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Reviews by martinheynert (16)
VC Pro Belay Synergy Biner (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 3.00/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
Many top features!
Review by: martinheynert, 2007-07-22
Has more friction than ATC Guide or Reverso (sharper "fishbones"). Good shape, no sharp edges, rope runs good. Lightweight. Good craftmanship. For smooth rappel, better turn it around and have the side withOUT the teethes downwards.
Only con, for whom it may concern: No "Guide mode" for self-blocking belay of the following climber.
Only con, for whom it may concern: No "Guide mode" for self-blocking belay of the following climber.
ATC Guide Autobloc Belay Device (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.60/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
Know for what you want it
Review by: martinheynert, 2007-06-21
BD's tuber works well with thin and coated ropes (10mm and below) Thicker ropes or rough mantle makes a hop-hop abseil, can't give out rope fast and so on. Good as autoblock. Heavy. Through the V-form of the fishbone brakes, different to Reverso, more breaking power On thin ropes only! If you want more friction, look for Wild Country's VC Pro.
Elios Helmet (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.33/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets
Petzl's Meteor is better (more advanced) for sportclimbing
Review by: martinheynert, 2007-06-09
I had the Elios and now have the Meteor. The Meteor is far cooler, better ventilation, less weight.
4CUs (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.62/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Protection: Active
Excellent quality, but U-stem
Review by: martinheynert, 2007-05-17
I own a couple of these. Nothing to say against them except that the U-stem (any U-stem-cam) in VERTICAL positions tends more to wander than single stems if rope drag occurs.
These cams are faster and easier to handle than WiCo's, that's true, and the extentable sling can be of some advance in certain situations.
So a mix of DMM and WiCo might be wise.
These cams are faster and easier to handle than WiCo's, that's true, and the extentable sling can be of some advance in certain situations.
So a mix of DMM and WiCo might be wise.
Katana Velcro Climbing Shoe (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.12/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Velcro
Katana updated!
Review by: martinheynert, 2006-12-13
Actually, the KATANA comes with a new Vibram XS-Grip sole. Both more friction and resistance to tear and wear. Real advance over the "old" Vibram XSV.
The form of the last fits my small and flat foot very well. No hot spots, but snug fit. The actual model has soft lining in the toe box area. Better for the toe knuckles than the old full Dentex lining.
A good universal shoe with excellent performance.
The form of the last fits my small and flat foot very well. No hot spots, but snug fit. The actual model has soft lining in the toe box area. Better for the toe knuckles than the old full Dentex lining.
A good universal shoe with excellent performance.
