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Epic Stick Clip Kit (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 2.82/5 Average Rating : 2.82/5

In: Gear: Add-On Climbing Gear: Tools: Stick Clips

Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-06-01


Lightweight and does what it's supposed to. Ability to unclip would be nice, but if I can't make it to the first bolt, I usually figure that out before I put the first draw up. I bought mine for $10 without the extender pole and bought a cheaper painting pole at a hardware store instead. The velcro strap didn't hold worth jack, so I hade to attach it with duct tape. Overall, a worthwhile buy if you're going to be doing sport routes with high first bolts. I've seen people use spring-loaded clamps for the same purpose, but for $10, I think it's worth the few extra bucks for the ease of use.


Terra 40 Backpack - 2450cu in (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00/5

In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Backpacks: Backpacking Packs

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-30


Awesome sport pack. Holds a rope, a dozen draws, biners, slings, harness, chalk bag, shoes, lunch and room for a little more. Pockets on the side are perfect for Nalgenes or you can use the internal pocket for hydration pouch. Comfort and features are what sold me on this pack over others of similar size. By features I don't just mean whistles and bells, but useful, well-thought-out pockets and straps. Feels very sturdy...I've been using it for six months and it still looks new. Only complaint is the front zippered pocket is hard to zip up. Give this pack a look.


Pilgrimage (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 4.44/5 Average Rating : 4.44/5

In: Gear: Archive

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-30


I like videos of people pulling hard on some sick hard routes as much as the next guy, but Pilgrimmage is what climbing videos should be like. It focuses not only on the climbs, but the thoughts and attitudes of the climbers as they develop, work, and learn the new problems laid out before them. Not stopping there, the adventure of the climbing trip as a whole is captured and presented. The three personalities of the climbers is captured well and often they alone are as entertaining as any of the climbs. But don't be fooled...the climbing is still the central focus of the movie. All in all, a complete climbing video not to be missed.


Climbing DVD - Front Range Freaks Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33/5

In: Gear: Media: Videos and DVDs: Climbing

Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-30


Not your typical climbing vid, which is nice. Some pretty cool stuff is on here, but there's also some filler that isn't all that entertaining the first time through, much less multiple views. Good thing it's a DVD. The Derek Hersey retrospective gives you a pretty interesting insight into his life, although it seems a bit long-winded, especially in the mix of all these other short clips.

The transition visual and sound effects throughout are pretty lame and annoying, and I could have done with a little less of Timmy O'Neil beat-boxing. Overall, it's worth watching, but it's not something I've wanted to watch multiple times.


Ultralight Average Rating = 3.82/5 Average Rating : 3.82/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Helmets

Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-30


Good, solid feel for a light weight and good price. The helmet rides pretty high, like it's designed primarly to withstand a blow from above. I'm guessing this helmet is best for someone climbing second, or any other situation where one would be most concerned with something falling from above. Based on the types of climbs I do, I'm more concerned with getting tangled in the rope and flopping backwards into a tree or upsidedown. Because of this, I returned this helmet to get one with more side and back coverage. Still a good buy, depending on your needs.

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