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Reviews by at-jefft (4)


Super Chalk Sock - Refillable (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.00/5 Average Rating : 3.00/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Chalk Bags: Chalk

Little chalk comes out and not fine 2 out of 5 stars

Review by: at-jefft, 2007-10-04


I bought this because it was refilable and cheap. I thought chalk is chalk right? Not really. This ball sucks the chalk that the ball comes with is in clumps and barely comes out. I don't know if I cannot get enough chalk out or the drying agent stinks but I am always grabbing the ball every 2 min.


Diablos Average Rating = 2.92/5 Average Rating : 2.92/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

Good Beginner shoe 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: at-jefft, 2007-10-03


I started climbing in this shoe and it served me well for my learning stage. The rubber is hard so it is very durable and good to learn on with out tearing up the shoes. Edging is ok and the toe seemed good. Overall not a high performance shoe but great to learn technique in.


B-52 Belay Device (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.48/5 Average Rating : 4.48/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

Great on everything exept old ropes 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: at-jefft, 2007-09-28


I have been using this belay device for about 2-3 years now and it works amazingly on ropes smaller than 11mm. It is smooth and easlily lock off. However when I use it on 11mm rope that have expanded a bit it becomes quite a work out to pull rope through.


ATC Belay/Rappel Device (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.31/5 Average Rating : 4.31/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

To loose on smaller ropes 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: at-jefft, 2007-09-28


I have used this quite a few time with 11mm ropes and it seems to work fine and perform as expected. However when I use it on anything smaller it becomes quite a chore to lock off I end up having to use my muscle to hold the rope from slipping and not the belay device.(Unlike my B-52)