DMM Alpha trad
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These things are $15 each Can they possibly be worth it? |
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I bought a pack of the alpha lights (same biner, but smaller) and wasn't keen on them. Heavy for the size, and there are better notchless wire-gates out there. I like WC heliums for a sweet spot of handling and lightness. They're still pricyy, but easier than the DMMs to find new or on sale. Also looking forward to trying DMM's notchless version of their shadow carabiner, the chimera, when it comes out later this year. |
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I think they are great biners. Very deep basket, perfect size, and the nose is very clean. Yes they are pricey but your paying for excellent design and manufacturing. |
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I use the alpha trad's on the gear end of all of my alpine draws. Short answer, yes. DMM stuff is the shit. High quality, awesome craftsmanship and super functional. They cost a ton but I love them, and will likely replace them with a new set when they ware. |
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The Alpha Trad is a great carabiner. No hook/clean nose. The gate tension is perfect. The shape makes for an easy grab and clip. |
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Petzl Ange Draws are the jam! |
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Last year I replaced all my biners I use on my alpine draws and all my loose biner with the Alpha trads and I'm very pleased with them. Like most of everything DMM makes, these are a quality piece of gear. I waited until I found these biners on a 20% off sale before I picked them up. I realize $12 each is still a pretty steep price but I'm happy with the purchase. |
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How are DMM's cams?, this seems like an awesome company, especially since they're from whales lol |
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Jacob Koffler wrote:How are DMM's cams?,Awesome! Great craftsmanship and materials, extendable sling, and work as described. I have a full set of Demons and a full set of Dragons. |
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In response to, "How are DMM's cams?, this seems like an awesome company, especially since they're from whales lol" |
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Thanks for the reviews, I need to start buying cams and these seem like a great set to start with. |
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You can resling the DMMs with tech cord too. I would say this is a great alternative to sending them back and waiting for them to be returned. Unless you just like the matching, pretty colors the new slings have. |
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Unless yr a eurobum shipping the dragons back to the UK to resling is pretty expensive |
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Sweet ! Now if i just had some extra $ .... |
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And those Revolver biners look awesome as well ! |
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Actually if you just teach your second to grab the sling right at the top of the cam while it is still set it's easier to rack than a draw attached to a C4, or worse, an extended alpine draw. |