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Leather vs Synthetic Climbing Shoes – Which is Best?
Synthetic materials are getting closer and closer to mimicking leather and have even mastered some aspects of…
Why Are Climbing Shoes so Expensive?
Climbing shoes feel expensive. They’re now about even with the price of a rope. In the 70’s (when…
All The Vegan Climbing Shoes
There are currently more vegan climbing shoes available than ever before. This is thanks mostly to the fact that…
Do I Use a Daisy Chain or a PAS?
First things to know: Daisies (aka daisy chains) are used for aid climbing to assist in stability and positioning.…
All The 17 Brands That Make And Sell Daisy Chains
Below you'll find all the brands that make/sell daisy chains. Daisy chains are most often used while aid climbing…
What is a Daisy Chain?
A daisy or daisy chain is a sewn piece of gear that aid climbers use to connect themselves temporarily to a piece…
All The 19 Brands That Make And Sell Personal Anchors
We’ve researched all the brands that are selling Personal Anchors and list them below (you can see and…
Personal Anchor System (PAS) Features Explained
There are a ton of options for Personal Anchor Systems available today. So what are some reasons why you…
What is a PAS (Personal Anchor System)?
PAS is an acronym for Personal Anchor System that refers to a sewn piece of gear a climber uses to connect…
Alternatives to a PAS
Many climbers choose to forego the PAS (Personal Anchor System) and instead connect themselves to anchors and…
What are Gear Loops and How Many to Choose?
Gear loops may seem simple: they exist on your harness to hold gear. So what are the subtle differences? We go…
Comparing Every Crack Glove Side By Side
Previously, WeighMyRack reviewed [nearly] every crack glove there is in great detail via individual crack glove…
What Does a Rope Fall Rating Really Mean?
There are a lot of myths about what a rope fall rating means and we’re here to set the story straight.…
How to Find the Best Fitting Crack Gloves
Finding the best crack glove to fit your hand will depend on a few measurements such as hand width, wrist width,…
The 11+ Brands That Make And Sell Crack Gloves
In the past 5 years the growth of brands offering crack gloves has exploded. Here are the brands currently…
How to Find Belay Glasses that Fit
Belay glasses are a non-adjustable piece of gear that only come in one size per model. This is why it’s…
Climbing Helmet Features Explained
With over 120 different helmets currently available for climbers, it seems like every climbing brand makes helmets…
All The 33 Brands That Make And Sell Climbing Helmets
We list every brand that sells rock climbing helmets (we don’t list helmets designed for professional use or…
Climbing Helmet Construction
The number of climbers that wear helmets today is on the rise, and whether or not they wear a brain bucket largely…
How to Fit a Climbing Harness (for Adults)
Below, we cover all the details of how to size and fit a climbing harness for the most comfortable experience. In…