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When it comes to time spent on rock, the Splitter from Outdoor Research did ok, but for the most part left us wanting a bit more out of the glove. Thin hands and parallel cracks definitely benefit on rock types that break cleanly like sandstone and granite, but when the shape of the crack requires any protection or padding against sharp edges, irregular sides, or knobby protrusions, the Splitter lacks the heft and left our hands bruised and sore. Worn undersized, they definitely felt more..." go to full review

When comparing to all other gloves on the the thin/flexible side of the market, the Jamrock definitely stands out as a chunkier, more padded and stiffer glove. They’re tough to size correctly, though sizing down a bit hasn’t produced too many issues for our testers. Durability of the finger loops is a bit of a question mark, though we haven’t personally witnessed any blowouts, so those expecting to really wrench and abuse a pair of crack gloves should be wary. Overall we’ve found them to be..." go to full review

At first this grippyness seems like it would at least be nice to have on slippery rock types, and to some extent that is true. These gloves definitely grab soapy overclimbed limestone and polished granite better than any other we’ve tried, but the unfortunate poor performance of every other aspect of them greatly outweighs this. It doesn’t matter how sticky a glove is if you can’t get it in the crack, move it in the crack, or trust it in the crack.go to full review

The G7 Hand Jam are a good option for those who aren’t looking for sticky rubber, padding or structure. Like all crack gloves, they are way easier to deal with than removing all you knuckle hair or for those with allergies to tape; those needing more than skin coverage from a glove might do better with a bit more structured glove.go to full review

We’ve found the performance of the Grivel Star Crack Gloves to be fairly good in most areas we’ve tested them. They do struggle from an ironic twist that their very sticky rubber backing makes them difficult to use in thinner scenarios, but we have found ourselves reaching for them often when climbing in areas of heavy travel where jams can be more polished. These gloves feel very different on the hand than every other glove we’ve tried and we think that is because they are not made to be a..." go to full review

Overall the performance of the BD glove on various rock was fairly consistent with what we found for most of the gloves we’ve tested. The key takeaways with where this glove performed best had to do with the consistency of the inside of the crack and its shape. They have felt the most secure and natural on softer sandstone and in splitter, even cracks. Once the shape of the crack starts to flare out (where the crack is wider on the outside than the inside) their thinner materials lack the..." go to full review

Since Neon sent me these Speedracks for this review I would say I have upgraded my organization game quite a bit. I no longer have to clip all my wide gear in a chain that will inevitably frustrate me when its time to take one piece off. I now know that every sling in the bottom of my 55L bag is for climbing and not some tangle of knots that keeps my micronuts and minicams separated from my rack. I no longer have a pile in the floorboard when I’m returning from a day of climbing, and I don’t..." go to full review

You have the power to make your gear organized to have faster and smoother transitions. Whether you use a Love Handle (or similar alternative), organizing your gear will make for a cleaner start to the day. It can also make moving between climbs significantly faster.In cragging situations, the Love Handle (particularly the Double Rainbow edition) gives a leg up over a standard sling in every way other than price. If you can’t personally justify the cost to splurge on yourself, we think the..." go to full review

I like the Petzl Corax LT. The foam is far more comfortable compared to Black Diamond’s Momentum. I have had to learn how to unclip from my gear loops slightly different, but it hasn’t stopped my progress. Before buying, though, measure your hips and your thighs to receive a harness geared toward your size.go to full review

In short, if you’re going to be up there wasting away on the big stone choosing to let your body wither and your brain crumble, you might as well be standing in the ladder that suits your style best. At the end of the day, that wall rat will always stumble to his bivy behind the bear boxes with conviction that he had you beat but as long as you keep getting after it, let them stare up at your headlamp as you use whatever ladder you like.go to full review