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Rambocomp Evo 2 (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.75/5

In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Crampons

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Review by: adeptus, 2005-05-01

Really good crampons for hard compact ice and mixed climbing. With the recent banning of heel spurs the rear-facing point can be a good substitute for hooking features on the rock.
Should be used in mono configuration, because it will last longer and be more precise and if the ice is to bad for monos you should switch to horisontal frontpoints anyway. All i all a top crampon for waterice and mixed climbing.

Viper Ice Tool - Hammer (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.43/5

In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Axes and Hammers

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Review by: adeptus, 2005-05-01

Probably on the top three list of the best ice tools ever made. Very good swing with the viper android leash and the fang protects your knukles and makes it much easier to hang on to the tool on steep ice. The laser pick works really well in steel hard waterice and is easy to replace.

Helium Clean Wire Carabiner (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.67/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Wire Biners

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Review by: adeptus, 2005-05-01

Best biner I've used! Very light weight, is easy to clip and no snags.
You save 33% weight compared to a regular set of draws. So about 300 grams for 10 draws. That weight reduction makes a huge difference on hard trad onsights.

Testarossa (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating : 4.90/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

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Review by: adeptus, 2005-05-01

This is the best shoe I have ever used! I've been using the Miura for years, but wanted to try something new and haven't looked back since I got my hands on a pair of Testarossas. They fit my feet incredibly well and they are so precise. They are worth every penny!