Video: The World’s Best Belayer

Ray Verseau is recognized by many climbers as “the best belayer in the world.”

People always ask me, “Which belay device do you use?” Well I will say, I have all types of devices for every possible situation. Whether it’s indoor climbing, sport climbing, multi-pitch. I have the right gear to be 100% with my climber. Can you name all the devices on the picture? #RayVerseauTakeover #Theworldsbestbelayer

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For him, belaying is more than a skill, it is a lifestyle. We had the chance to meet this master and listen to his passion for The Art of the Belay.

“When he belayed me, and I sent my route, I actually broke down in tears […] I had never experienced anything like that, and it changed my life,” says Dave Graham.

Watch the 10-minute film on Versau and learn more about Petzl’s new GriGri below.

– Learn our belaying tech tips (http://www.petzl.com/belaying)
– How to belay with the REVERSO tube/plaquette device (https://youtu.be/ymJb6tW5_BE)
– How to belay with the GRIGRI assisted braking device (https://youtu.be/FHdqjjyeTtg)
– Understand the full uses of the GRIGRI+ (http://www.bit.ly/2yodJd5)