Kong Gi-Gi
The Gi-Gi is a tube-style device from Kong with a guide mode; it weighs 62 g. Rated for single, half and twin ropes from 8 to 13 mm, with two rope slots. It rappels on two strands. In stock at 2 shops from 11.24 EUR.
Kong's multi-use belay plate, hot-forged aluminium, for single, double and twin ropes of 8 to 13 mm. Its main applications are self-locking belaying of one or two seconds and abseiling: the central rib acts as a fulcrum on the connector, two seconds can be brought up on ropes of different diameters together or separately, and in a fall only the loaded rope blocks. With a self-locking device and a foot pedal it can be used for emergency lifting. 62 g.
Gi-Gi rope compatibility
Compatible with 153 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 Gi-Gi is for
Best for trad, alpine, sport multi and gym. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Gi-Gi strengths
- Belays two seconds on ropes of different diameters, together or separately
- Ropes from 8 to 13 mm
- 62 g
- Hot-forged aluminium
Gi-Gi trade-offs
- A plate, not a tube: Kong's stated uses are belaying seconds and abseiling
- No assisted braking
Gi-Gi specifications
| Brand | Kong |
| Model | Gi-Gi |
| Device type | Tube with guide mode |
| Braking | Manual (brake hand) |
| Lowering | Rope friction only |
| Rope diameter | 8-13 mm |
| Rope types | Single, half and twin |
| Rope slots | 2 |
| Weight | 62 g (2.2 oz) |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Released | 2015 |
| Guide mode | Yes |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | Two strands |
What the Gi-Gi costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (11.24 to 12.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 11.24 EUR at amorini.it, 44% below the 19.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| amorini.it | 11.24 EUR |
| campobase.net | 12.90 EUR |
Alternatives to the Gi-Gi
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