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The gate opening is 1 mm larger than before, at 18 mm. The Metolius team accomplished this by shortening the bottom of the carabiner, elongating the gate and increasing the length of the top basket. This also resulted in a steeper nose angle. This is particularly beneficial to ensure that whatever is clipped into the ‘biner slides to the spine where the strength of the carabiner is, instead of getting hung up on on the nose.go to full review

The Matik has a big focus on usability and an extremely low impact force; major pluses when it comes to increasing the durability of everything in your system, from your rope to your pro to your partner.

CAMP has spent a lot of time crafting the Matik belay device, adding features to improve safety and increase equipment longevity. Of course, climbers must decide for themselves if these impressive features justify the price, but I’ll tell you this, if my belayer was buying a new..." go to full review

As every manufacturer, Trango wanted the handling and operation of the Vergo to be highly intuitive. Thus, they added natural cues that indicate how to hold the device. This includes a thumb knob and a forefinger rest to encourage the most ideal holding position. These added usability features are beneficial for strongly reinforcing proper belay technique, especially as more and more new climbers enter the sport.go to full review

I now routinely break out the CoDex for vertical to overhanging sport routes and find them quite comfortable considering they’re a half size too small. The combination of the single velcro strap and elastic tongue provides a secure fit and the cotton lining is comfortable against the skin. The slip-lasted CoDex utilizes an upper made of soft synthetic forward of the velcro strap and leather in the heel which seems to do the trick for my foot, keeping the shoe secure but comfortable.go to full review

CAMP states the Nano 22 is “the lightest fully-functional carabiner on the market with unique attributes that set it apart from other smaller carabiners.” This is one piece of marketing spray we actually have to agree with. If you’re looking to replace existing gear to drop weight at a great price, or if you are building a new trad rack and want to go with lightweight racking ‘biners, or alpine draws, the Nano 22 is an excellent ultralight option.go to full review

At $18.95 a pop, the Dura Draw can feel pricey. But if you were to buy the steel carabiner and mallion separately, you’re already over $19, so you’re essentially getting the swaged, galvanized steel dogbone for free. And in this case, we feel the price reflects the value. The easy-to-clip wiregate carabiner and the long-lasting cable dogbone make it an obvious choice for steep sport routes or convenient single-pitch anchors.go to full review

Straight out of the box I was amazed at the comfort of the Corona VCR. It’s not the highest performing shoe I’ve ever worn, nor is it touted as such, but if you’re looking for a comfortable shoe that will get the job done in a wide range of situations, the Corona is most definitely worth a look. After months of testing on everything from wet granite to polished limestone to overhanging sandstone, I understand why the Corona VCR is Red Chili’s top selling shoe. The combination of versatility..." go to full review

On paper the Vector is not a stand-out helmet; it’s not the lightest, it’s not the cheapest, and it’s not the most durable. Despite not being remarkable in any single area, the combination of a nice, storable harness system, relatively light weight, and high comfort make the Vector an impressive option. I’ve been extremely happy wearing it at the crags and in the alpine as we climbed our way across North America from Leavenworth, WA to the White Mountains of NH, to El Potrero Chico, MX...." go to full review