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I nominate Magnitron Gridlock to this thread. It's a combination of two gimmick devices (gridlock, magnetron), both of which are solutions to problems that don't exist, and both of which add so much expensive to what should be a really simple piece of equipment: a locking carabiner.  |
Rob Davis wrote:...both of which are solutions to problems that don't exist... Actually the Gridlock works really well at keeping the locker from flipping around and loading the gate of the locker when you belay from the belay loop. That used to drive me insane before I got one. Sure, they are pricey, but I'm sticking with them. Not sure about the magnet thing since I tend to burn through lockers with all of the sand at grit at my local crags, so that's a bit too much coin extra for a gate lock. |
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Haven't you people been paying attention - It's obviously a screamer! |
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You not only like dubstep, you listen to brostep, don't you? |
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Oh Tits, screamers are more useful than these new Mammut  |
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That useless single slot ATC sport climbing think BD makes ended up at the crag on Saturday on my friend's harness. Apparently her son's climbing team provided them. WTF?! This is unacceptable. |
Cor wrote:Oh Tits, screamers are more useful than these new Mammut harness shorts for a small price of $199.95! I am sure you could pick up a ton chicks if you wore these to the bar after climbing! That would then make them useful - your argument is invalid. |
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I like the Gridlock for TR setup since it won't turn and cross load. I don't see the use for it while belaying. It's pretty easy to keep a biner oriented properly when its right in front of you. Plus the gate makes it annoying to get on/off your belay loop. Rob Davis wrote:I nominate Magnitron Gridlock to this thread. |
coldatom wrote:I like the Gridlock for TR setup since it won't turn and cross load. I don't see the use for it while belaying. It's pretty easy to keep a biner oriented properly when its right in front of you. Plus the gate makes it annoying to get on/off your belay loop. Minimum cross-load rating is 7kn, right? If your TR 'biners experience more than 7kn at any point, you're doing it wrong. |
Matt N wrote: Minimum cross-load rating is 7kn, right? If your TR 'biners experience more than 7kn at any point, you're doing it wrong. this is why I don't understand cross-loading-proof biners. if you aren't paying attention enough that you are cross loading at belay then you need to pay better attention, if you still do and cross load, it's still 7KN! on tr you'd be hard pressed to create 7kn of force on one biner. |
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My vote: |
MSBriggs wrote:My vote: Prusiks are awesome, but not so much these +1 |
EvanH wrote:Oh. And the Hand Jammies. I love Hand Jammies. Easier and more effective than tape gloves. |
MSBriggs wrote:My vote: Prusiks are awesome, but not so much these what a deal!! |
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http://www.motionfitness.com/Treadwall-p/treadwall.htm |
frenchtoast wrote:http://www.motionfitness.com/Treadwall-p/treadwall.htm 10 Grand??? You have go to be kidding me! |
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has anyone been saved from death/dismemberment by the proper use of a snow picket? |
willeslinger wrote:has anyone been saved from death/dismemberment by the proper use of a snow picket? honestly curious Used one to belay a person up to me on soft snow-it was in combo with a Dead Man to practice... Agree with Smarty Ports... Also the large hex can substitute for a large cam... (saved my ass once.) All small hexes are worthless unless being used for a class. |
Smarty Ports/Shants wrote:^^^I think that's a bit situational. Depending on where you're at on a climb, either of those could make a pretty rad bail anchor. I use a #9 hex quite a bit these days. x2 I always carry 7-10 a ton lighter then double 2-3 bd's |
Scott Jones wrote:it's hard to beat this thegearcaster.com/the_gearc… hahahhaha . . . .enough said |
