New gear First Reports

[matt_m]

Index again this past sunday gave me a chance to test new gear (always a continuing affliction for me).

1) Metolius PAS. - OK I know I'm in the minority here but I HATE daisy chains for anchoring - Big, tangles, not really that strong. I've used a 2' sling forever and it worked most of the time but I often got "short slinged" at belays. The PAS it pretty bitchin. About as long as a 3' sling with the loops ala a daisy but everything is full strength. Very cool. Adds a little cluster f... but no more than a daisy. Highly Recomended.

 

2) BD Positron Locker - nice. small nose goes through tight chain and doesn't get caught on everything. If you're in the market - good small locker.

 

3) Wild Country 10mm slings. Bigger than the 8mm Mammuts - these are AWESOME. I've run into tangling issues with my friends 8mm and went with the WCs instead. Flatter profile keeps the tangling down. I use them on my "tripled up" draws and they rock. See how durability is with time.

 

more toys tests soon