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Reviews by emtclimber (27)
Grigri Belay Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.24/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: emtclimber, 2004-02-16
My opinion is that for gym climbing this thing saves people from getting hurt by incompetent belayers, cause it's almost idiot proof, and if all goes well (which it usually does) it will catch even if somone isn't paying as much attention to you as to the blonde climbing 2 routes over from you.
On the other hand for outdoor use I'd never let anyone use it to belay me (while on lead) cause you can't feed the slack out properly without lots of practice, and there's no chance of a dynamic catch.
Other problem is the limited rope diameters that you can safely use with this device.
Oh....and it's kind of expensive.
On the other hand for outdoor use I'd never let anyone use it to belay me (while on lead) cause you can't feed the slack out properly without lots of practice, and there's no chance of a dynamic catch.
Other problem is the limited rope diameters that you can safely use with this device.
Oh....and it's kind of expensive.
Super Mountain Expert (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Boots
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Review by: emtclimber, 2004-02-15
I love these boots, I went ice climbing in minus 40 and kept my feet warm throughout the day(with just regular socks), the way the sole is designed makes it easy to walk, without feeling like a ski boot. And my crampons (M10's) fit these boots well. Mountaineering/ ice climbing boots are all expensive, these are the best priced/ good quality boots I've found.
Ion (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.12/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: emtclimber, 2004-01-31
Great headlamp for around the campsite since it's small, light, and fits in your pocket easily.
Micro
Average Rating : 3.25/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: emtclimber, 2004-01-31
VERY short battery life with this headlamp, but, you only use 2 AA batteries at a time. Not the best lamp going but works good as a backup.
Turbo express Ice screw (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.92/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Protection
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Review by: emtclimber, 2004-01-31
Great ice srew overall, good sharp teeth that go through ice easily, but handles are too small and they cost WAY too much.
