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Scott McCrea wrote: But, since money is no object, you should just get one of each.
graveleye wrote:The one we used, and my trainer used is the straight-eye - he is sort of recommending that set-up, I guess because that is what he is comfortable with.
Scott McCrea wrote:Either way 'works'. But, perpendicular works better.
graveleye wrote:Scott McCrea wrote:Either way 'works'. But, perpendicular works better.
in both applications?
NZcaver wrote:Not to be a lone voice in the wilderness or anything, but the micro-rack with hyper-bar is also a popular choice for cavers....
.........Also, I can't say that using my micro-rack parallel to the body has ever been a problem for me - but then I'm not adding and dropping bars with it. However when I bought my (seldom-used) full size SMC rack, I did choose the twisted eye model for that reason.....
Scott McCrea wrote:Micro-racks are more complicated and less forgiving than regular racks, therefore, I think of them as an advanced skill level device and don't recommend them to beginners.
Scott McCrea wrote:Micro-rack orientation is not really important, because there is not as much variable friction available as with a regular rack. Dropping and adding bars is not really possible on a micro-rack. I use my micro in a parallel set up but then twist it one way or the other depending on whether or not I'm using the hyperbar.
Micro-racks are more complicated and less forgiving than regular racks, therefore, I think of them as an advanced skill level device and don't recommend them to beginners.
Scott McCrea wrote:Micro-racks are more complicated and less forgiving than regular racks, therefore, I think of them as an advanced skill level device and don't recommend them to beginners.
graveleye wrote:sorry, by "both applications" I was referring to how the rack was to be attached to the harness - that was something Scott mentioned when describing the differences between the rack eyes.
I probably shouldnt even be in this thread, knowing only about .01% of what the rest of you do.
Scott McCrea wrote:No worries. Not knowing something has never stopped you before.
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