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BRD Belay Rappel Device (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 2.59/5 Average Rating : 2.59/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

Review 1 out of 5 stars

Review by: jercech, 2005-04-18


Sucks to feed slack while lead belaying.

My buddy used one during his lead belay test at the gym. He passed but they told him never to use the BRD again.


Astral (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.50/5 Average Rating : 3.50/5

In: Gear: Archive

Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: jercech, 2004-10-15


You gotta have a big mellon to fit this helmet. The thing is W I D E ! I do have a big mellon and this helmet fits me just fine. I got this helmet for the side impact protection afforded by foam helmets. I keep my hardshell helmet around for mountaineering use.

It is light, comfortable, durable, and seems tough enough for every day use. It is well ventilated but will overheat on hot, sunny Colorado days.

Two minor niggles: The top of the chin straps mounts
out on the shell and kind of cross my ears funny until I got them adjusted just right, and the glue holding the foam crown pad let go and I had to add some velcro tape to hold it in place.

All in all, a worthy foam helmet if your head fits it.