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Reviews by bensnyder (7)
Testarossa (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.90/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
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Review by: bensnyder, 2005-03-15
Maybe a little expensive, but whatever. These shoes are the most precise shoes I have ever worn. There is a very real gap in performance between these and other shoes on overhangs - the other companies have a lot of catching up to do.
Added - now that I have had these shoes for a few months, I appreciate them even more. They will hold onto nothing (they can actually smear on vertical walls very well with some creative ankle twisting), are super sensitive, and are just the ticket for hard bouldering. It can be a pain to tie and untie them, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. All said, these shoes have no real flaws and are still running strong...
Added - now that I have had these shoes for a few months, I appreciate them even more. They will hold onto nothing (they can actually smear on vertical walls very well with some creative ankle twisting), are super sensitive, and are just the ticket for hard bouldering. It can be a pain to tie and untie them, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. All said, these shoes have no real flaws and are still running strong...
Jake Quik-Lok (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.50/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners
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Review by: bensnyder, 2004-11-03
Great belay biner; easy to open when you want to, impossible to open when you don't. What more could you want?
ATC Belay/Rappel Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.31/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: bensnyder, 2004-11-03
I would take this over a gri-gri any day, but thats just me. Smooth action and very simple - the only problem is that some of the larger diameter ropes (upwards of 11mm) have a tough time getting into the slots...
Super Chalk Sock - Refillable (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.00/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Chalk Bags: Chalk
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Review by: bensnyder, 2004-10-20
If you have really sweaty hands or it's very hot out do not use this chalk; it is great, however, for when it's cool out and your hands do not get sweaty. The chalk lasts longer and because there is less of it, it marks the rock less.
Super Chalk 5 oz. (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.68/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Chalk Bags: Chalk
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Review by: bensnyder, 2004-09-19
Chalk is chalk i guess - i like this stuff more than the kind they have at they gym though - its a bit more sticky. The only problem with this (or any chalk i guess) is it makes some uncleaned rocks even slipperier!
