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ncrockclimber
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The Desert Oven
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 8, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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Like the title says, anyone try them?
ClimbTech makes removable bolts and a bunch of rope access and rigging equipment. From what I have read on a few threads on MP, they are a good company that makes high-qualiuty stuff in the US. I am in the market for a set of ascenders. Theirs are $40 each, while Petzl's are $75. For the limited amount of jugging that I do, ClimbTech might be a great option.
Your thoughts?
http://www.climbtechgear.com/ascender-left-handed-dark-green/
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Two friends recently bought these, mostly because of the price.
Pretty much the standard Petzl ascender. No complaints from either of my buds.
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ncrockclimber
climber
The Desert Oven
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 8, 2012 - 11:03pm PT
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Cool to hear!
Anyone else?
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Wow, that removable bolt is more expensive than the ascender!
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ncrockclimber
climber
The Desert Oven
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 9, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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You see the video of they guy taking a whipper on the removable bolt? Nice!
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ncrockclimber
climber
The Desert Oven
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 9, 2012 - 10:59am PT
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It looks like Cmac started a review on them. There is no write-up with pros and cons, but their "score" is posted. ClimbTech ascenders scored almost as high as the BD product. Looking at the score, I think it should have been a tie since the CT ascenders were scored one point lower for weight, but actually weight exactly the same as the BD ascenders. Whatever. I will be interested to see what Cmac has to say in his write-up on the product.
Based on everything I have read and the great price, I think I will be owning a pair of these really soon.
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Ascender-Reviews/Ratings
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WBraun
climber
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Nov 19, 2012 - 11:25am PT
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There are some subtle differences between the Petzl and the Climb Tech.
The spring on the Climb Tech is exposed and not on the Petzl.
The opening on the Petzl is wider then the Climb Tech which will make getting on and off the rope easier.
The rivet holding the trigger on the Petzl looks beefier?
Click on the photo for the higher resolution .....
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