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Reviews by scott.nearing (3)


Pacific Lite Locking D Carabiner Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners

Weight, strength, and wear resistance 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: scott.nearing, 2012-04-25


I have two and have had them almost two years now. They do not feel as sweet as some aluminum lockers from the same price range but are much lighter. Similar strength and seemingly better resistance to wear MUCH less weight. I am buying 6 more for trad anchors this week.


Mens Rock Wrench Climbing Shoe Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

great but NOT a good only shoe 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: scott.nearing, 2012-04-24


Fits small- narrow and short; at my street shoe size to half size down. I've done like 6 short routes in them and they are exactly what I wanted. A 'technical' shoe. They make the tiniest nub a foothold with the toe front or sides.

They are not good slab shoes, because the radical toe down turn. these are a good compliment to my Millet Rocks that has a toe up pattern. A pair of 5 10 Coyotes would match these nicely.

These are a poor choice for an only shoe. That said I would buy another pair, I love them.


Iron Palm by Cryptochild (Jason Kehl) (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00/5

In: Gear: Training & Accessories: Hang Boards

best choice 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: scott.nearing, 2012-04-24


The slopers seem to be the feature that set this apart from other hang boards. Those and the vertical and diagonal pinch holds below them. The horizontal holds vary from wide to narrow and sloping in or out. This is my first board but I've used others, to me it is nothing but good.

I like that the climber who designed it fronts the product. So buying it seems more like being a patron than sending money off to a nameless faceless corporation.

One negative point is that the top horizontal hold flexes a little under full weight. I'm about 175 lbs. I'll post if it become an issue but I doubt it; this does not bother me when I use it, just something I noticed. If it was thicker it would not offer the same exercise.