Outdoor Prolink

Evolv’s Kronos (2019) are great all-around shoes that perform well across a wide range of rock and in the gym. I love the high level of comfort the Kronos has to offer as well as the ease of use when putting them on and taking off. My only wish would be for the slight downturn to hold its shape better, as it flattens out when the shoes are broken in. Overall, Evolv crushed it with the 2019 Kronos! I have already recommended the Kronos to others who have bought and are happy with them as well..." go to full review

The versatility, durability, and weight of the Canary 8.6 is almost unmatched which allows it to excel as an alpine rope. With a triple certification, this rope is also highly versatile and can be used in many different ways.  Since I tested this rope over the summer months I was only able to get miles of rock climbing out of it, but come winter and spring I will be pushing the Canary 8.6 into mixed, ice, and snow climbing.  With my experience with the rope up to this point, I predict the..." go to full review

All in all, the Zone has proven to be a great climbing shoe. If you are looking at a shoe for steep and hard climbing that won’t break the bank, the Zone is the shoe for you. My only reservation would be for any of my flat-footed friends out there, as downturned shoes are rough on flat feet. Regardless of the shoe you buy, make sure you try it on to get the right size and fit for your feet. Happy sending!go to full review

All in all, this was a perfect shoe for my intro to the climbing world. I am so stoked to push my Kiras to the limit as I improve my skill. Whether you’re starting from zero prior knowledge (like myself) or already know what you’re doing, give the Evolv Kiras a shot!go to full review

As a person with a pretty narrow foot, I was really appreciative of the support and lace-up compatibility this shoe had to lend. The TC Pro offers both comfort and durability, keeping your feet feeling strong after a long day of climbing. From slab to crack climbing, this shoe is the jack-of-all-trades for someone who is trying to stay versatile and have the most fun!go to full review

This device is designed to operate as any other tube style belay device: you belay (top rope and lead) and lower as you would with a standard tube device. This helps keep the functionality and usability of the device at a very low learning level. The best benefit I found was giving this device to clients to belay me or others with as it operates the exact same as our tube devices with the added function of the back up: lower too fast or climber falls without a hand on the break strand? No..." go to full review

I took this harness out climbing both at the crag and the gym to see how it felt, and it is definitely comfortable. The wide waistband is extremely comfortable, and their V-Flex shape is a game changer. When taking big sport whips or chilling at a hanging belay, I didn’t notice any pinching or tugging in places I wasn’t used to. Unfortunately, this harness hasn’t solved the problem of ‘thigh loops being the right size, but waistbands being too large’ for me. I had plenty of space pull away..." go to full review

In the past few weeks, I’ve taken them out in the Santa Monica’s a few times, to Bishop, Red Rock, and even bouldering in Joshua Tree. At first I was a bit worried that I would have to be dealing with the laces so much having only worn velcro or slip on shoes for the past seven years, but taking them off is a breeze and, as I stated before, I rarely even spend the time to tie them up because the form hugs my foot so well.go to full review

If you want a bomber all around ice tool that can serve you well cragging at the ice park as well as climbing mixed routes high in the alpine, this is the tool for you.  Its low weight makes it a dream for long approaches to routes in the backcountry and allows you to fight off the pump you get from swinging heavy tools repeatedly.  I would give these tools a 4.5/5. The only reason it didn’t get a full five is the lack of a spike on the end of the shaft for plunging.go to full review

These shoes are designed for steep sport climbing and bouldering and that’s what they do best. Five Ten is known for a narrower toe box, but the Aleon’s have a wider toe box that accommodates users with wide feet. Due to the tight fit, they hold up well when heel hooking, and also perform very well on the smallest edges.go to full review