Splitter Choss

So should you throw away your old devices and buy this one? No, of course not you greedy American! Those things work fine and you should keep them until they wear out. But if you are in the market for a new belay device, the Reverso 3 is the one I’d go with for sure.go to full review

Still, if you clip a lot of bolts, you may find it worth the investment, especially if you are looking to replace some worn and aging draws. There is no question in my mind that this is simply the finest quickdraw you can find on the market today. Sorry Petzlgo to full review

Overall, I have to say so far I dig this rope. But then again, what else would you expect from Petzl? With so many ropes to choose from these days, I’d definitely give this one a look if you are thinking about buying a new cord.go to full review

Simply put, the Ozone rocks and surprised me greatly in its ability to be much more than a harness for sport climbing at Rifle. For 6 weeks, climbing trad and multi-pitch in Yosemite and the Sierras this past summer, I found it was the only harness I needed and definitely the only one I wanted to pack. Grab one of these and you too can enjoy the feel of a super sleek, sexy, lightweight climbing rig that will make you feel like you can float up the rock, or at the very least hang effectively..." go to full review

Overall, these cams are highly recommended. Now I know there are the die hard Alien supporters out there, and to them these are probably the Anti-Alien, but if you want an offset cam that’s well made and gives you options for pro when nothing else will work, these are worth a look.go to full review

The folks at Metolius are a crafty bunch. It seems like they are always searching for the next best thing, or how to make existing products that much better. The Master Cams were huge, and then of course we got Offset Master Cams, which fill a small but important niche on any trad rack. Now come two more additions we like: the Long Draw and FS Mini Carabiners.go to full review

Now, it’s not all roses, but the only real gripe I have with the Elia is the size of the helmet (52-58 centimeters). This range is a little big for my head, and it’s a bit puzzling to me that they didn’t offer it in two sizes like their popular Elios and Altios models. Both of those have a small size with a range of 48-56cm, which is ideal for someone like myself. So if you know you need a smaller helmet, you should keep that in mind while checking out the Elia, as it might not offer a..." go to full review

All in all, I love this harness. I think the added margin of safety is worth the extra bulk and weight, plus it’s super comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate in buying another and have already recommended it to friends. Go to your local gear shop and give it a hang.go to full review

We topped out the route with an hour of daylight left, which was just enough to get us down the descent and back to our packs before the perpetual twilight of night time in Vegas set in. The rest of the week was filled with long climbs in the beautiful canyons of Red Rocks, and the GRIGRI2 was a trusty companion on every route.go to full review

In truth, I’d already decided this was an excellent rope, which should appeal to a wide range of folks. Beginners will appreciate how tough it is, as it should last for several seasons before you need to upgrade. Sport climbers can use it as a beater project rope that can take the abuse of repeated hangdogging, falls and TR sessions. Or if you want a well balanced all arounder that can handle everything from multipitch climbing to ice and will still feel dreamy at the sport crag, the XION..." go to full review