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Reviews by awd (8)
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: awd, 2004-06-06
Great slippers. When looking for a bouldering/sport shoe I tried the Cobras, Zens and these mocs. Zens didn't feel good on my feet, Cobra's felt as nice as the mocs, but I was sold on the Sticky Rubber and haven't looked back yet. These have molded well to my feet, performed excellent on all surfaces that I have climbed, especially on Spanish limestone. My biggest complaint is the achilles pull-on strap stitching digs into my achilles becoming tremendously painful after one pitch. Reasonably priced (before Mad Rocks came around).
Mythos (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.61/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
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Review by: awd, 2004-06-06
I love my mythos. Only used them on San Diego and JTree granite but they have performed well. The lacing system allows for a great fit, the shoe is comfortable and has molded well to my foot. After a period of time in these shoes I did start looking for a better edging shoe (Boreal Ace), and I have some slippers for bouldering/single pitch sport, but these are by far my favorite, all-around shoe. I strongly recommend this shoe to all noobs. You won't be disappointed.
Ecrin Roc Helmet (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.64/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets
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Review by: awd, 2004-06-06
Won't own any other helmet. The adjustment system the best of any helmet I've used, I have no visibility obstruction (the helmet lip doesn't interfere with looking upward as does the Edelrid), and this helmet provides excellent ventilation. I have an aversion to foam helmets such as the Eliois and Hemisphere, so I prefer the hardshells (my bias). Also, there is no better place for stickers!
Trilogy (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.33/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: awd, 2004-06-06
Decent all-around harness. Painfull for me on hanging belays. Looking for a replacement, but this one has weathered the use/abuse well.
Pacfic 1/2 Standard D Screw-Lok Carabiner (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 3.60/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners
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Review by: awd, 2004-06-06
Own 5. My confidence in these biners are unsurpassed. A little heavy and small, but well worth their minimal cost.
