLES

Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device
03/01/2024
1
Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device

Edelrid have asked owners and users of their popular Mega Jul belay device to make a precautionary check for a defective attachment loop, for devices regardless of manufacturing batch. This updates a previous warning which covered a specific batch.
Read more »

Have you checked your camming devices recently?
27/11/2023
1
Have you checked your camming devices recently?

If you enjoy trad climbing and mountaineering, no doubt you'll have a selection of camming devices as part of your rack. But do you ever check them for damage or wear and tear? If not, then maybe you should, as we find out in this report from the experts at the BMC Technical Committee.
Read more »

Belaying: pay attention!
14/07/2021
5
Belaying: pay attention!

Colin Struthers reckons you have a bad attitude.
Read more »

Post a Comment

Posting as Anonymous Community Standards
3000 characters remaining
Submit
Your comment has been posted below, click here to view it
Comments are currently on | Turn off comments
1

RELATED ARTICLES

Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device
Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device
03/01/2024
1

Edelrid have asked owners and users of their popular Mega Jul belay device to make a precautionary check for a defective attachment loop, for devices regardless of manufacturing batch. This updates a previous warning which covered a specific batch.
Read more »

Have you checked your camming devices recently?
Have you checked your camming devices recently?
27/11/2023
1

If you enjoy trad climbing and mountaineering, no doubt you'll have a selection of camming devices as part of your rack. But do you ever check them for damage or wear and tear? If not, then maybe you should, as we find out in this report from the experts at the BMC Technical Committee.
Read more »

Belaying: pay attention!
Belaying: pay attention!
14/07/2021
5

Colin Struthers reckons you have a bad attitude.
Read more »

MOST VIEWS MOST COMMENTS
Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device Quickdraws: a guide for climbers Simond Edge rope recall Ski-touring binding recall BMC technical advice booklets
Safety notice issued by Edelrid for Mega Jul belay device
1
Down and out: an intro to down gear
4
A&E: Microwire failure
2
Rope markings explained
1
Abseiling: not the quickest way to reach the ground
2
Respect The Rock MPU
BMC MEMBERSHIP
Join 82,000 BMC members and support British climbing, walking and mountaineering. Membership only £16.97.
Read more »
BMC SHOP
Great range of guidebooks, DVDs, books, calendars and maps.
All with discounts for members.
Read more »
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Get covered with BMC Insurance. Our five policies take you from the beach to Everest.
Read more »