Portaledge

[understilts]

Looking to buy a portaledge. ANy thoughts on who makes a better one?

[archenemy]

I have a double by A5. I like it well enough, but over time it seems like it sags in the middle and is uncomfortable. Of course, it could just seem like this b/c I am not as tough as I used to be and I like comfy sleeping arrangements, but I swear it seems like it isn't as tightly stretched over the frame as it used to be.

[pink]

don't you have the shark fin thingy in the center?

[Bug]

.......but I swear it seems like it isn't as tightly stretched over the frame as it used to be.

 

Oh boy. I will not go there, I will not go there....

 

There is a combination of fabric stretch and metal fatigue that definately allows for the whole thing to sag in the middle after awhile. This is especially true when used a lot in very hot conditions.

[archenemy]

It's been out in the sun to be sure! It may be time to find a home for it with someone who isn't all whiny and I'll get a new one.

[pink]

shit just wears out when used. you can also fuck you portaledge up in a undesirable bivi spot. it's preferred to have a flat smooth wall for proper set up. it depends how steep the route you are climbing. low angle walls tend to wear on your ledges more.

[Raindawg]

These FISH ones are cool ("The Double Whammy"), if you can find one:

 

 

Fish Big Wall Gear

 

As the promotional literature says:

"The main bed features offset "Dual Dorsal" fins...guaranteed to keep your fruity buddies off ya."

 

Ain't that right, pope?

[underworld]

when shopping for one... check out how the rainfly is deployed. i have the a5 double and the rainfly is a real PITA!. i think other, newer types look like easier deployement.