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Stoppers, Tri-cams and Offsets which ones?

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Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

I have BD stoppers, cams and Tri-cams currently but was thinking of getting more passive pro but should I just get a second set of BD or go DMM offsets?

I like the BD stoppers but think having a different option might make sense.  The down side is too many options on the belt and maybe just having doubles of the same thing is best, thoughts?

Mostly 5.5 trad in Arkansas but occasional trips to Boulder Canyon.

Andrew Rice · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 11

I doubled my BD stoppers with DMM offsets and a mixture of other odds and ends. I REALLY like the DMMs. 

Stan McKnight · · AZ · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 261

I love the DMM offsets. Never heard any complaints against em 

M Sprague · · New England · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 5,090

Offsets are very handy. I consider them pretty essential.

Patrick Beeson · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 157

I too have DMM offsets (as well as their regular nuts). I've found I place them often with great results (very secure).

pat a · · ann arbor, mi · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 0

80% of the time I place a nut, it's an offset.  They're awesome and just seem to fit everywhere.  

It's pretty rare to slot a DMM offset, find that it doesn't seat well, pull it out and find a standard stopper that fits.  

It's common to slot a standard stopper (in an effort to save the offsets), find that it doesn't seat well, and find that an offset works flawlessly.  

eli poss · · Durango, CO · Joined May 2014 · Points: 525

Offsets. 

Max R · · Bend · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 292

I almost always take just DMM offsets up and leave the BD's at home. 

Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

thanks!

Patrik · · Third rock from Sun · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 30
Stanley McKnight wrote:

I love the DMM offsets. Never heard any complaints against em 

On average, they are more time consuming to remove compared to a "standard nut".

Nick Blankenberger · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 35

DMM offsets.  My BD stoppers seem to get less and less love each time I'm out  

Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

Back Country had them on sale so I'll find out if I like or not.  Headed to Arkansas labor day and then to Yosemite late Sept.  

Brandon.Phillips · · Portola, CA · Joined May 2011 · Points: 55

I got a set of DMM offsets and haven't used my BDs since. 

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