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Rocklock Screw Biner (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.40/5 Average Rating : 3.40/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners

Review 2 out of 5 stars

Review by: roseraie, 2006-08-20


My old Airlock developed some pretty impressive grooves, and they didn't have it available at the gear shop when I went in, so I bought a Rocklock.

I have to say, I'm pretty unhappy with it, for one HUGE reason: it crossloads, CONSTANTLY. I have to spend too much time while belaying watching the carabiner instead of my climber. It crossloads with a GriGri and with my ATC. I think it's the shape, the screwlock always gets caught on my belay loop. (I wear a Misty harness.)

Just warning potential buyers... as a belay biner, I'm pretty unhappy with it. I'll probably buy another Airlock soon, and make this thing into an anchoring 'biner.


Wasabi Climbing Shoe Average Rating = 3.65/5 Average Rating : 3.65/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: roseraie, 2006-07-10


I hate most shoes. It's pretty rare that I find shoes I don't hate. I don't even dislike these! They're actually pretty stellar shoes. The narrow shape is a good fit for my foot... no dead space around the heel, and that's saying a lot. The shoe does a PERFECT job of directing force/pressure to the toe, which makes them great for thin face but pretty painful for handcracks. I adore the three alternating velcro straps, because they make the shoe conform well to my arch, which is very valuable for anyone with high arches. And, to echo a previous review, they hurt like hell to stand on the ground in, but they feel great (super comfy!) when you're up on those tiny footholds.

To rehash: Wasabis are great for high arches and narrow heels. They are soft, allowing a lot of sensitivity. Their greatest strength is the way the direct pressure to the toe, making them stellar face-climbing shoes. I would recommend Wasabis to anyone with feet shaped like mine who plans to wear them for bouldering and/or face climbing.