[Traci]

Thanks - I traditionally embrace buying American, however Petzl is a staple for rope-ascention-type specialized gear. I definitely have a reason to look into American companies who might make this type of thing.

Too bad that caving event vendors traditionally sell the French-made/list-company-made equipment... *sigh*

[1stMarylandRegiment]

You're right - I should have included Petzl with Vibram - forgot about the vertical sports.

But then I'm a horizontal recreator