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Reviews by climbersoze (4)


3-D Freedom Average Rating = 4.25/5 Average Rating : 4.25/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Harnesses: Adjustable

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: climbersoze, 2004-09-03


Can't say a bad thing about this harness. Comfortable, easy to adjust - adjustable legs are great for thicker pants or if you just have bigger legs. Great gear loops, too.

Harness is comfortable when climbing, rapping, hang-dogging, belaying, traversing. Haven't found a situation that makes me complain about this harness.

Drop seat is also a plus, even though I never had to use it. edit: Had to use it... it was marvelous :)


Ultralight Average Rating = 3.82/5 Average Rating : 3.82/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: climbersoze, 2004-09-02


As soon as I put it on, it felt great. Didn't even really notice it while climbing, rappelling, or on a traverse. Fit my head comfortable, and I have a pretty big head.

No coverage against side impact, but it sits high on the head so it will give ample pro from anything falling from above with little feel (had a rock bounce off from about 90 feet the first time I used it and the only thing I noticed was the sound).

Overall, its a good hard lid and really comfortable.


Grigri Belay Device (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.24/5 Average Rating : 4.24/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: climbersoze, 2004-09-02


The grigri has its place. Single pitch, sport routes, TR, gyms, or (not recommended) when you have your girlfriend belay you because your partner bailed.

Yes it is heavy. Yes it is expensive. No it should not replace sound belaying skills with an ATC, etc. However, I love it for its simplicity, and since I am a relatively heavy guy (~220lbs.) I like knowing that my 130 lb. belayer has a failsafe mechanism for keeping me from the big bounce without having to worry about her getting lifted off the ground when I fall and loosing her grip.


32oz Wide Mouth Bottle (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.34/5 Average Rating : 4.34/5

In: Gear: Training & Accessories: Water Bottles and Bags

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: climbersoze, 2004-09-02


This is a no brainer. Nalgenes are the greatest thing to come to the outdoors since.... ummm... uhhh.... I guess the Thermarest. anyway, you can't break em through "normal" use. I dropped mine 90 feet, half full of water down a cliff and it bounced around a bit but remained intact. Yes they cna be broken, but you do have to actually try.

The lexan models are the ones that take the beating, but they are a little heavier. Still... they are worth the weight.

Only problem I have ever had is when dropping a Nalgene and it hits just right, you can cut the plastic top (not made of lexan). Easy fix - buy a new one for a couple bucks or just keep it like that, because an old and scratched up Nalgene can be the centerpiece for some good stories.