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Reviews by powder_dreams (8)
Rock & Resole
Average Rating : 4.61/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Resolers
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Review by: powder_dreams, 2004-07-13
I had my Moc's resoled including new toe caps and they are as good as new. They aren't miracle workers, but it's definitely a better option than buying new shoes twice a year.
I shipped my shoes out on a Thursday and got them back the following Wednesday. Cost me just over $40 to have them resoled and recapped - good as new and no break in period.
I shipped my shoes out on a Thursday and got them back the following Wednesday. Cost me just over $40 to have them resoled and recapped - good as new and no break in period.
4CUs (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.62/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
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Review by: powder_dreams, 2004-06-29
As far as cams go, 4cu's are on the light side (weight and on your wallet). They also fill in the spaces of your camalots quite well. But, the expansion range is pitiful, they aren't as strong as camalots, and the trigger bar leaves something to be desired.
Ultralight TCU (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.29/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
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Review by: powder_dreams, 2004-06-22
Have the whole set, but I would recommend buying only sizes #0 - #4. I wouldn't put much faith in the #00 (if it's your lead though...). That said, TCU's come off my rack on every route - love 'em. I've found the #3 and #2 to be the most often placed pieces on my rack (along w/ the #1 camalot, of course). Solid where many other cams would not fit or would not be ideal.
From time to time, if you don't have the most solid of placements, TCU's can walk. It's not unusual to have one walk deep enough that you'll need a nut tool to snag the trigger. To alleviate this, always use a longer sling when you know a shorter draw is pulled tight.
From time to time, if you don't have the most solid of placements, TCU's can walk. It's not unusual to have one walk deep enough that you'll need a nut tool to snag the trigger. To alleviate this, always use a longer sling when you know a shorter draw is pulled tight.
Sheriff
Average Rating : 3.94/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: powder_dreams, 2004-06-22
I've found that the ATC's cable wears a little ragged (read: after a few years of use. Not so with this beefy mofo.
Grigri Belay Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.24/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: powder_dreams, 2004-06-22
Bought it, like it, but don't use it too too much. I'm afraid that I would not recommend it to the average Joe simply because of price, the inability to rapp with it, and the tendency to lock when feeding rope. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I'd definitely recommend the Reverso over the Gri-Gri.
