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furrypink
Nov 22, 2005, 1:36 AM
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I've been using one for about 2 months and it's just the best thing out there - no contest.
It will be available early nrxt Spring.
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brent_e
Nov 22, 2005, 2:51 AM
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In reply to: Looks like a little teapot. I like it. Now I have a good reason to get a BFA (big fat ass) over the holidays. -Kate.
LOL
it does look like a teapot!!!
Brent
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devonick
Nov 22, 2005, 3:08 AM
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ok well i dont belay any big people cos i havnt climbed with any yet but i dont see how the reverso gets sharp its got the round edge for breaking over, i even looked in the manual for it and in the petzl book and it says to break over the rounded edge unless youve got a real heavy load so really i cant see the difference except for the breaking 'teeth' on the bd atc-xp pro so i wouldnt sayim sold on it
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vegastradguy
Nov 22, 2005, 4:17 AM
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In reply to: ok well i dont belay any big people cos i havnt climbed with any yet but i dont see how the reverso gets sharp its got the round edge for breaking over, i even looked in the manual for it and in the petzl book and it says to break over the rounded edge unless youve got a real heavy load so really i cant see the difference except for the breaking 'teeth' on the bd atc-xp pro so i wouldnt sayim sold on it
yes, you brake over the rounded edge, but the other side of the device sharpens over time (this occurs from rappelling, not belaying)- the constant friction on one side of the already thin piece of metal there causes it to become sharp.
i've retired one reverso due to this happening, and my current one is almost at that point.....
if you do not rappel that much, you wont have this happen nearly as quickly as someone who rappels all the time.
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euroford
Nov 28, 2005, 5:58 PM
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FYI: i was told by BD that these should hit stores April '06.
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abtisme
Dec 7, 2005, 2:46 PM
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someone please tell me how i can start testing gear. i don't mind being a guinea pig. this thing looks awesome and i'd rather not wait to get it.
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powpierre
Dec 7, 2005, 3:53 PM
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Per BD it should be out mid to late December. It has been pushed back once or twice already but the CS at BD said Mid December it should show up online and be available.
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patto
Jan 2, 2006, 1:19 PM
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Note the added front hole so the device can be released from auto-block to lower a climber!
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jld1167
Jan 2, 2006, 2:47 PM
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And check out the color "Anthracite"
Grey has never sounded so good!
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anykineclimb
Jan 2, 2006, 3:08 PM
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In reply to: Note the added front hole so the device can be released from auto-block to lower a climber!
Dude.
Did you even READ this thread?:roll:
(head slap smiley)
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has anybody read the BD instructions pdf. Its abysmal. No way you can use it to get an idea whether you might want to buy it or no. I would buy it at the price if I was sure it would be better than the Reversino from Petzl, but I am sceptical and remain to be convinced :roll:
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bobruef
Jan 5, 2006, 8:42 PM
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I don't know, I think it seems like a fairly obvious choice for me. I've used and loved my atc-xp on ropes from 10.5 down to 8.5 mm. It feeds smother, and catches better than my reverso. Not to mention that it raps better. The mechanism of the autolocking feature isn't complex, and was a common sense addtion to a terrific device.
I've always wished my reverso was a nice with the rope as my atcxp, and that my atcxp could have the functionality of my reverso.
I placed an order. I wonder if its available yet, or if that order I placed will end up being more like a pre-order.
Anywho, I think that this thing's got the potential to be the coolest thing out since... well...
http://www.ciadvertising.org/...d-sliced%20bread.jpg
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vegastradguy
Jan 5, 2006, 9:17 PM
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sit tight folks- rumor has it that the rc.com booty crew will be posting a review on this device shortly.....
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chanceboarder
Jan 5, 2006, 10:02 PM
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In reply to: I placed an order. I wonder if its available yet, or if that order I placed will end up being more like a pre-order. |
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bobruef
Jan 6, 2006, 8:09 PM
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Emailed bd today (I know, I know, but I've just been pretty excited about getting this damned thing).
They shipped it!
So its confirmed, they are available from the Black Diamond site
www.bdel.com
I'm getting mine on the 13th . I'll try and get out climbing that weekend, and post a review asap!
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bobruef
Jan 13, 2006, 4:00 PM
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it's here! Review coming soon, and pics, side by side w/ my xp (for comparison).
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chanceboarder
Jan 13, 2006, 4:07 PM
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yeah, mine came Tuesday and so far only been able to try it out in the gym a couple time. feeds and takes in slack just as nice as the ATC XP. feels slightly heavier then the ATC XP though. just messing around with the autolock feature it seems to take in slack and lock up just as well as my reverso. i haven't had the chance to try and lower anything with it in the autolock mode yet so only time will tell. overall i like it a lot and think BD came out with another good belay device.
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