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Aliens popular Average Rating = 4.73/5 Average Rating : 4.73/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01


Yup, Aliens are the shizz. Oddly enough, I really like the bigger sizes - the narrow head width can be a great advantage. I use my orange Alien on nearly every climb.


Forged Friends (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 3.95/5 Average Rating : 3.95/5

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Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01


These are definitely an excellent value, especially good for doubling up in the medium to large cam sizes. I have #2-4 as doubles for my Camalots. My #4 is over 10 years old and still going strong.


Tri Cam (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.68/5 Average Rating : 4.68/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Hex, tricams, etc

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01


I've got the smallest three sizes and love em' - definitely a high level of utility for the $$. Not something I would reach for when I was gripped, but very handy for belay anchors and the occasional odd-ball placements.


Curve Nut, 10 pack (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.22/5 Average Rating : 4.22/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Nuts and Stoppers

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-06-01


Very nice, I generally prefer these to the BD stoppers, although I carry a selection of both on my rack because certain placements favor one style over the other.


Mens Ballet Gold Shoe Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: holmeslovesguinness, 2004-05-24


Wearing these shoes is like riding in a Cadillac - not very sporty, but comfortable as hell. Definitely my favorite pair of shoes right now - well built, durable, fit wider feet well, lots of ankle and arch support. They edge and jam in larger cracks beautifully, but are definitely not as strong at steep smears and jamming in thin cracks. Went down a full size with mine, no problems wearing them all day.

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