Gear : Reviews
Reviews by dgkula (14)
Focus AL (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.14/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Harnesses: Adjustable
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Review by: dgkula, 2004-09-13
Good harness for sport climbing and trad cragging. I have a M and it does not have range in the waist or thigh to accomodate winter clothing, so I need another harness for ice. While it is well padded, it hasn't been the most comfortable on grade III+ climbs that involve hanging or semi-hanging belays. I am currently looking for a more padded harness for day-long climbs.
Oxygen Clean-Lock - Bent gate (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.50/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: dgkula, 2004-08-10
Oh so sweet. Just took delivery of a set of ten to replace the mixed and matched set of notched-gate draws that I've been climbing with since I started. The 20cm length looks nice and long for trad. Can't wait to get out there and use 'em this weekend!
Wired Hexes (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.80/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Hex, tricams, etc
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Review by: dgkula, 2004-07-28
I almost always carry #4 - #10 despite the noise. It allows me to use these babies at anchors or when I have a solid stance and save my cams for when plugging gear in quickly and moving on is important. Plus for a beginner trad leader who may be scared of falling on active gear, these things are rock solid when well set. I have the wired and have no problems with them.
Curve Nut, 10 pack (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.22/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Nuts and Stoppers
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Review by: dgkula, 2004-07-28
A #3 saved my butt on my first trad lead fall and I am a convert. They can be tough to clean if you're aiding on them or have fallen on them but they sure do set well. I like the color coding as I have 1.5 sets racked on 2 oval biners and can grab the right one right away by looking at the colors (kind of like the colored dyneema slings on my Friends).
Mythos (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.61/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
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Review by: dgkula, 2004-07-28
Great for wide feet. The unlined leather stretches to fit like a glove. I also have a pair of Cobras and I find them more sensitive when smearing and better when edging but the Mythos are the shoes that I wear for all-day multi-pitch trad routes. Excellent for crack climbing as the forefoot sits flat. Lacing also allows you to crank them down when needed for precision.
