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Reviews by dutyje (3)
10.5 mm Accelerator 60 Meter - Standard Average Rating : 4.31/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Climbing Ropes: Dynamic Single RopesReview
Review by: dutyje, 2006-01-18
This is an outstanding all around rope. Decent weight, 10.5 mm for somebody who does some top-roping. Light enough to take as a lead rope. Handles extremely well. I've used it for almost two years and it has proven fairly durable, especially for the price. If I were buying my first rope, I'd definitely get this. 4 out of 5 because it's not the absolute lightest rope compared to other newer products.
Vertigo 40 (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Backpacks: Backpacking PacksReview
Review by: dutyje, 2004-07-13
This pack is incredible. I loaded it up with my rope, harness, shoes, tons of gear, a 2.4L Platypus water bottle, first aid kit, food, and other essentials. It took it all in and still had room for more! The rope tarp is of the finest quality. The compression straps will secure smaller loads for a fine carry. I loaded it up with 35 pounds and it carried like 15.
The internal gear loops and daisy chain make it a snap to organize everything. Lay the pack on the ground, roll out the tarp -- your rope's ready to go and you've got all your gear neatly organized and readily accessible. This is the ultimate crag pack!
The internal gear loops and daisy chain make it a snap to organize everything. Lay the pack on the ground, roll out the tarp -- your rope's ready to go and you've got all your gear neatly organized and readily accessible. This is the ultimate crag pack!
William Screwgate Carabiner (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.57/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking CarabinersReview
Review by: dutyje, 2004-04-17
This is the first locker I bought when I picked up climbing. I thought that the huge size would make it easier for me to clip and belay as a rookie. After about 4 months, I switched to a smaller carabiner (BD Mini Pearabiner), and found that it was a lot easier to work with on belay, and the reduced bulk was nice to have.
However, the keylock nose and huge basket are the perfect thing for setting up anchors. I've acquired a couple more for that purpose. My only complaint is that, within 1 month of use the screw mechanism became slow and needed to be lubricated. Overall a very good biner, and very easy to use.
However, the keylock nose and huge basket are the perfect thing for setting up anchors. I've acquired a couple more for that purpose. My only complaint is that, within 1 month of use the screw mechanism became slow and needed to be lubricated. Overall a very good biner, and very easy to use.