{"product_id":"bg-gear-sqwurel-5","title":"BG GEAR - SQWUREL 5","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBG GEAR - SQWUREL 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#000000\"\u003eBest Rappel Device (for long rappels) EVER! New and Improved 5th Edition !!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:nunito,sans-serif; font-size:14px\"\u003eSqwurel - canyoneering rappel device with quick, simple on-the-fly friction adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter using my prototype for a year and a half, I am convinced this is the best rappel device ever for long rappels. The ladder allows friction adjustments while on rappel and free-hanging (or not). The ladder allows for close increments of friction to be used, so your friction can be perfect every time, even if you chose wrong when going over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe downside is that it requires attention to be paid to the device while rappelling. Moving your brake hand to the side, out or in, can pop the rope out of the notch, resulting in a sudden loss of friction. Perhaps I flop my arms around more than most… Version 3 decreases the pop out tendency significantly. While I would not use it in Class C canyons (where I am an arm-flapping advanced BEGINNER), many real Class C canyoners in the PNW like and use the Sqwurel on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot so hot with double ropes, but OK. It does twist up (sqwurel) the rope more than most devices. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canyonzone.com\/a-69796541\/exotic-decend-devices\/sqwurel-v3-ld-luster-raw\/#description\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSqwurel3\u003c\/a\u003e is said to have solved the twisting problems… I remain a skeptic until I have some time on the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI had been going through 2 Piranas a year, and got a year and a half out of my proto, though it is fair to say I drove it further than is reasonable, because new protos were not available. So I think this device is twice as durable as a \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=petzl+pirana*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePirana\u003c\/a\u003e or\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Sterling+ATS*\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Sterling+ATS*\u0026amp;type=product\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(102, 73, 115); text-decoration-line: none; padding-bottom: 0.05em; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(102, 73, 115, 0.3); transition: border-color 0.15s ease-out 0s, color 0.15s ease-out 0s; overflow-wrap: break-word;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eATS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:lato\"\u003eNot so hot with double ropes, but OK. It does twist up (sqwurel) the rope about the same as other devices. Sqwurel5 is said to have improved\/solved the twisting problems… I remain a skeptic until I have more time on the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique tail of the Sqwurel provides economy of movement while making friction adjustments on-the-fly with minimal hand movement.  The economy of movement makes shifting gears quick, easy and intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The obvious benefit of on-the-fly friction adjustment is during long rappels where friction can be easily adjusted at any time to meet current demands.  On-the-fly friction adjustment shines in other less-talked-about areas too.  A few examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with minimal friction to downclimb into an awkward start, then increase the friction once over the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with maximum friction to swing over to a far-out-awkwardly-placed anchor, then decrease the friction to begin your descent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMomentarily reduce friction to cross a long horizontal section or pothole, then increase the friction again to continue the next stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the friction as needed while lowering a load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors are back!!\u003c\/strong\u003e I was able to source anodizing at a reasonable cost.  Many people asked for colors to come back and here they are!  FYI the Honey Badger color is difficult to photograph since how it looks depends on the light it is in.  I direct sunlight it takes on a silver look and looks close to raw aluminum but in lower light like in the shade, heavy cloud cover or indoors it is a subdued gold color.  The color shifting appearance of Honey Badger makes it a very interesting color but is difficult to photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 7075 T6 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.7 ounces \/ 133 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:muli,sans-serif; font-size:14px\"\u003e5.872 x 3.268 x 0.375 inches \/ 149.14 x 83 x 9.53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope Diameters:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm to 9mm (single Rope use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm to 8mm (double rope use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent number:  US 9636526\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions and Other Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bg-gear.com\/assets\/images\/Supporting%20Files%20-%20Products\/SQWUREL\/Instructions-SQWUREL-V5__Size8-5X11.pdf\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(51, 122, 183); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructions for Sqwurel V5 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(This Product)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BG Gear","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":55031919018327,"sku":"Sqwurel V5","price":55.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":55031919051095,"sku":"Sqwurel V5","price":55.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":55031919083863,"sku":"Sqwurel V5","price":55.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":55031919116631,"sku":"Sqwurel V5","price":55.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55031919149399,"sku":"Sqwurel V5","price":55.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8616\/6103\/files\/f649fb4b9e314d9a39d922d3d9ce2f41b97fec65_dc416c7e-73cf-43b9-9363-9f04fb7bd44b.jpg?v=1790879092","url":"https:\/\/canyonzone.com\/products\/bg-gear-sqwurel-5","provider":"CanyonZone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}