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BMitch was right on the money with his reply. Although the Gorilla Gripper might be ok for carrying it across an even surface, in my experience such tools do not work so well to tackle stairs or uneven terrain. I purchased the Stanley Panel Carry thinking that it would be the cure-all end-all for my drywall carrying woes, but discarded it after attempting to carry only a few sheets. I've been doing drywall carry-ins for a living since 2006 now and I have found that the only tools that really work are the ones that you were born with. If you're dealing with wood or concrete steps, I would either cover the steps with a thick dropcloth or consult the help of a friend. I have carpeted steps, so it was easy to slide. In this case, if you're doing it alone, set aside the Gripper, grab the drywall by the top and bottom end, and pull/slide it up the steps.
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You won't be able to use the Gorilla Gripper to take a full sheet up a flight of steps, though. However, if I ever did need to carry regular drywall with the Gorilla Gripper, I'd definitely consider going with Greebo's suggestion lest I choose to risk damaging the drywall due to its flimsiness, an especial hazard when turning corners. Since type X is so dense compared to regular drywall, I didn't have to worry about putting a protective piece of wood in between the Gorilla Gripper's clamp and the drywall. So I bought a Gorilla Gripper and it worked wonders for carrying the type X which actually appears to be as heavy or heavier than 4x8x23/32 OSB.
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BMitch's answer satisfies that situation very well, but 5/8" type X weighing in a 72+ pounds is another story. I can only assume that, while 5/8" would be heavier, I would still be able to lift it myself. I was able to lift it with my bare hands with relative ease. I figured this out when I bought a 4x8 sheet of 1/2" regular drywall to close up a window in my house. I have never handled full sheets of drywall before, so I did not realize that type X drywall was actually a lot heavier than regular drywall. I really hate to answer my own question here since Greebo and BMitch contributed well to my inquiry.