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from Norwalk, CT on 5/11/2008
I was hoping to get the older model with the rotating cams for self arresting, would like to know why this model was discontinued
from CT on 1/9/2008
Used to use an ATC-XP for the added friction on new dry ropes. The Reverso has every bit as much friction but is possibly the smoothest belay device I have ever used despite the fact that the new reverso's have sort of ribbed teeth on the braking side of the device. We'll just have to see how the teeth wear.
from burlington, vt on 12/22/2007
The reverso locks really well, but just beware that it can sometimes be hard to pull the rope through when it's in autolocking mode - warn your follower that it might take a while to take up the slack the first few times. Also, be weary of trying to lower someone while in autolocking mode - practice first, before you get into an epic.
from Eastern Tennessee on 12/6/2007
Great for multi-pitch routes so you can belay directly off an anchor, otherwise there's no point in spending the extra [$].
from nyc on 3/19/2007
This is bigger than the ATC, but you can belay directly off an anchor and has very high friction due to ridges on the way to the brake hand.
from menlo park, ca on 9/25/2006
i got this as a backup for my BD atc. this thing is a bit frictiony. a lot more work to belay a leader with. i haven't used the autolocking top-belay feature, but that is the only advantage i can think of.