The first thing that struck me when handed a bunch of these new Proton Quickdraws was "crikey they are uuuugggly". So much so that I was reluctant to even hang them off my harness. Thankfully a nearly deserted Cornice and encroaching darkness persuaded me. These are quite possibly the nicest handling quickdraws I've ever used.
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At the end of last year, Pete Whittaker and Dan McManus completed the second ascent of Secret Passage. An epic 5.13c (8a+) on El Capitan (see Pete's blog here).
While tackling the 15th pitch, Pete was also giving the new Syncro harness an extremely thorough test. Here's a review he has written for us: Continue reading
There really isn't a downside to this device - climbing guides in particular will absolutely love the Pivot. Continue reading
Trimming weight off my rack is a constant obsession, so everytime a new lightweight piece of gear comes out, I've got to get in on it. Edelrid's dinky little Nineteen G krab is the lightest karabiner on the market, Continue reading
Chris throws aside his preconceptions about Y&Y belay glasses. Continue reading
James takes the Togir Light harness out for some summer sport action.
This is one good looking harness! Continue reading
The DMM Flight Sport Climbing Pack - Perfect for sport climbing, cragging, bouldering - and cabin luggage on the flight there. Continue reading