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Look. I was not trying to infer anything of the sort; I was just stating my personal experience about what I have SEEN with my own eyes; on the mountains and in the shop. I agree with cracklover's idea that it may have alot to do with the general region I have been climbing (although I have been climbing in more than one state, so Im not sure if this theory makes up for 100% of my experience), or even that it may have to do with whom I am climbing with. However, I did try my best to offer an objective point of view, and make it clear that this is only my own personal experience. This is also precisely why I included several disclaimers of saying that I myself dont have anything against GRIGRIs, and that device choice is more of a personal preference, etc, etc. I think I left room for muliple disclaimers in there.....
Anyway, other than making the mistake of not being more articulate in my argument that the basic idea of belay devices having 2 holes for a rope to feed through, which sounded like much more of a broad sweeping statement than I originally intended, I certainly wasnt inferring anything that you are saying.
My goodness, I think this may be the second time I have ever posted on one of these public boards, and I have certainly learned alot from it. About how easily people take offense. Especially about their belay device of choice....
(This post was edited by johanna2430 on Jun 28, 2007, 3:09 AM)
