Gear4Rocks ascenders?
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So I know there is a whole lot of word going around about Gear4rocks and their gear. What I was wondering, is if anybody has used or know somebody that used their ascenders/jumars. And then on ther other side of that question- if not do they look trust worthy? To me it doest look like much can go wrong with a pair of ascenders but if it does your screwed.... so give me your opinions and or stories! |
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Hunter Bon wrote: but if it does your screwed....Really think about that. Also don't think your mom would be stoked with having you put your safety at risk buying crap. |
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Hunter Bon wrote:So I know there is a whole lot of word going around about Gear4rocks and their gear. What I was wondering, is if anybody has used or know somebody that used their ascenders/jumars. And then on ther other side of that question- if not do they look trust worthy? To me it doest look like much can go wrong with a pair of ascenders but if it does your screwed.... so give me your opinions and or stories!Meh, the ascenders look like a copycat of the Petzl Ascention ascenders. They dont look overly unsafe, but who knows. I would say that if you need an ascender to jug a fixed line in a tree once and a while or something of the like they might be fine. But if you are looking at getting a set to climb a big wall, then buy the good stuff, you will thank yourself later. |
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As long as they're as well made as their ice axe you'll be fine. |
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If you're looking for budget ascenders go for the Climbtech ones. |
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I found a brand new left hand petzl ascender for like 45 bucks shipped on ebay- needless to say that made my month. I agree that spending the money is worth it when it comes to weight and saftey ratings that are recognized in the US. |
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Safety ratings that are recognized everywhere*** |
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+1 to the climbtech ones, had a similiar thread not to long ago that resulted in climbtech sending some ascenders out for gear testing. |