Gear : Reviews
Reviews by vertical-rockrat (16)
Hueco (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.25/5
In: Gear: Shoes: Climbing Shoes: Lace Up
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Review by: vertical-rockrat, 2004-04-03
I have the originals and love them. They edge well, yet as mentioned below they do not tend to smear really well on semi smooth serfaces. The shoe is comfortable from day one, feels great yet small cracks are hard to climb do to the bigger square toe, and the not so good smearing. However highly recomend this shoe for a new climber as their first shoe. Its price is a bit high but the shoe is built to last and they even include a stiffing pad with the new ones which can help a new climber, or a more experianced one on some crack climbing.
Classic Wire Gate Carabiner (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.70/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Wire Biners
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Review by: vertical-rockrat, 2004-04-03
Well made wire gate, this was my first wire gate ever. The price is right but the gate tends to not release as well as a older bent gate.
Spirit Quickdraw - 11 cm
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Average Rating : 4.58/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Quickdraws
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Review by: vertical-rockrat, 2004-04-03
I have older and newer versions of these. However i have recently started to just use normal slings, which i use rubber bands to stiffen up the rope end of the sling for clipping. Good well made but the price is really high when you can get good deals on Quickdraws at local shops and replace the crappy runners later with slings which give you any length you need in a pinch.
Spirit Carabiner, Anodized (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.74/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Straight Gates and Regular D's
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Review by: vertical-rockrat, 2004-03-04
This biner i have used no my quick draws on both the rope and bolt end. I love them the price is a bit high but sometimes its worth it to pay more. The shape is well and the only biner i prefer over it is a bent gate for rope clipping. This one takes alot of abuse on my bolt end and holds up well. When im reaching for that hard bolt that i need to clip now... Have yet to have one gate fail on them yet or become loose feeling. I recomend these for sure on sport routes.
OvalWire Carabiner (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.41/5
In: Gear: Essential Equipment: Carabiners: Non-Locking Carabiners: Ovals
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Review by: vertical-rockrat, 2004-03-04
Used some of these for the rope end of my quick draws and liked them. However the wire part of the gate makes me nervious, i prefer a solid looking gate. Great oval for the price tho and very light.
