I have had the helmet for five years now and it is showing no signs of impending failure. None of the skinny plastic pieces seem compromised and the shell is still in great shape. Plus, the comfort factor is still high.go to full review

I have climbed with these shoes all over, and while they are a great shoe for many applications, there are a couple of things that they're just not meant for. Because of their flat last and slipper style, they don't do too well on steep, overhanging routes. The flat last doesn't allow you to toe in very well on incut holds, and the slipper construction can tend to slip off while heel-hooking, at least in the way that I sized them. They also are not great for longer vertical routes -- at..." go to full review

If you are looking for a main pad that will save you a trip to the hospital every time, this is the pad for you. You place it under the move you're going to fall off of the most, and you keep it there. You look for the white dots and you aim to land on them. This pad will last you years, and combined with the other Domino pads, would create the best landing platform a helicopter could ever want.go to full review

The bottom line is the GriGri 2 has an amazing reputation in the climbing scene all over the world. It is a safer option than any tube belay device and it can do things that other belay devices can't. There are other assisted belay devices out there but they are almost all just a knock-off of this device. I highly recommend the GriGri 2.go to full review

The cams are easier to spot on the harness, as Black Diamond colored both lobes to match the size of the cam, instead of only two out of four on the old ones. Experienced climbers who have plugged gear for years may not notice this. But beginner climbers desperate to spot that No. 1 before they lose grip will dig it.go to full review

The Vibram XS Edge rubber is as good as any “stickier” resole rubber I’ve used. New, they should last you for a couple of seasons. Then the burly Italian construction will further last you through multiple resoles. With years of use, the Instinct VS’s are sure to become your trusted companions.go to full review