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Reviews by PatMcGinn (7)
Jet 7 Climbing Shoe (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.50/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro
Awesome!
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2009-09-03
My favorite bouldering shoes. I love them, because they have a deeper heel. These shoes rock and conform to tiny crystals so you can send that project that you have been dogging for the past week. I use them for both sport and bouldering, but they specifically excel at bouldering.
I sized same size as my shoe size and they fit excellent. They did not stretch at all. My only complaint is that the strap was too long, but I cut it and burned it so it wouldn't fray.
I sized same size as my shoe size and they fit excellent. They did not stretch at all. My only complaint is that the strap was too long, but I cut it and burned it so it wouldn't fray.
Cinch Belay Device
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Average Rating : 4.24/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
Excellent
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2009-07-21
The cinch feeds well and works like a gri-gri, but feeds smoother and works well with belaying seconds (you can't rap but that's ok) works well with sport/trad routes and is easy to teach someone how to use. Overall I prefer this over the gri gri and other devices. For 70 bucks it's well worth it.
10.5 mm Eiger Dynamic Rope
Average Rating : 3.88/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Climbing Ropes: Dynamic Single Ropes
Dependable
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2009-06-29
Not my first rope, but something to beat the crap out of when working routes. Sturdy, dependable and feeds well. As far as handling goes it handles well and feeds nicely. If you want a dependable rope you can beat the heck out of this is excellent.
ATC Guide Autobloc Belay Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.60/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
Excellent
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2009-06-21
Feeds well, works well with seconds, the autoblock feature takes all the hassle out of a redirect and works well into the anchor.
Dragon Climbing Shoe (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
Amazing
Review by: PatMcGinn, 2008-12-13
The best shoe for hard bouldering and steep sport climbs. If you want to climb v7 or above you need these shoes. The shoes break in after a few days work;you should buy half size up if you want a sung fit and same shoe size fit for performance.
