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Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 5, 2012 - 12:39am PT
Any competition to BD Alpine aiders? They seem like the lightest/least bulky choice? Only 4.2 oz.
http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/big-wall/alpine-aiders

I heard people praise metolious alpine aider for being comfortable and also light. But its 6.8 Oz- significantly more than BD.
Studly

Trad climber
WA
Dec 5, 2012 - 01:13am PT
You might want to check out the Yates Speed Ascenders.

http://www.mtntools.com/cat/rclimb/ascend/yatesSpeedStirrup.htm
wallyvirginia

Trad climber
Stockholm, Sweden
Dec 5, 2012 - 01:33am PT
Petzl makes a nice little four step aider. I don't know ounces but I reckon 145 grams to be pretty light. Only used it briefly on a rope access course, but the steps did feel a little comfier that those of my bd alpine aiders. But then if you're going fast you're not gonna stand around in your aiders all day.


http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/verticality/rope-clamps/rope-clamps-progression/looping
burntheman

Trad climber
slt
Dec 5, 2012 - 02:03am PT
doesn't matter. will not make or break your ascent.

wayne w

Trad climber
the nw
Dec 5, 2012 - 04:16am PT
I have used the Yates speed stirrup for many years, really love the versatility and confidence they inspire. Hans Florine actually came up with the idea, I believe.
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