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Reviews for Spirit Carabiner, Anodized
Average Rating : 4.74 out of 5
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Spirit
Review by: shimanilami, 2006-11-27
These are certainly one of the best 'biners on the market. The svelt nose, the little grippies on the gates, and the wide rope bearing surface are all big pluses.
But I think the new Simond Spiders at least comparable, if not a little better. The Spiders' noses are straighter, so clipping/unclipping bolts or cord is smoother and more direct. The baskets are also deeper and the gate openings are wider. And the gate action is a little more snappy.
As impossible as it may seem, I think the new Spiders are better. Sorry, Spirit, you only get a "4" from me.
But I think the new Simond Spiders at least comparable, if not a little better. The Spiders' noses are straighter, so clipping/unclipping bolts or cord is smoother and more direct. The baskets are also deeper and the gate openings are wider. And the gate action is a little more snappy.
As impossible as it may seem, I think the new Spiders are better. Sorry, Spirit, you only get a "4" from me.
Spirit's Got Spirit
Review by: dbrayack, 2006-11-25
THE standard in quality, this is pretty much the best and only quickdraw that a serious climber should use. Light, clips great, cannot beat it. Its been the same for years, why? Its so good, why change it.
solid
Review by: moss1956, 2006-11-25
I made up a set of quickdraws using the Spirits for the bolt end. I bought a dozen to start with, but the gates stuck on two of them, so I got four more. I started out using Omega pacific JC's for the rope end, but after two years I switched to WC Heliums. I have been using them for four years now. They are easy to hang and clean because of the Spirits. Except for the defects in the original batch I have not had any trouble with them. The Heliums make them easy to clip too.
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Review by: blake_wrinn, 2006-06-10
A heck of a biner! Awesomly rope friendly! No doubt that it is one of the BEST 3 biners on the market!!! but man... a little pricy... But if your rack doesn't have one, i strongly suggest you go buy one or two!
