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Reviews by Jonjovac (4)


Element Keylock Quickdraw 5 pack Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Quickdraws

Makes Cleaning a breeze 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: Jonjovac, 2011-02-28


I don't know why but I have always had problems cleaning overhanging routes with the bolt getting stuck in the little cut out where the gate sits. The keylocks take care of that problem in a pinch.

Pros:
-keylock
-dog bone is a little stiff helps stay the draws

cons
-the paint on the rope end has already worn off after 10 or so runs


Basic Chalk Bag Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Chalk Bags

Great chalk bag 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: Jonjovac, 2009-10-16


Bought this as my first chalk bag and hasnt let me down since, deep enough to hold a good deal of chalk and to keep it in while leading.

Pros:
Nice deep chalk bag
Fleece sides hold onto extra chalk

Cons:
Attachment points can be a bit of a pain to get a biner onto.
Bag opening can be a bit floppy sometimes but never enough were it has become a problem, more of an annoyance.


Barracuda Average Rating = 4.83/5 Average Rating : 4.83/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

Good Shoe weird sizing 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: Jonjovac, 2009-10-16


I majorly undersized this shoe in an attempt to get a more aggressive shoe, and that was my big mistake. I normally wear a size 10 and i got a size 7! At first they were not too bad but after a little bit my toes would be destroyed. Its been almost 6 months now and they have finally stretched out to the point where they are really good shoes, but I still cannot wear them for extended periods of time.

Pros:
Excellent edging due a beautifully designed toe box
Really like the lace up style keeps the shoe glued to my foot.

Cons:
Can be a bit of an aggressive fit
Uncomfortable for long periods especially if you undersize them (duh!)


Coyote Lace-Up Climbing Shoe (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.35/5 Average Rating : 4.35/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

Great First Shoe 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: Jonjovac, 2009-10-16


Bought these a while back when I started climbing and all the reviews previous to this hit it right on the spot.
Pros:
Really comfortable fit
Snug lace ups allow to dial in the shoe
Relativley cheap
Cons:
Red dye on your feet for the first couple of weeks
Stretch up to a half size
Not very agressive

All in all a fantastic shoe, my mistake however was sizing them to be right at my street size so that after a little while they stretched and the toe box was not very powerful anymore. My advice size them a half to a whole size down to what you wear.