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| Majdag16. 08. 2016 18:29:41 |
... Svetilnik ... there are very few cables on Škrlatica, the decision is yours.
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| Trobec16. 08. 2016 18:51:37 |
On Razor there are even fewer, yet SVK is almost mandatory 
To a direct question I'll give a direct answer, yes it is 
It depends then on experience, self-confidence, feeling in the wall, ultimately also weather (e.g. wet wall in fog).
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| Smetar16. 08. 2016 22:38:45 |
SVK is desirable if it has the classic energy absorption method (braking plate and not absorber that tears), as it has greater functionality on ZZ paths. It has smaller force absorption on falls on harder ferratas.
Lower harness except if carrying an extremely heavy backpack on paths you're not up to. Vertical fall is dangerous regardless of harness or SVK.
Some "self-belaying system" is always welcome regardless of experience. As we never know when we might need belay (e.g. weakness, photographing, snack break, etc)
With little ingenuity we can belay (rest) even on peg...
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| coffee17. 08. 2016 12:41:44 |
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| M&P18. 08. 2016 12:23:49 |
Tempting, but it'll be quite difficult to get, Decathlon webshop doesn't have it anymore, on the Simond site there are no more products in the self-belaying kits category...
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| Smetar18. 08. 2016 12:36:41 |
Still 3 kits across Italy... so basically still available at Decathlon...
Maybe you can order this one from Italy through our Kibuba (http://www.climbingtechnology.com/outdoor/kit-e-set-da-ferrata/set-da-ferrata/classic-k-set); it's quite popular and supposedly cheap. You often see it in the Dolomites.
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| 5Xum22. 05. 2017 09:40:41 |
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| Tnt22. 05. 2017 13:58:10 |
The clips on this SVK bother me. If not skilled at clipping/unclipping SVK on cable, a queue forms quickly behind you. Otherwise ok. For SVK clips I'd recommend such from link (or similar - no need to pull mechanism down before clip to cable).
http://www.iglusport.si/trgovina/akcija/vortex-rewind/
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| sint22. 05. 2017 21:19:14 |
I have this from Iglu (bought discounted one), bf has the same from before I went with him only 1x though .. no problem for me. Those that stretch I don't like personally, so this SVK now on sale at Iglu, super
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| A.D.K.22. 05. 2017 23:43:53 |
Sometimes we did it like this (and still do now, when it's needed at all), we took two somewhat more compact carabiners (usually just "mamas") and a slightly thicker prusik all tied with figure-eights.... for the harness of course obligatory "mama" and you have a kit for "small money"...
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| dejanch24. 09. 2017 16:13:58 |
Hello. I dug up the Rock Empire Ferrata Dynastop self-protection kit in Kibuba. Price is good. Does anyone have experience with such a kit or what do you recommend. Thanks
Dejan
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| robi210727. 09. 2017 21:05:47 |
Since no one has given their opinion yet, I'll do it, if it helps you at all. I don't think it's bad. As much as I could learn from various sources when I was facing your dilemma, for SVK it's important that the carabiner gates are large enough to clip onto thicker protections, that the gates have a protector that prevents them from opening uncontrollably, that clipping/unclipping the carabiner is fairly easy (some newer models have one-touch system, like Edelrid Cable Lite 2.3 One Touch, but I think such gates are still too easy to open, which goes against safety), and that both arms of the SVK are long enough, and also elastic, so they don't flap around when you're not clipped in. Some kits already have an added short or third lanyard for resting (the SVK you're looking at doesn't have it). But all that is completely unimportant if the SVK isn't made and tested according to the latest standards. I doubt that in our serious stores with such gear you get ones that don't comply, but still. Unfortunately I can't help you much here. Try to find more opinions and info. I dug up this, if it's useful to you:
https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/rock-empire-dynastop-via-ferrata-set-review/
http://www.extremeclimbing.co.uk/use-of-rock-empire-via-ferrata-sets-statement-by-rock-empire-company-ltd/
In the end I decided for Black Diamond Easy Rider, which I got at Kibuba on clearance for very similar money as this one you're interested in. It had lots of very good reviews and in the end herd instinct pulled me too. Didn't go wrong. Good luck with the purchase.
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| dejanch28. 09. 2017 12:19:57 |
Thanks for the reply. Still debating which one to take..
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| Zebdi14. 07. 2020 08:12:22 |
Personally too expensive for me, otherwise ok. In Kibuba you can assemble a kit much cheaper...
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| vandica114. 07. 2020 14:19:34 |
I also think it's too expensive, since you can assemble a quality kit for about 160-180 eur in e.g. Iglu Sport or Kibuba (helmet, harness and self-protection kit).
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| vandica114. 07. 2020 14:19:52 |
I also think it's too expensive, since you can assemble a quality kit for about 160-180 EUR in e.g. Iglu Sport or Kibuba (helmet, harness and self-protection kit).
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| shoo1114. 07. 2020 14:58:48 |
Yes, definitely too expensive.
And it's not necessary that exactly that helmet/harness in the kit fits you. It's more worthwhile to go to Kibuba and/or Iglu, where there are sales now, and assemble a better custom kit for a lower price.
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| Krefi14. 07. 2020 16:54:14 |
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