The Cinch Demo - New

[omnithrope]

@TheJasonGuptill -- wrong. Watch from 1:47++

[thebobr]

can you self belay more safely with it than with grigri?

[deadballo]

@thebobr

I know people who have been dropped by a grigri. The problem is gym monkeys who think it's a no-brainer device. No belay device is a no-brainer.

IF you know how to belay someone with a grigri it's safe. The same is true with a cinch.

[gonbrun]

I like a this video. I am spanish and in Spain the most popular is Gri-gri. I don´t like this, because we had a problem, the gri-gri didn´t stop the fall. And in the group we bought cinch. I am happy with the cinch so cinh is less soft. But with the last recomendation I think that It will be softer.

Thank you.

[TheJasonGuptill]

heheh.. he forgot to lock the belay biner =)

[jlm993]

can this be used for ascending?

[stumsg]

@jlm993

I have seen it been used as an ascender with no probs.

there is a video on youtube somewhere it is used as an ascender on a 9mm rope - not recomended tho

[curtyuiop]

she cinches tight, like tiga! Good bye petzl gri gri.

[rarbiart]

All these security discussions can be skipped if you use systematically the carabiner in the legloop and feed the break rope throuth it, even belaying the leader.

[gppatnude2]

At 2:40 she's not actually "on belay" until she clips the first bolt. Belayer should be acting as a spotter until then.

[stumsg]

@gppatnude2

too right good point, could be other people out of shot tho

[fgbrunelle]

Great information. I just ordered mine after viewing this video!!

[WeBeChillin420]

@patkoono

what do you mean "wide falls"

[WeBeChillin420]

@patkoono

what device do you recommend ?

[curtyuiop]

@patkoono You think you know everything? All I see is pussy cat in your words, go home homo.

[patkoono]

@curtyuiop thanks for the helpful feedback.

[slashfan1401]

Wow I've used the GriGri a lot, but the Cinch looks amazing!!

[Klundegaadsch]

German Alpenverein claims security issues when using the cinch like descibed in the manual. For details donwload PDF article on alpenverein (de) website.

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[FinitudeBouldering]

Counter intuitive is no problem at all. Once you use them they are extremely easy to handle, the take is Amzing and smooth both ways. I have been thoroughly impressed.

[davervr6]

wow they did not think that one through. Lowering arm on the right hand side ahaha. Trango does not have one product I would ever want aside from big bros.

[coolcat83]

actually the lowering arm works well, much better than a grigri, i have trango cams too and love them. ballnuts, maybe check out some stuff before making a blanket statement,

[protraxion]

I'M A PETZL GUY MY SELF

[perronegrofeo]

Is this device good for belaying a second climber in a multipitch sport climb?

[eiger13026]

Love it! Tried the cinch out yesterday first time, beautiful piece of equipment, far better than the Gri Gri!

[gd303uk]

I am getting one, and the tip with the Krab through the leg loop is a good un.

[Jrileymoto]

This thing is amazing! I've used a GriGri for quiet a while and i got one of these and you cant even compare em! It weights lighter, catches fall better, costs less and feeds better!! I give this object a 6/5!

[DedyPhlincke]

I like exclamation points also!!!!!!

[stumsg]

@Jrileymoto

thanks for your post, was considering getting one but all these big up the cinch posts has bought it for me

[danull16]

relying on technology. dang. munter hitch and no need for any extra weight.

[Klitche4]

cinch is for fatties too, works great for my partner

[mattbritt99]

pos

[sanarkhos]

Unfortunately, this video doesn't cover the situation when rope is pulled due to a fast climber or an unexpected clip. I've had people short-rope me on the Cinch due to this and it's really annoying.

[nidadume21]

i like da look of this ny idea where i cud get 1 in the uk?

[asellers98]

I just bought one, and love it! it feeds so smoothly. It shows 9.4-11mm on the face of it. Grigris are too heavy, bulky, and a pain to feed. This is the auto of the future.

[popgames]

will the rope still lock off if you use the classic method?

[locorogue]

Having tried both the "GriGri" and the "Cinch", I obviously purchased the "cinch". I really dont want to gon into great details, you'll have to "experience' for yourselves.

[GardensOfStone]

Not enough footage of Mel... Does she use the 'pinch and slide'? haha

Appears a little more compact than the grigri?

What diameter rope was used here? Just how thin a rope can one use? Some Australian climbers claim to use a grigri for self-belay when solo lead-climbing - how does the Cinch compare?