Gear Talk
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Beginning Trad Rack: What to Buy and What to Skip - 2.0
Climbers are asking all the time, what pieces of trad gear should I purchase first? Most new climbers are not looking to go out and break the bank on a full trad rack and want to know what pieces make the most sense to buy first. Here are Karsten Delap's suggestions.
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Let's Talk Chalk : Breaking Down Your Chalk Options
Let's Talk Chalk! Chances are, if you walk (or scroll) into a climbing gear store, there's likely to be an overwhelming number of chalk option... -
Butora Gomi Review
Summary The Gomi is a fantastic addition to the Butora show line, filling in a missing spot in their roster of high-performance footwear. This sh... -
Top Pick Belay Device for Alpine
If you were to take one belay device in the alpine which one would it be? There is one device that we believe is a great choice for alpine. Before ... -
Asana Crash Pads Review
Asana has designed and manufactured crash pads since 1999. Their home Base is in Garden City, Idaho. From the start, they focused on developing the... -
Top Gym Climbing Shoes 2020
There has been a major shift within the climbing industry in recent years. Many climbing shoe companies have branched their shoe models to accommod... -
Non-assisted Braking Devices vs. Assisted Braking Devices
There are two primary categories that belay devices fall under. Non-Assisted Belay Devices, and Assisted Braking Devices. This article covers so...