This year at the OutDoor show in Freidrichshafen Germany we saw a over 100 new products that’ll be dropping in 2019.
As always, the chase for the “lightest usable” gear was in full effect. We also saw an incredible number of new and updated climbing shoes and noticed that brands are getting colorful; items that used to only be available in a single color will soon come in 3-6 colors.
Below you’ll find the brands in alphabetical order and prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
AustriAlpin
Goldfish belay device (color update)
69 € (sold as a carabiner/belay package), 68g (98g w/ carabiner), Oct ’18
Black Diamond
Zone climbing shoes
$139, Jan ’19
Combines a knit upper similar to the Momentum shoe with the downturned last of the Shadow, but stiffer than the Shadow. Will be available in high and low volume and 4 colors.
Halfdome, men’s
$59, S: 330g L: 350g, Jan ’19
The women’s Halfdome was updated last year, and now it’s the men’s turn.
Solution Guide Harness, men’s and women’s
$99, 394g med mens, 362g med women’s, Jan ’19
A burly-fied version of the BD Solution harness with super durable face fabric and slightly wider waist belt and leg loops. Takes the place of the Chaos.
ATC Guide (update) & ATC Alpine Guide (new)
$29.95, 73g, Jan ’19
Taking the ATC Guide and splitting it into 2 devices to make sure it performs well for all rope sizes. Another improvement: the guide mode hole is more oval-ized for reduced friction while belaying off an anchor.
ATC Guide: 80g, 8.1 to 11mm
Alpine Guide: 73g, 6.9 to 9mm
Camalot C4 (update)
$74.95 – 124.05 (price stays the same), 64g – 530g, Jan ’19
About a 10% reduction in weight and a design similar in appearance to the C4 Ultralights. Sizes 4-6 also have a special racking wiregate on the trigger that keeps the cam closed for more compact racking.
Mondo, Drop Zone, Impact bouldering pad (update)
same prices, Jan ’19
Updated fabric, buckles, suspension, and square reinforced corners instead of round corners.
Mondo: 20lb 6oz
Drop Zone: 9lb 7.5oz
Iimpact: 9lb 8oz
Rabbit Runner 110cm
~$18, 35g
13mm wide, 22kN, single strand sling with loops on the end to reduce weight of a doubled-over sling
Blue Ice
Choucas harness (update)
~$69, 128g, Feb ’19
Choucas Pro harness
~$109, 130g, Feb ’19
Addax
~$120, 140g, Feb ’19
Blackbird ice axe, 49cm
330g, Feb ’19
Classic all-purpose axe for glacier travel (comparable to BD’s Raven), it’ll come with head/spike protectors.
Bluebird ice axe, 45cm
363g, Feb ’19
For steep snow and couloirs it’ll come with a moveable pommel (comparable to BD’s Swift), it’ll come with head/spike protectors.
Hummingbird, 45cm
212g, Feb ’19
A titanium head and spike and aluminum shaft, it’ll also come with head/spike protectors. It’s 28g lighter than the Petzl Ride (steel head) and 7g heavier than CAMP Corsa (aluminum head).
Boa Leash
50g, Feb ’19
Hydra Leash
54g, Feb ’19
Beal
Back Up rescue system
Be Quick
Birdie belay device (update – new colors)
Boreal
Ninja (update)
Butora
Sensa Pro
Knit upper, molded toe rand
CAMP
Armour helmet (update)
315g
A new fit profile for a wider range of head shapes and sizes, along with an updated size adjustment wheel, and larger headlamp clips. Also with updated colors and designs.
Dyon rackpack
One of the most innovative keylock wiregates is now available in a rack pack.
Swing lanyard/positioning sling
For multi-pitch climbing, an adjustable lanyard for a quick, dynamic, tie-in at the anchor.
Climbing Technology
Tricky
29.95 €, Spring ‘19
DMM
Dragonfly Cams
$75, 51, 69 grams, Spring ‘19
Phatom HMS Screw, Quicklock, Locksafe
$18 – $26, 56g – 62g, Spring ’19
Captiv8 belay keeper
2g, $4 ($23 with the Phantom HMS Screw), Spring ‘19
Utilizing zip-tie style design, can be easily attached to most DMM locking carabiners
EB
Neo (update)
Europe only! Spring ’19
Priority on long lasting rubber for newer climbers.
Modjo
Europe only! Spring ’19
More breathable and with better grip than the entry level models.
Electron
Europe only! Spring ’19
The Electron has a rubber (OptimaX) with more grip than than the Modjo (above). It also has a more technical microfiber upper and a piece of rubber on the toe allowing better toe hooks.
Black Opium
Europe only! Spring ’19
A women’s velcro shoe with lower rand for comfort, thinner heel, sparkles.
Edelrid
GigaJul belay device
$50, ~100grams, March ’19
Shark Lite crampon
Europe only! 135€, 370g, March ’19
Attila Lite ice axe
Europe only! 75€, Feb ’19
Spoc progress-capture pulley
Salathe helmet
Jay & Jayne harness (update)
Now bluesign!
Finn harness (update)
Now bluesign!
Evolv
Venga (kid’s)
$49, Jan ’19
The length and width of the foot is easily adjustable. Breathable mesh make it even more comfortable and reduces odor.
Kronos & Kira (update)
$130, Jan ’19
A technical all-around shoe now with a deeper heel and color updates. Vegan.
Phantom
$185, Jan ’19
A Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson collaboration to create a powerful and sensitive shoe with complete rubber coverage on the forefoot. Vegan.
Note: color may change before release
Five Ten
Asym
~$110, Spring ’19
Asym Women’s
~$110, Spring ’19
Aleon
$180, Spring ’19
Grandstone
$180, Spring ’19
Dragon VCS
$170, Spring ’19
Dragon Lace
$170, Spring ’19
Fixe
Monkey 9.0
185€ 70m. Double dry, 60m – 200m. 58 g/m
Harnesses
Grivel
Salamander 2.0, Ghost, Ghost Evo, Zero (more colors)
Nov ’18
Pink, green, blue, black, yellow and white options.
Twin Gate’s (update)
Nov ’18
The gate now has a thumb indent that makes for easier opening. This update will come first on the Mega and Clepsydra and then extend to the rest of the line.
G22 Plus (replacing the G22)
Nov 19′
The front points will now be replaceable (similar to the G20 Plus update).
North Machine – Aluminum edition
Nov ’19
Previously only available in Carbon, it’ll now also be available with an aluminum shaft.
Ice Rock
Cougar
Carbon and Titanium crampon
La Sportiva
Katana (update)
Katana Wmns (update)
Python (update)
Python Wmns
Testarossa (update)
Mad Rock
Haywire
125 €,
With SF3 Rubber, it is the first shoe to have a single-piece fully molded toe box. The upper is knit, which increases comfort and reduces waste. The rubber molding reduces waste vs a cutout process.
Mammut
6.0 Glacier Cord Dry
$249.95 for the 30m, March ’19
9.9 Gym Classic & Dry
$129.95 for 40m length, 65 g/m. Dry will not be available in North America in the 9.9 gym, 219 €. March 2019.
Wall Rider MIPS
$179.95, 225g, Late ’18 – Same Wall Rider, just with MIPS technology added.
Metolius
Inferno II wiregate
36g, Summer ’18
Bravo II wiregate
32g, Summer ’18
Session II bouldering pad
Spring ’19
Redesigned flap closure that is easier to load and now covers the shoulder straps while bouldering.
Ocun
Neon
Neon 3
Neon 3 Lady’s
Ozone, Ozone Plus, Ozone Lady shoes
Nov 18 for Europe, Jan ’19 for US
The “Plus” version is a higher volume Ozone, and the Oxy Lady has a smaller heel
Oxy Lady
March ’19
Jett Lu
March ’19
Jett QC
March ’19
Eagle HMS (screw, 2-stage, 3-stage)
Early ’19
Round top, lightweight body, an ideal HMS design.
Condor HMS (screw, 2-stage, 3-stage)
Early ’19
Round top, lightweight body, belay keeper.
Petzl
Meteor (update)
80€, 220 grams, Jan. ’19
Reduced profile thickness, improved goggle compatibility, improved side protection
GriGri (Update)
70€, 175 grams, 8.5-11 mm ropes, Jan. ’19
Redesigned cam and face plate.
Reverso (Update)
28€, 57 grams, 8.5-10.5 mm single, 7.1-9.2 mm half, 6.9-9.2 mm twin ropes, Jan. ’19
Verso (Update)
20€, 55 grams, 8.5-10.5 mm single, 7.1-9.2 mm half, 6.9-9.2 mm twin ropes, Jan. ’19
Ange Express quickdraws (Update)
22€ – 24€, 63-78 grams, Jan. ’19
Slings get replaced by variable width Finesse dogbones available in 4 length and carabiner size variations.
Red Chili
Voltage & Voltage LV
140 €, Spring ‘19
Ventic Air
Europe Only! 90 €, Spring ‘19
Rock Empire
3B Akatta
Jan ’19
3-buckled harness
4B Akatta
Jan ’19
4-buckled harness
SCARPA
Arpia Men’s
Arpia Women’s
Furia 80
$260, Only 500 pairs will be made, all individually numbered.
Instinct VSW
Vapor V Men’s
Vapor V Women’s
Singing Rock
Rama belay device
84g, Jan ’19
For 8.7-11mm single ropes. Designed to work best with Singing Rocks Bora HMS carabiner’s.
Kata 9.7mm dry and non-dry
9.7mm, 4 layer dynamic rope increases abrasion resistance and durability
SNAP
Grand Snap, Snap, Guts, Bounce, Rebound, Stamina, Hop, Hip, Plaster
Europe only! All pads updated and are made with 100% recycled Polyester and are PVC free, Spring ’19
So Ill
The New Zero
$159, Out Now
The softest and most high performance shoe in So iLL’s line.
Free Range LV
$149, Out Now
The low volume version of the Free Range, a stiff and aggressively downturned shoe.
Stubai
Lever ice axe
Europe only! 99€, Oct ’19
Lasercut head, the shaft is bent twice, so it holds in the hand well and also plunges well.
Leash ice leash
Europe only!
Tenaya
Ais
March ’19
Mastia
March ’19
Stiffer than the Mundaka, a little fatter with more toe hook. A little wider, with velcro closure.
Wild Climb
Bat
Europe only! Nov ’18-Feb ’19 depending on region
Dagera
Europe only! Nov ’18-Feb ’19 depending on region
A re-style of the Gloios
To get this out to you as soon as possible, we opted to post photos with minimal details. If you want to know more about any of the gear you saw, let us know in the comments, and we’ll work to answer those questions ASAP.
We’ll also be filming the gear coming to the US at the Outdoor Retailer show later this summer. Let us know if there are any particular questions you have about the gear and we’ll ask the brands directly.
Tags: Beal Black Diamond Blue Ice CAMP DMM Edelrid Five Ten Grivel La Sportiva Mammut Ocun Petzl Scarpa

9 Comments
Wow!
Extensive listing — so great to be kept up-to-date on new gear.
Thanks WMR!
Tim
Thanks for your enthusiasm Tim!!
Alison, you guys always come through an just blow me away. This is awesome, eagerly awaiting more details.
Personally, I think the most satisfying way to add details would be to do each type of gear at a time, rather than by brand, but I’m sure you’ll get around to it as soon as you can.
Thanks for this feedback Nathan! For last year’s show we definitely split up the roundups in separate posts (ie, shoes, ice, general hardware, etc.) so it’s really cool to hear feedback that that was a preferred way to get the content. It makes sense – as you can self-select the gear you care about and get a clearer understanding of the options. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Great to see this!
Hello Alison,
Great post!
This Hugo from EB. I just want to give some precisions regarding our shoes.
The Electron is not the woman version of the Modjo. Modjo and Electron are 2 different shoes.
The Electron has a rubber with more grip than (called OptimaX) than the Modjo. It also has a more technical microfiber upper and a piece of rubber on the toe allowing better toe hooks.
Cheers!
YES! Thank you Hugo. Apologies for our brain overload – I’m going to update the post with these details now.
This is awesome! Can’t wait to my paws on the new C4’s. I have been thinking about getting a rack for a while. Glad I saw this before I went with the older design.
Thank you for this! Please keep it up!