PitchSix has created the worlds first adjustable angle belay glasses. With a small easy-to-use lever, you can adjust the angle of the prism to follow your climber up the wall. This image from PitchSix...
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Edelrid and Mammut were the first two companies to take extra measures to ensure their slings were bluesign® certified. They worked closely with bluesign® to create certified ropes and slings. bluesign®...
REI is having one of their annual sales from March 20th through April 6th. This includes their famous 20% off coupon for one retail item, and members also save an extra 20% off one Outlet item to. (Are...
When I think about a good climbing helmet two things come to mind: fit and durability. Fit is important to me because an ill-fitted helmet can impair your vision and make your climbing more difficult and even...
There are a few features that make climbing shoes more eco-friendly and/or sustainably made. One of the most sustainable efforts you can make is to resole your climbing shoes instead of buying new ones....
Can you name more than 10 mountaineering boot brands? Most climbers that we ask can’t. That’s why we’re listing all the climbing boot brands (and makers). And, if you want to see all these boots...
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“Sustainable” or “Eco” harnesses are challenging to find. The main reason for the lack of sustainable options is because harnesses are made of a mix of textile, foam, and metals....
In 2020 Black Diamond is dramatically changing their carabiner line. Most notably, all their snag-free wiregate hood wire carabiners are nixed. This post goes over what’s new, what’s gone,...
Many climbers wish their wiregate carabiners had clean keylock noses. This makes total sense. Wiregate carabiners are light, can have great gate actions, and are even better at withstanding gate shutter...
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The most eco-friendly ropes on the market today are Bluesign-certified, have PFC-free waterproof coatings, and/or are made of “recycled” material. Bluesign Ropes Edelrid – all dynamic...
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There are no UIAA or CE certifications, tests, or requirements for sustainability or eco-friendly efforts in climbing gear. Some companies are measuring, tracking, and reducing their environmental impact,...
Although I’m telling you about DPM Climbing please do not go to DPM’s website – more (or sudden) traffic will make Google think it’s a good resource. From 2011 to ~2017, DPM Climbing...
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