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Reviews by shakylegs (3)
Elios Helmet (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.33/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets
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Review by: shakylegs, 2004-06-03
Used to have the Camp helmet, which pales in comparison to the Elios in terms of weight and ventilation. I didn't even sweat in the Elios, and I tend to sweat a lot.
Definitely worth every penny, especially as I won't shy away from wearing it. The Star Wars look is a bonus.
Definitely worth every penny, especially as I won't shy away from wearing it. The Star Wars look is a bonus.
WhisperLite Stove (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.10/5
In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Stoves: Backpacking Stoves
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Review by: shakylegs, 2004-05-26
Good heat, but you have to keep an eye on it at lower temps. Easy to prime, which is a bonus.
GTC
Average Rating : 4.25/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders
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Review by: shakylegs, 2004-05-25
For double ropes (8 mm) the feeding was incredibly smooth. Both for belaying a first and bringing up the second. Setting up the GTC to bring up the second is more straightforward than for a Reverso.
Because the material is thicker, the friction edge wears down less quickly--and the GTC doesn't sound as tinny--as the Reverso.
For rappelling, I used two locking carabiners to compensate for the thin ropes. Regardless, the rappel was smooth, with none of that bouncing that always seems to add oomph to any descent.
Because the material is thicker, the friction edge wears down less quickly--and the GTC doesn't sound as tinny--as the Reverso.
For rappelling, I used two locking carabiners to compensate for the thin ropes. Regardless, the rappel was smooth, with none of that bouncing that always seems to add oomph to any descent.
