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The Grigri belay device actually has a self-locking stop inside of it with a spring load. Start using the Grigri belay device with guidance from an avid rock climbing enthusiast in this free video on rock climbing equipment.
Climbers often depend on a partner for safety. This partner, who controls the other end of the climber's rope, is tasked with belaying. This belayer ensures that the climber's rope is drawn taut in case of a fall, catching him or her quickly. A common tool used by belayers is a figure 8, one specific model being the Black Diamond Super 8. A figure 8 climbing device can help make a belayer's job easier, but still requires some special knowledge to be used successfully.
