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Microtraxion vs nanotraxion

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Alex Maher · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2025 · Points: 0

Which one of these devices are better in your opinion?

Luke Lalor · · Bellevue, WA · Joined Sep 2017 · Points: 10

Micro is more versatile. Nano grabs on ropes so it is annoying for things like trs. I have a nano for my tag line, but that is its only real use case for me.

Eli W · · Oregon · Joined Aug 2021 · Points: 0

Micro if you’re asking. The nano is an excellent alternative for a tibloc that can be used as a PCP in a pinch, but if you want a PCP you’ll be happier with a micro.

Adam Fleming · · SLC · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 531

Another plug for the micro is the hole is bigger, allowing an sm'D carabiner to rotate through the hole. The same carabiner gets stuck in a nano. 

Kevin Stricker · · Evergreen, CO · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 1,330

I think the Nanotraction has a very narrow best use bracket.  I use it as part of an ultralight haul kit, but for my leg hauling re-direct not the hauling pulley.  It also works well with an XSRE for a LRS cache loop manager.  I believe people use it for crevasse rescue.  It has a lot more friction with most carabiners due to its shape, so it's not great for TRS, or simulclimbing.  It's tiny pulley and extra friction make it not that great for hauling.  If you are asking then most likely you want a microtraction....or two.

Loic Prst · · Chamonix · Joined Mar 2025 · Points: 0

The edelrid Spoc is right in the middle if you can't decide! 

Alex Maher · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2025 · Points: 0

I just bought I microtraxion I just wanted to know what everyone's opinions were on them, because they are so similar.

Steven oxley · · Delta, CO · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 15

Application: for redirecting rope for mechanical advantage. Uses: light haul system top pulley. Redirected line ascending system. Top rope solo capture device. Squirrel launcher.

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