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Average Rating : 4.32 out of 5
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Review by: iceaxe976, 2005-03-24
Perhaps the most versatile belay device. I've been using this since 1997. On fat, fury gym ropes, use low friction mode and it'll provide adequate friction and a smoothe descent. For protecting a heavier leader or using smaller ropes, it locks off very positively. Some times the "jaws" provides a jerky descent on less than pristine ropes. If I had to take one device with me, this would be it. A close second would be the atc XP.
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Review by: isaacct, 2005-03-07
I got this device for my girlfriend, who belays a heavier partner (me) and it seems to work really well. I guess it is a good device for begginers (like us), it feels really safe. I've used it to rappel and my 10.5mm runs very slow on either side of the device.
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Review by: wideguy, 2004-06-04
Been using the Jaws for just about two years now and hav not had a single issue with it. I'm a heavy guy, 240 lbs., and everyone who has ever belayed me using the jaws side appreciates the extra bite. I also appreciate the grip for myself when on rappel. Yet, it still releases easily and feeds rope smoothly when asked.
Overall for the weight and functionality I would say it doesn't miss a trick
Overall for the weight and functionality I would say it doesn't miss a trick
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Review by: rockmaninoff, 2004-06-03
This is the worst of the six tube-style belay devices I am familiar with. As mentioned, locking off is easy...especially when you don't want to. With either the high or low friction mode, there seem to be two speeds--too fast or too slow. I use this device on average for 5 hours a week and would not recommend it to anyone.
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Review by: benmo, 2004-05-07
this device locks off so easy yo hardly need to add pressure to the rope in a downward motion at all. withe heavyer guys it is a charm and forget that arm stress this relives the need to pull hard on the rope
