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Contact Sling Dyneema 8mm - 30cm (1ft) popular Average Rating = 4.76/5 Average Rating : 4.76/5

In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Webbing: Slings

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: andrewbanandrew, 2005-05-23


Super thin, pretty light, and a little pricier but I think they're worth it. They do have a tendency to fray pretty easily, and they stick to the burrs on my fingernails that are the result of my bad nailbiting habit, but other than that I like them.


Ramuta's Shoe Repair Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00/5

In: Gear: Archive

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: andrewbanandrew, 2005-05-09


I dropped my Scarpa Marathons off there and decided to pick C4 Stealth rubber. I didn't know the thickness so they said they'd just match the old sole, which was neat. All in all it was $38 for two half soles and one rand repair. The shoes came back looking great. One thing I noticed was that the shape of the sole was not quite the same as before, but I don't think it has had any effect on performance.


Positron Screwgate Biner (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.38/5 Average Rating : 4.38/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: andrewbanandrew, 2005-04-07


If you like the Positron, and you want a small locker, this works great. One thing that I don't like is how the gap between the top of the locking sleeve and the gate circumference is quite wide, because it's easy for sand to get in there. But that's a minor detail.


Dynotron/LiveWire (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.80/5 Average Rating : 4.80/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Quickdraws

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: andrewbanandrew, 2005-03-30


I don't actually have this specific draw set (have Neutrinos on the rope end instead). However the Dynotrons have a very smooth gate action, a very large gate opening, and a very ergonomic shape. The little extra bend in the spine may seem like a gimmick, but for me it really does fit in my hand better. The gate also has a flat surface reminiscent of a wiregate, which makes clipping super easy.


Mid sized chalk bag (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.67/5 Average Rating : 3.67/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Chalk Bags

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: andrewbanandrew, 2005-03-13


It holds chalk pretty well, and I have an easy time getting it on my hands...other than that the only thing I could wish for was a better seal when closed, and maybe a grommet facing 'out' for use with a carabiner on a harness, as attaching this thing with a carabiner on my harness (BD Momentum) always flips it sideways...

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