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Reviews by knieveltech (9)
Positron Bent Gate Carabiner (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.50/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Bent GatesGreat biner
Review by: knieveltech, 2007-05-31
Super-smooth gate action and good ergonomics on the gate make clipping a breeze. All of my draws have these on the rope end. I've tried other biners, including some of the expensive wiregates out there and even though these are a little heavier I think the extra weight's worth how smooth they clip.
Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650 cu in (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 4.50/5
In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Backpacks: Backpacking PacksGreat pack
Review by: knieveltech, 2007-05-31
Before I picked this pack up I had been using a day pack to haul stuff to the crag and for day hiking and camping. After getting this pack I use it for everything. Hauling gear to the crag? No problem. There's room for a rope, rack, and anything else you can think to stuff in it. Backpacking? Covered. Plenty of space to cram in everything you'd need for multi-day backpacking, and it does a great job of distributing the load. Day hiking? No problem. Just load up the top section of the pack with water/snacks/rain gear, then detach it and roll out. Also the price is crazy cheap for what you get. I definitely recommend this pack to anyone on the market.
Link Cam 0.5 Average Rating : 4.45/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: ActiveOn demand peace of mind
Review by: knieveltech, 2007-05-30
I picked up a #1 link cam as an oh-shit piece. I've placed it on a couple of sport routes where a fall between bolts could have resulted in a nasty pendulum. So far I've had no problems finding a placement for it thanks to the extended range. When I start seriously building my rack I plan on having duplicates of each size of link, and I can't wait until OP comes out with more sizes.
Coyote Lace-Up Climbing Shoe (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating : 4.35/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace UpComfy
Review by: knieveltech, 2007-01-22
I've enjoyed my pair of coyotes, they're hands down the most comfortable climbing shoe I've ever tried. My only complaint is the amount of stretch in the shoe. When I bought mine I sized them snug, they've since stretched a full half size and now the sides roll up when edging. Even so I still keep them around for warmups and routes that don't require agressive shoes.