The two loops on the end of BD’s Rabbit Runner are different sizes, similar to how a quickdraw is set up: one loop is tighter, meant to hold the carabiner that you would clip the rope to, while the other is looser. Personally, I would prefer two looser loops—the tighter one just seems more of a hassle for racking and un-racking the runner than anything—but this is a minor note.go to full review
Ultimately, this rope has way more great features than negative, and I am thrilled to keep testing its boundaries across the board. Sure, its small diameter might make your climbing partners nervous at first, but every partner I’ve had who doubted the rope’s diameter changed their mind once they gave it a try. The Canary Pro Dry is an incredibly light, versatile, smooth-handling cord. Given that Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold used it during their speed record on the Nose, it..." go to full review
Ditching the “2” in their iconic belay device’s name, Petzl has updated this assisted-braking classic by expanding the range of ropes it can accommodate: from 8.5mm to 11mm. In other words, what was formerly the Grigri 2 is now just the Grigri (it has the 2’s smaller size viz. the original model, and weighs 6.2oz), and it’s been retooled to work with the new ultra-skinny single ropes. I’ve been a Grigri convert since I first laid hands on one in 1992, so was well versed in the device’s pros..." go to full review
Fact: I have fat big toes. Pointy, downturned rock shoes aren’t my friends. But I wear them because of their promise of precision and power. After two months in the Women’s Ra—adapted (slimmed down) specifically for the female foot—I’m convinced they’re an all-around performance shoe that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. The buttery, Stretchtex microfiber upper and pillowy tongue canceled out pinch pain, while a rubber strip over the toes protected my piggies in hooks and jams.go to full review
The eye-catching Sensa is a downturned, asymmetrical shoe with a unique fit that—thanks to the EdgeTek wraparound midsole tied into the front rand—drove remarkable power into the outer foot, making for strong outside edging. I sized a half size down from my SS, and was glad I did—you want these snug. The 4mm Fuse sole was grippy and sensitive, and the molded heel cup may be the most locked-in of any slipper I’ve climbed in. This light, airy slipper is a machine on the steeps!go to full review