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Reviews by holmeslovesguinness (15)
Joker (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.67/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
Happy Feet
Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2007-11-26
These are perhaps the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Given that I have fairly wide (EE) feet it's a challenge for me to find shoes with both a reasonably snug and comfortable fit.
I got these in my street shoe size and after a few climbing sessions they have broken in nicely (my big and middle toes lie just about flat). The mesh lining feels good, the midsole is just stiff enough to be supportive and the asymmetrical toe box is sporty but not crippling. The padding in the heel is a nice touch and totally unobstrusive. Definitely a good all-day, all-around shoe, especially for those needing a roomy toe box.
I got these in my street shoe size and after a few climbing sessions they have broken in nicely (my big and middle toes lie just about flat). The mesh lining feels good, the midsole is just stiff enough to be supportive and the asymmetrical toe box is sporty but not crippling. The padding in the heel is a nice touch and totally unobstrusive. Definitely a good all-day, all-around shoe, especially for those needing a roomy toe box.
3CU
Average Rating : 3.75/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
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Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01
Good cam for the $$ - I've got an older pair of the #3 and # 4 sizes, both still going strong.
Laser Rope 9.6mm x 50,60 70m
Average Rating : 4.17/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Climbing Ropes: Dynamic Single Ropes
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Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01
This is my second Edelweiss rope (I bought the Anniversary 10.5 a little over a year ago) and I have nothing bad to say about it so far. As with the Anniversary rope, the Laser seems like a very good value. I actually spent a little more and got the bi-pattern version (the Laser ARC) and am using it primarily for multi-pitch trad routes. It handles quite nicely, and I haven't had any problems with it slipping while belaying or rappelling (with a Reverso).
Reverso 3 Belay/Rappel Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.38/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01
I've used mine for about two years and won't use anything else now - a great tool for multi-pitch climbing.
Camalots (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.49/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
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Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01
Worth every penny, a set of the medium to large sizes are definitely a must have for any trad rack. The smaller sizes are also very nice and give Aliens a run for their money (although I prefer Aliens).
