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Reviews by flashsixteen (5)
Adjustable Double-D Gear Sling (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.12/5
In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Webbing: Slings
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Review by: flashsixteen, 2004-04-02
This is a great product because it can go as tight or as loose as you like. It is also very comfortable. You feel the weigh of your rack on your harness, but with the wide padded shoulder strap, the difference is very noticable. It takes a climb to find out how you like to wear it, but once you're there, it's great.
Rescue 8
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Average Rating : 4.33/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: flashsixteen, 2004-04-02
This is great, just beware that with the larger opening you will have a hard time stopping with standard size ropes. You can do it, but wrap it around your butt ... no joke. It was my first 8 on my first rapel ever and I was unprepared for this and unable to stop myself I slid all the way down nearly burning through my glove. But once you know that, it is wonderful.
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: flashsixteen, 2004-04-02
Definitely gets the job done, but I sometimes have a problem with initially getting the rope in. If my buddy is TR and it is a static rope, get the hammer. On anything but an 11mm it is good
Smiley's Wedgie Nuts
Average Rating : 4.50/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: flashsixteen, 2003-04-04
At first I was a bit leary at the price, but after taking a couple falls on them and using them regulary, I know they hold and they are durable. I have yet to have a problem with them or see them as inferior to other nuts. In the future I plan on replaceing/adding just these to my rack. The only downer is that the face on the nut begins to scrape off and it is just depressing when your nut doesn't smile back at you.
Tri Cam (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.68/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Hex, tricams, etc
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Review by: flashsixteen, 2003-04-04
This is the most reliable passive piece I have. I have the set from .5 to 2. Anything above 2 is too much, look for a hex or something. When I get to a situation where I get to set one of these I know that at least these will hold. Make sure you set them well because they will walk if they are loose, but once they are set they are bomb proof. They work in horizontal and verticle cracks and little holes. If you can't cam them, they also work well at nuts.
