Got it. Forgive a newbie question: is there an easier way to open up the buckle then just pulling and tugging on the webbing until you get a loop started? I really like the saddle and if I could figure this out it would be way easier.
+1 on not buying cheap climbing gear. I made the mistake of buying a Stein knee ascender instead of a SAKA mini.
Everything I told bruv to buy will last him a good while rec climbing....Most should be going strong for 10 years.....
I do not own one but had an earlier model SRT sequoia years ago. Same gig. Keep those buckles clean and free from sweat buildup. you must manipulate them often with saddle off when new...that allows webbing to sort of soften up and make buckles function better....nothing worse than sweaty webbing building corrosion and hardening webbing....warm soapy water very diluted also helps....wash off thoroughly.
I took the goofy little elastic tab things off. You just kind of slide under the buckle with one hand and pull the webbing the other way. It becomes second nature quickly.
Cool. Thanks! I’ll try that. Appreciate your list as well. I just got a ZK-2 rope wrench today per your suggestion to use with the Calamine I got. Taking the wrench for it’s first climb tomorrow.
This is the shit buddy.....smooth as silk....
Ok! I need a new hitch cord soon and i’ll Pick up the short tether too. I’m using a 4/3 VT right now. I’ll try the michoacan this weekend when I take my daughter climbing.
I was on a 3/3 VT for a century. Great hitch but useless with a shorty. I own 4 types of hitchcord at the moment the two best are 28" epi 9.3 or 10 Armorprus. Both kick it on 11.7s....
What do you guys like about the Kask? The inner padding sure pooks nice, but it also looks like far less ventilation than Petzl helmets. I could be wrong, I've never worn a Kask.
I’ve only worn a Kask and found it to be very comfortable. I got my oldest daughter a Super Plasma when she started helping me in the ground and she wears it all day and says it is comfy. It adjusts well.
They're very comfortable and not overwhelmingly hot. I like them better than everything but the protos (I've only tried 4)
Ditto on the Kask lid. I also wear a Halo skull cap with it. Keeps hair oil from mucking up the padding and the sweat gutter keeps sweat off my glasses and out of my eyes. Works better than a buff.
We can definitely agree on the overpriced part. The muffs aren't the best, but they are definitely the least inconvenient.
I wear my muffs on my ears all day. Take off one once in a while. Hate outside noise. I also use MSA muffs. Tried them all. Peltor and 3m. MSA just seal better and fit nice. Will not use any other helmet or muffs. Loads of wasted money.
