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Reviews by dudemanbu (8)
Cinch Belay Device
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Average Rating : 4.24/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
awesome
Review by: dudemanbu, 2009-07-07
Owned one for a while, and after lead belaying with a gri-gri this weekend, I'm happy to say that I made the right purchase.
5X Climbing Shoes (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.67/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Zipper Shoes
A blast from the past, but updated.
Review by: dudemanbu, 2008-07-09
Had to size them down a half size from my old zlippers. Was tight at first but after the leather stretched out (about 12 pitches) they fit just like the old ones, only with a better toe and heel. They edge and smear great, and frontpoint better than any other slipper i've tried.
Terabyte (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: dudemanbu, 2006-05-03
Worst shoes that i've ever had the displeasure of putting on my foot.
First, due to the poor location of the pull tabs, you need three hands to get it on.
Second, the pull tabs aren't sewn in well. They both irritate the achilles area, and will definitely wear out quickly.
Third, it's just a very uncomfortable shoe for a higher volume foot. The toe box is super narrow, so much so that I couldn't even get my big toe to where it belonged.
When i finally got these suckers on (a size 10, my street shoe is a 9 !!) they were impossible to even walk around in. I'm calling climbingshoes.com right now to send them back.
First, due to the poor location of the pull tabs, you need three hands to get it on.
Second, the pull tabs aren't sewn in well. They both irritate the achilles area, and will definitely wear out quickly.
Third, it's just a very uncomfortable shoe for a higher volume foot. The toe box is super narrow, so much so that I couldn't even get my big toe to where it belonged.
When i finally got these suckers on (a size 10, my street shoe is a 9 !!) they were impossible to even walk around in. I'm calling climbingshoes.com right now to send them back.
Wasabi Climbing Shoe
Average Rating : 3.65/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro
Review
Review by: dudemanbu, 2006-04-23
These shoes are just fantastic. The CTX really does improve the fit and comfort significantly. Performance reminiscent of my zlippers. This means great smearing, edging, and sensitivity.
Zlipper (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.88/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: dudemanbu, 2006-01-12
My favorite shoes. Probably the most comfortable pair i've owned - also owned cliffs, escalantes, moccs, mythos. They edge as well as any of those shoes, but still manage to be fairly sensitive and smear very well. Such a shame that these are no longer made.
