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|  Average Rating: 4 out of 5 No. of Reviews: 5 RRP: £15 Year: 2004 Description: * Belay/rappel device.
* For use with ropes of different diameters. from 8.1mm - 11mm.
* Thick rope-bearing radii reduce rope wear.
* Weight: 85gr
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|  | | Posted: 07/03/05 | | 'GOOD DEVICE' | | Strengths:
This belay device gives a choice of low friction mode, useful when abseiling on fat ropes, and high friction, which I generally use all the time for belaying. I usually belay heavier people (12+ st) and have not had a problem holding falls with it even on slick 8.5mm ropes. It is very robust and I would think less likely to wear to a sharp edge, than a Bug or similar device. The plastic badges enable you to hold it even if it has become hot. | | Weaknesses:
It is very heavy, especially when compared to a Buggette. I find it slow to abseil on with fatter (11mm) ropes, even on low friction mode (although I do only weigh around 7 stone).
If belaying from above, it has a tendency to jam after locking off, which can be annoying. It is also quite expensive, a similar price to a Reverso, which is a much more versatile piece of kit. | | Overall:
A great device, if I were to lose it, I would buy another, but I generally use a figure of 8 for abseiling, and if I weren't so weak and feeble would definitely consider a lighter, cheaper device. |
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| | | | Performance | | 60% | | Reliability | | 100% | | Value | | 60% |
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