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Beginner whinging about ATCs :) 7-Jan-2008 At 9:11:19 PM tmarsh

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Whether you end up buying locally or overseas, you'll often get a better deal if you're buying a few things together. Many outdoor shops offer 'beginners packages'. You might be better off saving your money and buying a belay device, a few screwgates, some slings and a nut-tool. The likelihood of getting a better deal is a lot higher.

The ATC is a pretty simple device and a number of other manufacturers have copied it. Keep your eyes out for look-alikes that are a bit cheaper. It's possible that they are not as well finished as the BD unit. Ask to fondle a few of them and run your fingers around the inside where the rope runs. Hand back any that have rough seams from the forging process.

Oh, and you might want to check out Rock Hardware. Click the link on the left hand edge. Steve will give you good prices and mail the stuff to you.