Hands-free position with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX
Basic Techniques
When you want to have your hands free for a task, for example, untangling the rope while the climber is at a rest, tie a knot in the brake side of the rope.
Warning
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use referenced in this Tech Tip before reading the Tech Tip itself. You must have read and understood the Instructions for Use to understand this supplementary information.
- Performing these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. Other techniques not described here may also exist.
A knot tied a few decimeters from the device can replace holding the brake side of the rope, because if the cam accidentally unblocks, the knot will jam against the device and stop the rope from slipping. Any closed, stable knot may be used for this purpose (e.g. overhand, figure eight, butterfly).
With this technique, once the knot is jammed against the device, it can be difficult to resume normal operation if the user cannot release the tension in the rope (e.g. climber suspended in free space). To avoid this problem, a tie-off can be used:
