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Reviews by shot2space (2)


Paradox Belay Device (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 2.50/5 Average Rating : 2.50/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

right in the middle 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: shot2space, 2008-02-11


It is actually not a bad top-rope device. Just don't try to belay anybody that weighs under a buck twenty because it doesn't come with a handle to rotate it towards you and unjam it at that point-especially on 11mm. Takes some getting used to because the Lock off and Feed are so defined, especially on softer ropes. Don't use it for lead cause you won't be able to pay out that slack unless you hold it off of the carabiner with your brake hand (but don't do that). It's just a tad too short/low-profile, but it's almost perfect for rappelling if you weigh enough.


SBG II (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 4.19/5 Average Rating : 4.19/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Belay Devices & Descenders

Awesome 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: shot2space, 2008-02-10


This thing gives a crap-ton of friction. The solid stem keeps it from binding against the carabiner, so it Never jams. Some people have complained on here about how it binds against the carabiner in a wierd way, but all you have to do to fix that is get a mod D-shaped 'biner and clip the stem first and then the rope so that the stem is right against the spine of the 'biner. It keeps the SBGII upright (instead of torqued against the 'biner) the whole time. Gives a $#!tload of friction when rapped as an 8 on a single rope.