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Reviews by adeptus (29)
Camalots (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.49/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
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Review by: adeptus, 2003-08-23
THE BEST! Though many years of use in all corner of the world they have earned a lengendary reputation. The quality is state-of-the-art and their life time seems unlimited. If you have ever placed a Camalot on route, you will know why the are so appreciated. Ever penny worth.
Wallnuts
Average Rating : 4.68/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Nuts and Stoppers
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Review by: adeptus, 2003-08-23
Wallnuts are without question among the best on the market. The small sizes are my favorites and they're almost always bomber. Their shape permits really good contact with the rock and curved center makes them ideal for rock with rough features. Only complain is that the larger sizes can be less than ideal in smooth cracks.
Tikka
Average Rating : 4.20/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: adeptus, 2003-08-23
This is a good little headlamp for camping use and easy descents. But if you are planning something serious, then this isn't the one you're looking for. The beam isn't powerful enough to do difficult approaches, or climbing for that matter. That said, the Tikka is very useful when camping in the outdoors. The low weight and the long battery life time makes it the best in its category.
Turbo Ice screw (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.00/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Protection
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Review by: adeptus, 2003-08-23
A good screw that will last a long time and still be sharp. The long sizes are good for belays when time isn't a problem. But if you can, then do yourself the favor of buying the Express model with the small handle for faster placements at the crux.
Turbo express Ice screw (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.92/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Protection
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Review by: adeptus, 2003-08-23
A very good ice screw with a small handle for faster placements. It's to bad that the handle is so small that you can only manipulate it with two fingers. Aside from that the screw bits well in even the hardest water ice and should be considered one of the best on the market.
