Archive for the ‘Climbing equipment’ category
Features climbing equipment that we have drooled over, spent our hard earned wages on and tested to destruction. If you have some climbing equipment that you would like to praise or pull to pieces on this site, please send your review to: gareth(at)rockclimbinguk.co.uk. If you sell or manufacture climbing equipment and you would like us to review it, please get in touch at the same email address and we’ll get straight back to you.
Moon Original School Holds
I have been in need of adding some new holds to my board for a while, to allow me to start to create some new and harder problems. After looking around I decided to try the Moon School Room holds set. A single set costs £100, which includes 40 handholds and 10 footholds. This represents [...]
Equipment for Winter Climbing
Introduction Last winter Hot Aches and Mountain Equipment released a great film called The Pinnacle. It shows two top modern climbers (Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner) recreating a series of pioneering ascents on Ben Nevis by Jimmy Marshall and Robin Smith in 1960. The film makes you realise how extraordinary the first ascensionists were, climbing [...]
Clothing for Winter Climbing
At last there’s been major snow in the Highlands! The raw weather of the last 10 days has meant big accumulations in all the climbing areas and although at the time of writing the avalanche hazard is rated Considerable, the forecast is for a good freeze-thaw cycle to settle a more stable snowpack for an [...]
ProBalm For Skin Repair
If like me, your leisure activities are tough on your skin you need to treat yourself to some skin repair. Climbing and bouldering can be particularly brutal. I’m sure you’ve all had those sessions where you feel like you left most of the skin from your fingertips on the wall. I know the guys from [...]
Merrell Outbound Gore-Tex® Jacket
The first thing my girlfriend said when she saw the Merrell, Outbound jacket was “Hmmm, it’s very girly. I think you should give it to me, it’ll suit me better”. Nice try Emma!!! What Merrell say about the Outbound Gore-Tex® Jacket Waterproof, breathable technical performance that’s ready to hike ridgelines and push ahead, the supple [...]
StoneMonkey Adrenaline Jacket
You may have read my recent review of the Dinas Supersnug Hoody from one of my new favourite clothing brands, StoneMonkey. I promised you a review of the Adrenaline Jacket too, so here it is. What StoneMonkey say about the Adrenaline Jacket Men’s warm windcheater jacket With ¼ zip fastening and drawstring hood to keep [...]
Christmas Gifts For Climbers
It’s only four weeks to Christmas, but what to give the climber who has everything? Well, climbers can never have enough gear so you can’t go wrong with a shiny karabiner, a state-of-the-art cam or a plush new chalk bag. The list below highlights some presents that any climber or mountaineer would love to receive! [...]
Merrell Moab Mid Gore-Tex® Boots
If you’re after a lightweight, comfortable, breathable, waterproof hiking shoe then read on. What Merrell say about the Moab Mid Gore-Tex® A breath of fresh air never looked so good or performed so well. Get the versatility your various exploits demand without losing your cool in this collection, which features an integrated mesh upper for [...]
StoneMonkey Dinas SuperSnug Hoody
I was browsing the web a few weeks ago and came across a brand that caught my eye. StoneMonkey are a clothing and accessory brand aimed squarely at the adventure market. I hadn’t really noticed StoneMonkey before so I foolishly assumed they were new. Not so, the brand has actually been around since 1994, how [...]
Arc’teryx – Probably The Best Workplace In The World!
If James Bond needed skiing or climbing gear, let’s be honest, he’d get it from Arc’teryx. Arc’teryx are the brand with the newest fabrics, the cleanest cut designs and the achingly cool logo; they are the closest thing in the outdoor industry to a secret society. But while on the ground in Vancouver, Canada, I [...]
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