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04-07-2009, 10:30 AM #1
ATC question
Just curious what people think about this ATC, i have been using 8's for a long time then moved to a Perana 2 years ago. The only problem is on long rappels the Perana really twists the rope. Its not that big of a deal but i had a buddy buy an omega ATC last year before we went down The Maze and he loved it.
http://www.omegapac.com/op_products_sbgii.htmlIT ALWAYS LOOKS HIGHER FROM THE TOP!!!!
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04-07-2009 10:30 AM # ADS
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04-07-2009, 01:57 PM #2
Re: ATC question
Originally Posted by canyonguru
Superior Belay Gadget II.
I have both the original and II versions. I think they are "ok". One advantage is that there isn't a wire loop to deal with. The stem is solid. They also have a bunch more options for friction, but, not on the fly.
One thing I didn't like about them is they clink clank on the biner. I tried using tool dip on mine and it sorta worked, but, having a noise maker on me every time I moved was a bit annoying.
They do seem to work just fine, but, I feel like I know the ATC (and ATC pro and guide) much better and I can predict the friction based on rope type and diameter much more accurately with an ATC. That's more a familiarity thing, though, rather than a technical issue.
Can't recall how their wear is, though. I seem to dimly recall that through a bit of use, you get sharp edges fairly quickly, but, I could be a bit off on that too (same with an ATC too, though).
Probably just what you get used to. I haven't used mine in a long time. My standard belay/rappel device is an ATC pro.
Cheers,
-Brian in SLC
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