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Reviews by cornish_retard (3)
Stop Descender
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Average Rating : 3.60/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: cornish_retard, 2006-05-27
I have one and they're a good device, but the 'Petzl don't stop' has a few bad habits. First, on wet, new or dirty ropes they creep and require a lock off (which is good practice anyway). Second, when you panic your instinct is to hold on tight - preventing the stop from stopping you. If you're in a vertical environment (and it's fairly clean) consider a Petzl I'D instead.
Makalu (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.80/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: cornish_retard, 2006-05-27
Awsome boot. Used for heavy duity hiking on wet/boggy ground. They took a while to set up and break in, but have never given blisters. I use them in conjunction with Berghaus Yetis and they carry them really well. Too warm for sunny summer days, but I would reccomend them to anyone who is serious about hiking
spirit velcro IZ (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.17/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro
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Review by: cornish_retard, 2006-05-27
Stretched about 1 whole size within 10 hrs use, and 6 months later the velcro stopped gripping - the fluffy side appears to have lost a whole load of fibers. Also had friction trouble in the early days due to an 'oily' residue secreting from the sole. On the plus side, they're dead comfortable and great for routes (if I can get them to stay on).
