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Harness Ice Clipper Slots & Ice Clipper Add-ons
If you’re ice climbing you’ll likely want a way to hold ice screw(s) on your harness. This is…
What Are Full Body Harnesses?
Full body harness have been used in industry for decades as PPE for professionals working at height, such as steel…
What is a Belay Loop on a Harness Used For?
What is a Belay Loop? A belay loop is the main connection point between a climber and their climbing equipment.…
How Does Gender Affect Climbing Harnesses?
Today there are many models of Women’s and Men’s specific harnesses available. How these models differ…
Harness Buckles – What’s the difference?
Harness buckles appear in two main places, on the waistbelt and, usually, on the leg loops (there are fixed leg…
Is My Harness Safe to Climb in?
One way to know if your harness is actually tested and rated for the task at hand is to check and see if it is…
Can You Go To The Bathroom With A Harness On?
Yes, you can go to the bathroom while wearing a climbing harness, in most cases. It all depends if your harness…
Fixed vs Adjustable Leg Loops: Which is Better?
What does better mean when talking about fixed vs adjustable leg loops? Is it the fit? The range of possibilities?…
Why Is It So Hard To Find A Harness That Fits?
We’re going to dive into how sizing works for climbing harnesses and how to navigate what the brands are…
Sensitivity and Stiffness in Climbing Shoes
The subject of sensitivity in climbing shoes is a nerdy one. When climbers start talking about how a hold feels,…
Volume & Gender in Climbing Shoes
Shoe volume refers to the overall space that your foot can take up inside the shoe. This volume is determined by…
How to Fit Climbing Shoes
When you’re looking for climbing shoes, there is a ton of information available to help you understand the…
Choosing the Right Climbing Shoe
One thing we talk about a lot at WeighMyRack is just how complicated shoes are. When we research a piece of gear,…
How Much Downturn Do You Need?
When comparing the performance of one climbing shoe to another, one of the words you often hear is downturn. From…
High Asymmetry vs Low Asymmetry : Which is Best?
Climbers often talk about asymmetry when comparing climbing shoes, but what does it mean exactly? Ultimately…
How Climbing Shoes are Made
The process of making a climbing shoe takes many steps, all of which are performed by hand. We cover the building…
Climbing Shoe Size Ranges
Rock climbing is only possible to do well when you have a shoe that fits your foot. Climbing shoe size ranges are…
Velcro vs Lace vs Slipper : Which Closure is Best?
When you look at a big wall of shoes, one of the most obvious differences is the closure: velcro, lace, or…
What is PPE in Rock Climbing?
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. In the climbing world, PPE is gear that directly impacts your…
Unlined VS Lined Shoes
Generally speaking, a lined or unlined shoe will not make a huge difference in your climbing experience. However…