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Exaggerating on which part? Aluminum rings suck? I've done a single climb on 3-4 different mfg's of rings, all are seriously grooved by the time I get back down. Getting 3-4 climbs on a set of rings kinda blows IMO. Steel would undoubtedly be better. The RG can be set from the ground...

Although I haven't tried steel rings, all aluminum rings I've used have sucked slobber encrusted hairy moose lips. I started traditional climbing on natural crotches, thinking people were nuts to spend $200 on a Rope Guide. After giving it more thought I bought one, now I have two, probably...

Friction Saver= Ring and ring? I have a hard time faulting a Rope Guide.

Working off a pulley is a most excellent way to save wear on the rope and make it easier to haul yourself about.

I've climbed on CMI's micro's before, although I'm also not a fan of Petzel's take on it. The normal TIP for me is a ART RG, which has a same size or smaller sheeve than the CMI Micro.