Grivel Master
The Master is a tube-style device from Grivel; it weighs 65 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 7.3 to 11 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on one or two strands. In stock at 5 shops from 18.90 EUR.
Grivel's compact aluminium belay and rappel device for ropes of 7.3 to 11 mm. Side apertures reduce the weight and help dissipate heat during long belays and descents; Grivel lists single-pitch, multi-pitch and trad climbing as its uses. 65 g; EN 15151-2. No guide mode.
Master rope compatibility
Compatible with 163 of the 166 single, half and twin ropes we track.
- Mammut 10.0 Galaxy Classic (10 mm single)
- Tendon Smart 10.0 (10 mm single)
- Mammut 9.5 Gym Classic (9.5 mm single)
- Tendon Smart Lite 9.8 (9.8 mm single)
- Fixe Liana 9.6 (9.6 mm single)
What the Master is for
Best for sport single, trad and gym. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Master strengths
- 65 g
- Ropes 7.3 to 11 mm
- Side apertures for heat dissipation
Master trade-offs
- No guide mode (that is the Master Pro)
- No assisted braking
Master specifications
| Brand | Grivel |
| Model | Master |
| Device type | Tube |
| Braking | Manual (brake hand) |
| Lowering | Rope friction only |
| Rope diameter | 7.3-11 mm |
| Rope types | Single, half and twin |
| Rope slots | 2 |
| Weight | 65 g (2.3 oz) |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Certification | CE EN 15151 |
| Released | 2012 |
| Guide mode | No |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | One or two strands |
What the Master costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 5 shops that currently stock it (18.90 to 28.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 18.90 EUR at oliunid.it, 6% below the 20.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.it | 18.90 EUR |
| decathlon.es | 23.50 EUR |
| grivel.com | 25.00 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 25.00 EUR |
| epictv.com | 28.90 EUR |
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