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I have used this device a couple of times and it's a bit unnerving. Believe me, I climb with all kinds of goofy gear and have rescue trained on many types of gear as well.

I have never seen a device that requires as much rope out to lock as this device does on rappel. The main concern I have with this device is that tree climbers use static lines and a lot of force can be generated on a 2 foot static fall. Add in climbers that climb above their anchors and we have a recipe for disaster.

Rock Exotica claims the slip before break is a device feature. Honestly, I think the manufacturer needs to find a way to make this device lock off more smoothly in mid rappel.

That said, the fact that this device can do SRT and DRT is pretty amazing. I have high hopes for the next version of this device.