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DMM The Bug
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Single double or twin ropes - the Bug belay device can handle them all. The massively radiused edges are easy on your ropes whilst the ribbed profile improves grip and dissipates heat. | Site | Price | Postage | Total |
 | £13.99 | £2.95 | £16.94 |  |
 | £12.23 | £5.00 | £17.23 | |
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Reviewed by Jonathan (Birmingham) on 2006-01-04:
General comments: The DMM bug is a good all round device. It works well and has a reasonable level of friction. It does not jam easily, even after catching a fall, or when used on narrow end of HMS. It does not grab the rope while letting out or taking in when you don't want it too. I have owned one for many years, as well as using many other devices. It is my favourite device. It has stood the wear well, with a little scratching and some noticeable wear where the rope runs over the edges.
Rope size does have to be reasonably accurate. Smaller ropes (thin twins or doubles) are a bit sloppy, while the larger ropes (abseil in particular) can be hard, or even impossible to get in, due to the rather square shape. Some other devices do not suffer from this as badly as they have a more tapered shape. The DMM now does a smaller size for thin ropes, but there is still not one for big fat ropes.
In all a good device that does not suffer from grabbing, jamming or excessive wear with nice level of friction for all situations. As it should it has worked faultlessly in every situation.
Pros: No Grabbing.
No Jamming.
Durable.
Cons: None.
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