I don't think George is implying that the Kong dualcenders are inferior.
Maybe, though. What's clear is 'don't buy inferior gear'. Well, of course.
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Kong products, especially the double cammed handle ascenders should be used with extreme care
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All climbing gear, including ascenders should be used with extreme care.
George, who has better dual-handled ascenders? As Ronny B says, having the handle gives a climber an advantage. Additionally they don't have to be disassembled to put them on and take them off and one side can be used independently of the other. These are also advantages, not in the dualscenders, though.
I will use the dualscenders as backup to the Kongs, but would only use the dualcender as a sole ascender if it were the only option. This is not a personal preference. We use the safest gear that will offer is the most in performance.
A simple captive bar is missing for the Kong Duals. I have written Kong about a couple improvements, they have only incorporated one, a couple years ago. The other improvement can be created here at our end for about a dollar, a piece available from any hardware store.
Still, the improvements could be created at the Italy end and it would be nice if they did.