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Anasazi Moccasym Climbing Shoes (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.48/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Slippers
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Review by: joshy8200, 2005-03-28
The Maccasyms were probably the most versatile shoe that I ever owned. These things were awesome in the gym, excellent for sensitive boulder problems, great for steep sport projects, and eve comfortable enough (even tight) for multipitch.
With the price for this model shoe getting lower and lower I'm sure that I will pick up a pair when I have the cash to keep around when I feel the need for them.
With the price for this model shoe getting lower and lower I'm sure that I will pick up a pair when I have the cash to keep around when I feel the need for them.
10.1 mm Marathon Pro Dynamic Rope (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.78/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Climbing Ropes: Dynamic Single Ropes
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Review by: joshy8200, 2005-03-28
I got a Sterling Marathon Pro for Christmas this past year...I haven't been out climbing on it as of yet, but my previous two ropes have been Sterlings and I have no doubts that this rope will live up to my expectations.
" Outrageous joshy8200. You gave a product a "5" and in the same breath admit you've never even used it. I will temper the insanity by giving it a "2." My review is based on the exact number of days testing the product." caughtinside
Yes. I do as of 3:06pm est on 4-4-05 give my brand new Sterling Marathon Pro at 5 rating. My previous ropes were both Sterlings (an 11mm and 10.2 Bandit, which I will probably look up or post a rating on sometime soon...and will definitely give both 5's).
Since this posting can be easily editted...if for some reason this rope fails to live up to my VERY HIGH expectations of it....I will promptly update it and my rating of the product.
Until that time, I know that Sterling Ropes ROCK. They handle extremely well...they ALL have DRYCORE, Better Braid Technology (prevents fuzzy sheaths). UPDATE (10/24/05): So I've now put this rope through the ringer this season...and it has out lived every expectation that I have ever had for a rope. I've hang dogged sport routes at the Obed, I've redpointed project routes in NC, I've abused it on NC granite (Looking Glass, Stone, Rumbling Bald), I've cragged on it at Moore's sharp quartzite, and used it on the long routes of Red Rocks. The rope has taken this use and is still smiling for more. The sheath has little more than some normal wear. My first rope was a Sterling short rope from gearexpress.com. My Sterling ropes have outlasted EVERY other brand of rope that partners I climb with use. This year for Christmas...I will be looking for another Sterling!
" Outrageous joshy8200. You gave a product a "5" and in the same breath admit you've never even used it. I will temper the insanity by giving it a "2." My review is based on the exact number of days testing the product." caughtinside
Yes. I do as of 3:06pm est on 4-4-05 give my brand new Sterling Marathon Pro at 5 rating. My previous ropes were both Sterlings (an 11mm and 10.2 Bandit, which I will probably look up or post a rating on sometime soon...and will definitely give both 5's).
Since this posting can be easily editted...if for some reason this rope fails to live up to my VERY HIGH expectations of it....I will promptly update it and my rating of the product.
Until that time, I know that Sterling Ropes ROCK. They handle extremely well...they ALL have DRYCORE, Better Braid Technology (prevents fuzzy sheaths). UPDATE (10/24/05): So I've now put this rope through the ringer this season...and it has out lived every expectation that I have ever had for a rope. I've hang dogged sport routes at the Obed, I've redpointed project routes in NC, I've abused it on NC granite (Looking Glass, Stone, Rumbling Bald), I've cragged on it at Moore's sharp quartzite, and used it on the long routes of Red Rocks. The rope has taken this use and is still smiling for more. The sheath has little more than some normal wear. My first rope was a Sterling short rope from gearexpress.com. My Sterling ropes have outlasted EVERY other brand of rope that partners I climb with use. This year for Christmas...I will be looking for another Sterling!
