Generally yes, though there is the odd ambidextrous model. A good set of ascenders will make the going considerably easier than prussics.
On the whole favourite model thing, I reckon, like 98% of climbing gear preferences people prefer what they are used to. The folks I know with BDs like em; same goes for Petzl, Camp, SRTs, or what have you old school jumars. All will get you up a rope far easier than a couple three loops of 6mm cord. |