Yes there are ones you should certainly avoid, there was a major recall of products a couple of years ago, a full list of these can be found on the net (I'm on a phone right now so I can't link you). This should only be a problem if buying 2nd hand.
Kush17 Apr 2013
In reply to BStar: Thanks for the reply, if you get the chance and time could you please send me the link, I tried to find some info last night but the info seemed very poor.
As Bstar said, buying new shouldn't be a problem. If you're buying second hand, check the manufacturer's website for recall notices before you pay.
Kush17 Apr 2013
In reply to Monkey_Alan: Thanks to everybody for the info, I will seek more advice at the climbing shops this weekend, when I travel to Hathersage, before returning to the alps.
In reply to Kush: All rope friction systems were recalled. you won't see them in the shope though. the rest is just down to ease of use. the nicest clips are more expensive.
In reply to Kush:
Ive got an unused Mammut (non recalled) VF kit thats for sale. Boxed and still with tags. Let me know via my profile if ur interested and ill mail you details. ( your profile wont allow me to send it to you directly).
Cheers.
Darren.
> (In reply to Kush) All rope friction systems were recalled. you won't see them in the shope though. the rest is just down to ease of use. the nicest clips are more expensive.
'All rope friction systems were recalled' I am not sure about this, it was my understanding that it was the elasticated lanyards that where the problem.
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> 'All rope friction systems were recalled' I am not sure about this, it was my understanding that it was the elasticated lanyards that where the problem.
That was the original problem identified last year, the rope brake recall (Second link in my previous post) is a separate issue brought up this February.
Some rope friction systems are recalled. I have a Kong system with both an elasticated lanyard and a rope friction plate, and it has not been subject to either recall.
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