The Petzl NEOX | Your Questions Answered

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17 күн бұрын

The NEOX was recently launched by Petzl, so we unboxed one as soon as possible and took it for a test drive. The NEOX looks like the ubiquitous GRIGRI but feels very different to use.
The NEOX combines the security of an internal camming mechanism, which pinches the rope, with the easy rope feeding of a wheel. We asked on Instagram what you wanted to know and what you wanted us to test. The most commonly asked question about the NEOX is, "How does it compare to the GRIGRI?"
Join Eric and Charlie as they tested the NEOX and answered your questions.
- What is the NEOX?
- How does it work?
- How does it compare to the GRIGRI?
- What diameter ropes can be used?
- Can you belay top down for multi-pitches?
- Can you rope solo with this device?
- How much does it slip?
Shop for the Petzl NEOX at: climbonequipment.com/products...
This video was filmed on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples - Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh & Musqueam First Nations. Thank you for your continued stewardship of these lands.
Directed by Alex Ratson www.alexratson.com/
Featuring: Eric H., and Charles P.
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@j.l.5966 15 күн бұрын

This is perfect for me. My gym has recently switched over to assisted braking devices only so tubular style devices are not allowed. Been lead belaying with an ATC for almost 10 years and didn’t like the feel of feeding rope with a Grigri. If this Neox is close to the smoothness of an ATC, I’m all for it. I don’t mind that it’s heavier.

@climbonequipment 15 күн бұрын

Sounds like a perfect match for you! The learning curve going from ATC -> NEOX is waaay lower than it is going to a GRIGRI, especially for lead climbing.

@redanansi 13 күн бұрын

I'd say it actually feels smoother than an atc!

@j.l.5966 13 күн бұрын

@@redanansi that’s amazing. I wonder if the heft of the device contributes to that, since the weight provides more stability. Kinda like how a sinker works with a fishing lure if that makes any sense. Anyway, I have an orange one on order!

@climbonequipment 10 күн бұрын

@redanansi, I totally agree

@RajGiandeep 15 күн бұрын

Have a NEOX on order. Looking forward to it. I have a grigri, but I really don't like to override the cam. I prefer the belay technique where you don't override the grigri cam and the NEOX will be perfect for me.

@climbonequipment 15 күн бұрын

Great to hear you have one on order! It sounds like the NEOX is perfect for you. I have personally been quite pleasantly surprised by how well it handles.

@RajGiandeep 15 күн бұрын

@@climbonequipment Great job on this video. Explains some questions I had on the device.

@climbonequipment 15 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 We appreciate the support

@mattprouse10 13 күн бұрын

Does the Neox twist the rope up like the grigri into a pile of coils?

@climbonequipment 13 күн бұрын

It is less likely to twist the rope compared to the GRIGRI when belaying however if you are trying to drag someone up on TR or lowering them and excessively use the the right hand side friction plate you will most likely induce some twists. So far I have yet to have a super twisted rope as a result of the NEOX although I know it will happen at some point as that’s just the nature of these things. Generally speaking the straighter the rope can travel the less twists will be created.

@McGirr5799 15 күн бұрын

Do you guys have any thoughts on using it for Lead Rope Solo?

@climbonequipment 15 күн бұрын

Based on our initial testing, we would not recommend this. In addition to the potential issue of the device not grabbing fast enough, there is also the risk of the breaking mechanism or handle getting blocked, preventing it from engaging at all.