Gear : Reviews
Reviews by kimgraves (19)
Svea (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: kimgraves, 2006-01-18
Great for what it is: an idiot-proof liquid gas stove. The only moving part is the valve. Mine's +30 years old and still works fine.
Dyneema
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Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets
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Review by: kimgraves, 2005-09-18
SO lite! I purchased this helmet, as HB is going out of business, to replace my 30 year old Joe Brown which I loved. But this is better. Lighter, better ventilation, better suspension, etc. Too bad they're not going to be available much longer. Buy while you can.
Shunt Mechanical Prusik (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.00/5
In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Ascenders
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Review by: kimgraves, 2005-06-27
I use the Shunt to back up my rappels. It lives on a dedicated locking biner with a 6” sling. A piece of 3mm cord attached to the rear attachment point on the Shunt allows it to always be attached. This tool is so easy to use there is no reason not to back up every rap. A story: the lens in my glasses popped out. I was able to spot the glint of it lying in the top of a tree. With the Shunt I was able to rap down and micro adjust my position then take both hands of and pluck the lens. Saved me $250!
Tri Cam (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.68/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Hex, tricams, etc
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Review by: kimgraves, 2005-06-27
A must for the Gunks. On one pitch a couple of weeks ago I placed 4! - a pink, two reds and even a blue all in horizontals.
Hexentrics
Average Rating : 4.47/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Passive: Hex, tricams, etc
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Review by: kimgraves, 2005-06-27
These are the original CAMs! I have the original Chouinard's designed by Tom Frost strung on Spetra cord. I carry a full set and use them all the time. The straight sides are more predictable than the modern curves and they don't get stuck as easily. They work for everything except flaring cracks.
