Mad Rock Lifeguard Vs Grigri

The mad rock lifeguard is an active assisted braking device that is a good option for those looking for a smaller version of a petzl grigri while it s more compact than the grigris at 5 4 ounces it s not that much lighter than the 7 1 ounce grigri or 6 3 ounce grigri.

Mad rock lifeguard vs grigri.

My final opinion of mad rock lifeguard. Slow pull testing using the sterling 8mm canyon lux rope in each of. It s only a little bit lighter but a lot more compact. The mad rock lifeguard.

Other devices like the trango vergo and mad rock lifeguard are incompatible with the smallest or largest rope. Among the active assist braking devices the mad rock lifeguard is a decent alternative for those that like to multi pitch climb with a grigri. The lifeguard does have the similar look as a grigri except it is smaller in size. Image posted by noah yetter on mountain project grigri black grey lifeguard red from my research i see similar positives and negatives for one versus another comparing between the grigri and the lifeguard.

The birdie is a little bit heavier but should last a lot longer because of the all steel construction. The two devices are remarkably similar though each has distinct differences. This thread is archived. It s only a little bit lighter but a lot more compact.

New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I was wondering if anyone had purchased the new madrock lifeguard assisted belay device and how it compares to the grigri. Madrock lifeguard petzl grigri2 isc d2. Lighter smaller cheaper better.