FS: NOMAD Canyoneering Descender

[hank moon]

http://www.austrialpin.at/klettern/belay/rope-x-%282%29.aspx

Very lightly used, no appreciable wear. $30.00 obo PPD

Similar to Pirana or ATS

PM me if interested.

hank


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[ratagonia]

Does it work?

T

[hank moon]

Does it work?

T

It's pretty good. Here's a bullet-review (as compared with a Pirana, which it sorta resembles):

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Mid-rappel friction variation is smoother, with a finer degree of control (smaller incremental difference between friction settings)
Ergonomically easier to set up initial friction settings
More rounded design is less snaggy
Better carabiner positioning system (O-ring)


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No appreciable difference between "1" and "2" (http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/techtips/how-to-use-a-petzl-pirana/) initial friction settings (subjective, not measured)
Unintentional change of initial friction settings happens more frequently (perhaps due to smaller base horns)
Fewer friction options overall, esp. for heavier users or 2-person loads (i.e. rescue/tandem rappelling)

[ratagonia]

It's pretty good. Here's a bullet-review (as compared with a Pirana, which it sorta resembles):

+

Mid-rappel friction variation is smoother, with a finer degree of control (smaller incremental difference between friction settings)
Ergonomically easier to set up initial friction settings
More rounded design is less snaggy
Better carabiner positioning system (O-ring)


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No appreciable difference between "1" and "2" (http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/techtips/how-to-use-a-petzl-pirana/) initial friction settings (subjective, not measured)
Unintentional change of initial friction settings happens more frequently (perhaps due to smaller base horns)
Fewer friction options overall, esp. for heavier users or 2-person loads (i.e. rescue/tandem rappelling)

Thanks.

Who was it made by?

Tom

[hank moon]

Thanks.

Who was it made by?

Tom

Austrialpin (see first post) :)

http://www.austrialpin.at/klettern/belay/rope-x-%282%29.aspx

The same guys that make this weirdo 'biner


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