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Warning: This carabiner is not for everybody. It's geared towards the most ambitious 1-2% of the climbing market. The biggest goal of the 19G is to keep innovation alive by not focusing solely on products for the 99%. Edelrid is focusing on pushing the limits, and hopes to help advance the industry by showing where the next improvements in gear could be made, all the while ensuring their gear is still safe and functional.
After hearing the theory behind the design that makes this the “first women’s harness” I couldn’t help but agree that it has the most intentional lady-based design of any harness on the market. After hanging in the harness, playing with the buckles and feeling my back drop out when I opened a buckle while loaded, I was officially sold. There’s no other company that is approaching the subject of women’s hip angles in harness design. I find it easy to get behind any brand that’s willing to..." go to full review
If you found the Nano 23 usable, you should absolutely love the improvements of the Nano 22. And, if you didn’t enjoy your Nano 23 experience, you have no reason to rule out the Nano 22. Although it bears the same name and is similar in size, the 22 is a completely different carabiner. Fortunately for us, these vast improvements haven’t even changed the price.go to full review
Both of these harnesses are light-weight minimalist harnesses and are not meant for extended hanging. That said, comfort was still a top priority in design, and you’ll see that in the wider padded areas and also in the placements of the stitching. The design also incorporates features that provide a more natural range of motion. These harnesses will be best suited for sport climbing at the crag.go to full review
I’ve seen a lot of online debate contesting the usefulness of this carabiner, the naysayers claiming it’s a “gimmick” and a “solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.” Many folks are excited about the new innovation albeit a little hesitant to commit.
I agree that this debate is most similar to the question of an ATC vs GriGri. Is it necessary that everybody change over their locking ‘biner fleet immediately? No. Do Twin Gates assist in reducing risk? Yes. Is it worth consideration..." go to full review
Edelrid says this device was made for beginners, but any top-roping or single-pitch climber will enjoy the benefits. The Jul 2 provides a softer catch than most brake-assist devices, helps establish good belaying habits, and will last forever thanks to the steel core. And, since the handling is so similar to a tubular device, you’ll easily be able to switch between devices without needing to learn new techniques.
If you want a device for top-roping and single-pitch lead belaying, the..." go to full review
After being a huge skeptic, Bill Belcourt (head of BD R&D) says the Snaggletooth is the only crampon he climbs on now. The horizontal monopoint platform appears to have a significant stability advantage over traditional vertical monopoints. With benefits for alpine and mixed climbers of all levels, the horizontal monopoint could become the most versatile monopoint on the market.go to full review
Like most Petzl products, this harness looks damn good. And there is also lot of useful technology below the surface. Packing down to the size of a burrito, this harness follows the mountaineering ethos: reduce weight, reduce bulk. Yet the majority of the design decisions are devoted to increasing comfort for all climbers, as Petzl’s quest for the lightest and most comfortable harness continues.go to full review
The biggest advantage of the DMM Pivot is the ease of lowering your partner in guide-mode. It takes almost no physical effort to release the load, and you benefit from the added safety of a controlled belay. If you are a guide, or often use guide-mode while bringing up your partner(s), the Pivot is game-changing in time and safety.go to full review
Metolius Ultralight Master Cams are crazy light. If you’re going for the lightest protection around then you’ve found your match. The loss of the thumb loop will be mourned by many, but such are the sacrifices necessary for a 20.8% weight reduction. The added sizes really round out the lineup with an added bonus of no change to the price, despite the additional R&D required to get them to market.go to full review