CMC Swivels

[chris_girard]

I'm looking to switch out the ring on my saddle and was wondering which one of these is best to use.

I'm leaning towards the med size Rescue, but the small black one looks nice too.

http://www.cmcrescue.com/product.php?CatalogID=1&dept_id=20747&rootNode=0&pid=3

 

[familytree]

I'd be concerned about the sharp square edges that they seem to have.

Looks like they could tear up a bridge pretty well (unless it's just a bad camera angle)

I always liked petzls design because of the rolled over edges it has. Very rope/bridge friendly and doesn't seem to cause much of a bend radius issue

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Thimbles/Swivel-1386

Thats what I go with...it is smaller and has higher ratings than the petzls...at 36 kN but the large petzl may be at the same rating

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Have you climbed with a swivel in your system yet?

When P came out with the swivel I had it in for two trees...and that was it. Too much spinning. I traded it to Nick, he had the same experience. The swivel was stolen but never replaced

 

[moss]

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Have you climbed with a swivel in your system yet?

When P came out with the swivel I had it in for two trees...and that was it. Too much spinning. I traded it to Nick, he had the same experience. The swivel was stolen but never replaced

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A swivel is excellent for double crotching DdRT, you can spin under the swivel to optimize your position. I like attaching my descender to one for SRT rappel, makes the device (Grigri, Eddy whatever) play more friendly. The corners on the Rock Exotica swivels are sufficiently rounded, very similar to the profile of a carabiner. I agree with Tom, for DdRT primary tie-in, you'll get a little seasick. Rock Exotica made swivels are top quality IMHO.
-moss

 

[chris_girard]

[ QUOTE ]
Have you climbed with a swivel in your system yet?

When P came out with the swivel I had it in for two trees...and that was it. Too much spinning. I traded it to Nick, he had the same experience. The swivel was stolen but never replaced

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Tom, I haven't climbed with a swivel yet on my TreeFlex saddle. Sounds like I should try it out before changing over.