In reply to Chris Craggs:
> (In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com)
> [...]
> Admirably illustrating why gear reviews are, by and large, a waste of time!
Not at all Chris.
I have a feeling on the example I gave, as regards the the negative review, that it has something to do with advertising spend!
But.......gear reviews are opinions....the joy we have here (on UKC forums) is that we can get several opinions rather than just one. Then you can ask your mates....then you can read the manufacturers literature.
All added up, you get more than some magazine gear reviewer who is under pressure to say nice things so that the advertising revenue is increased.
Mick