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swervin
Apr 4, 2006, 10:57 PM
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if anybody here has used the SBGII with a OP Jake biner?
I was wondering if anyone who has used the combo of the two together has any comments negative or positive. I'm looking for a new belay device that would be less likley to bind up, currently I'm using a ATC. Also is gate loading a issue at all using the Jake biner with the SBGII?
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caughtinside
Apr 4, 2006, 11:03 PM
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In reply to: I'm looking for a new belay device that would be less likley to bind up, currently I'm using a ATC.
Your ATC is 'binding up?' What does that mean?
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rhythm164
Apr 4, 2006, 11:23 PM
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what diameter rope are you using to make your ATC "bind up"?
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rhythm164
Apr 4, 2006, 11:24 PM
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what diameter rope are you using to make your ATC "bind up"?
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so
Apr 4, 2006, 11:28 PM
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I'd stay away from the SBGII. You can be carrying a full rack around and still the only thing you'll hear is the jangling of that stupid metal stem. As far as performance, it's not remarkable but it definately works.
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renohandjams
Apr 5, 2006, 4:31 AM
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In reply to: if anybody here has used the SBGII with a OP Jake biner? I was wondering if anyone who has used the combo of the two together has any comments negative or positive. I'm looking for a new belay device that would be less likley to bind up, currently I'm using a ATC. Also is gate loading a issue at all using the Jake biner with the SBGII?
Here are photos:
http://www.omegapac.com/..._jake_ophmsq3_lg.jpg
http://www.tradrack.com/...images/eqp223_01.jpg
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styndall
Apr 5, 2006, 4:40 AM
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I don't know about the belay device, but I use Jake screwgates as my general-purpose utility lockers. They're pretty solid.
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pendereki
Apr 5, 2006, 4:43 AM
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I have used the SBGII several times and my girlfriend has used it almost exclusivly for a year. She likes it a lot, it does not 'bind up' accidentaly at all--I think that is the point. I like belaying with it but do not like rapelling as well as with my Trango Pyramid. (10.5 mm rope)
I alos like the sound it make hanging from my harness--it blends well with the sounds of my hexes and tetons!
CM
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olib
Apr 5, 2006, 4:49 AM
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I have that very combo with the twistlock jake, and it works great. I think the jingling can be a little annoying, but the device works good. Also OP has some cool features that you won't find elsewhere like the side opening gate on the Jake which makes for a huge gaping open biner.
Lee G.
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jimdavis
Apr 5, 2006, 5:31 AM
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There was a thread a little while back I remember on this... people friggin' hated this device.
Try doing a search on it, you just might find it.
Cheers,
Jim
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swervin
Apr 5, 2006, 2:03 PM
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Binding Up - not releasing smoothly after catching a fall, being a general pain in ones ass.
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bobruef
Apr 5, 2006, 2:14 PM
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In reply to: Binding Up - not releasing smoothly after catching a fall, being a general pain in ones ass.
:? Are you sure you're talking about an ATC?
Not a common complaint for sure.
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redlegrangerone
Apr 5, 2006, 6:55 PM
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I like my SBG II. Never had any problem with it. But I use it mostly with my 9.5 rope. I also have never had a problem with binding on an ATC. It sounds as if you are doing something wrong there. Maybe getting twists in your rope?
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jimdavis
Apr 7, 2006, 6:33 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Binding Up - not releasing smoothly after catching a fall, being a general pain in ones ass. :? Are you sure you're talking about an ATC? Not a common complaint for sure.
I think he's talking about the SBG II...as that's the title of this thread. Where did you get ATC from?
Jim
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styndall
Apr 7, 2006, 6:42 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Binding Up - not releasing smoothly after catching a fall, being a general pain in ones ass. :? Are you sure you're talking about an ATC? Not a common complaint for sure. I think he's talking about the SBG II...as that's the title of this thread. Where did you get ATC from? Jim
Uh, he's the OP, and that's complaint about the ATC. Thus, the switch to the SBG II.
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jimdavis
Apr 7, 2006, 7:11 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Binding Up - not releasing smoothly after catching a fall, being a general pain in ones ass. :? Are you sure you're talking about an ATC? Not a common complaint for sure. I think he's talking about the SBG II...as that's the title of this thread. Where did you get ATC from? Jim Uh, he's the OP, and that's complaint about the ATC. Thus, the switch to the SBG II.
Man, I'm on f*ckin fire! :lol:
I hope y'all take the time stamp and my lack of sleep into consideration before I get branded the idiot I deserve to be....
I thought that post was about the negative things associated with the SBG II, then I was lost where the ATC comment came from....
As Rick James said: Cocain's a hell of a drug.
Jim
wow..........
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swervin
Apr 10, 2006, 9:32 PM
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The binding issue has been resolved it was being caused by a narrow biner turning sideways in the ATC. Since I have been using my Jake biner I haven't had the problem. Has anyone who likes the SBG II tried the new ATC Guide? If so which one would you recommend?
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