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Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 1:35 pmby roysta
Anyone in here have personal experience with these packs, in particular the 55 ?
It weighs only 1.53kg and ticks a few boxes for me, but I'm wondering if it sits too high for climbing.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 3:29 pmby wayno
no but i have an axiom 40, has the reactiv harness as well. i find it' sits fine on me, but mine comes in two sizes, i'm 511 , got the medium size... its at its limit for me... they sized me in the shop for the medium...
anyone selling black diamond should have a sizing measurer to work out what size pack you fit..
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 4:19 pmby roysta
Thanks Wayne.
I'm 5'9" but my torso sizing puts me into a large according to BD's measurement scale.
Bivouac have them on sale so a bit hard to try.
The 55 looks good, it was just the height I had going through my mind.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 4:23 pmby wayno
any reason why you want the speed? if you get the infinity 50 or 60 its 200gm more and you can adjust the back length, the hip belt can be moved up and down
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 4:58 pmby roysta
Mainly because it's purely for climbing, the Alps, the weight's good and Bivouac's price is good ($239)
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 5:11 pmby roysta
I can get an Infinity 50 for AUD224, so not much difference.
It looks ok to I must say.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 5:22 pmby wayno
if the side pockets prove a hassle, they could easily be cut off. the back pocket is less likely to get in the way but you could get rid of that if need be as well... its handy having the added ability to change the back length
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 5:23 pmby wayno
if the side pockets prove a hassle, they could easily be cut off. the back pocket is less likely to get in the way but you could get rid of that if need be as well... its handy having the added ability to change the back length
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 6:01 pmby roysta
ok, I've heard your message and ordered the Infinity, the price was good I must say.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 6:11 pmby wayno
he he, i've got five black diamond packs, the girlfriend has one as well...
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 29 Jun, 2013 6:37 pmby roysta
I think you need to get a life away from BD.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 06 Jul, 2013 3:57 pmby roysta
Wayne, an excellent pack, sits beautifully and should do exactly what I want it for.
Re: Black Diamond Speed climbing packs
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Sat 06 Jul, 2013 4:22 pmby wayno
stoked for you mate,,, you're now a discerning connoisseur of black diamond....
they decided to completely redesign the pack and thats what you end up with,