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Better buy it soon before the price doubles.
moss
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That’s pretty awesome price-wise for what it is.
It gives an idea of the true cost of ISO 9001, environmental regulations, proper worker compensation, etc., but you never know what corners have been cut while preserving only appearance of function either, like melamine in infant formula.
moss
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The way I look at it, for that price, buy it, expect it to suck comfort-wise, inspect all the life-support components, stitching, alloy etc. If it passes, go for it. It will be way more comfortable than a rock harness no matter what.
-AJ
moss
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I'd do a test hang, if you like the way it feels, if that's ok replace the rings with the Petzl open rings.
Every climber should be able to or should work on improving their inspection skills. I don’t trust Petzl, Teufleberger or any other gear maker, I want it in my hands and inspected it before climbing on it.
-AJ
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moss
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I remember when Petzl first started putting sewn eye bridges on the Sequoia harness. I checked one out at a tree gear shop, the stitching was terrible, super loose, I could easily move the adjacent sides of the stitched cordage. I expect it passed their strength testing. What I didn't like about it is that it looked like the stitching could be snagged and abraded over time, ultimately being less durable than what seems to be the standard for stitched eye life support, locked in tight stitching and cordage.
Not to pick on Petzl but I've lost track of how many recalls occurred for the Zig Zag before the failing metal links problem was resolved. Then there was the GriGri recall. DMM and some of it's swivels, etc etc. Inspect inspect inspect the gear no matter who makes it.
-AJ
Not to pick on Petzl but I've lost track of how many recalls occurred for the Zig Zag before the failing metal links problem was resolved. Then there was the GriGri recall. DMM and some of it's swivels, etc etc. Inspect inspect inspect the gear no matter who makes it.
-AJ
