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Petzl Dual Connect Adjust

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fromtheestuary · · North Carolina · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 60

Not to open up the can of worms that is the personal anchor system debate, but what do you guys think of this product from Petzl. Thinking about buying it, convince me yes or otherwise.

petzl.com/en/Sport/Lanyards…

Jason Todd · · Cody, WY · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,114
fromtheestuary wrote: what do you guys think of this product from Petzl.
A solution looking for a problem.
Bill Kirby · · Keene New York · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 480

$69.95!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy a 120cm nylon sling and tie a knot in the middle.

That Petzl DCA is a ridiculous overpriced POS.

alpinejason · · Minneapolis · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 176

Used it in some rope access situations. I liked it. Simplier than than other adjustable lanyards (purcell prusik, etc.).

Between the rope(s) and sling I don't know if there's a need for it while climbing.

Joe Garibay · · Ventura, Ca · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 86

Steep price to pay for something you can have for much less. Is Petzl trying to make money off of new climbers? Coming up with contraptions that take away the beginners need to learn how to tie knots. Looks cool but who's trying to look cool?

divnamite · · New York, NY · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 90

The single version might be a good adjustable daisy for aiding.

jacob m s · · Provo, Utah · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 135

the uses i have seen and heard about are used when aiding. i'm sure there are other uses but thats a steep price for an anchor.

Finn The Human · · The Land of Ooo · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 106

Looks like a pretty nice and simple solution, but much too expensive for my taste. If someone gave me one for free I'd use it, though.

Luke Bertelsen · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Feb 2005 · Points: 4,867

I use the Connect Adjust for routesetting and for bolting. I love it! The one downside for me is attaching to your harness requires another point - locking carabiner or the like as the sewn loop cannot be girth hitched to one's harness. I would personally find this to be a cumbersome piece of equipment if used for cleaning anchors or as my personal anchor when multi-pitching.

It's also pricey, but as I stated above I have other uses for it that make it much better than a 120cm sling with a knot tied in the middle. When used for re-positioning in steep terrain while bolting or setting it will save you a lot of energy.

alpinejason · · Minneapolis · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 176
Luke Bertelsen wrote:as the sewn loop cannot be girth hitched to one's harness
That's weird, maybe they sewed the loop a little tight on the one you have? Should be able to.
Clint White aka Faulted Geologist · · Lawrence, KS · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 151

Do NOT knot dyneema. It is significantly weakened at the knot.

dmmclimbing.com/knowledge/h…

As for the product in thread, it looks interesting, but a better setup can be achieved with practice with cordelette. See anchor building in Freedom Of The Hills or other reputed tome of knowledge.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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