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Pacfic 1/2 Standard D Screw-Lok Carabiner (Manufacturer link) popular Average Rating = 3.60/5 Average Rating : 3.60/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners

Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-28


Cheap, solid biner. Not the best on features, but sometiems you just need a plain ol' biner. I wouldn't use these on toprope...In opposition they don't line up very well and create un-needed friction. Also, the lip isn't as smooth as it could be for this use.


Jake Screw-Lok popular Average Rating = 4.56/5 Average Rating : 4.56/5

In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Locking Carabiners

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-28


I have the non-auto-locking version. Excellent for belays, especially with an ATC. I would recommend this to everyone as their standard belay biner.


Climb On! Bar (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.56/5 Average Rating : 3.56/5

In: Gear: Training & Accessories

Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-28


Helps heal cracked skin, cuticles, and the like, but I would recommend using plain old ointment instead. I guess this product is supposed to moisturize, as well, but it mostly makes your hands sticky and waxy for a good while. The odd, waxy smell is kinda nice in a weird sorta way, though. Not worth the price.


Diablos Average Rating = 2.92/5 Average Rating : 2.92/5

In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up

Review 2 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-28


An okay beginner shoe. I think Boreal has actually quit making this shoe?

Edging was not as good as I had expected. Rubber was okay to poor...I'd never describe it as sticky. Eventually the edges got completely rounded and the rubber became slick. This happened much sooner than expected and I lost alot of edging ability. While the toe is quite good for pockets, the rubber eventually tore on the toe rand where it meets the sole. The laces are weak and kept catching and tearing on all sorts of things while climbing.


Falco Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00/5

In: Gear: Archive

Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: thun, 2004-04-28


A comfortable shoe with good edging capabilities. Like the company description, the arch of the shoe pushes you on top of your toes, giving you more power edging. Also great in pockets. I noticed a dramatic difference switching from Boreal Diablo...My edging, toe power, and control immediately improved.

My feet are a little wider than normal and two different sizes, and this shoe fits them both very well, something no other shoe I've owned or tried on has ever done.

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