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Outdoor Rock Climbing : How to Rappel

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:02:53 +0000

Rappelling requires using a figure-8 and a locking carabiner for a secure point of anchor, and it is best to rappel with a partner so each can inspect the other’s ropes and harnesses before leaning back. Understand the basic principles of rappelling with helpful advice from an experienced climber in this free video on rock climbing. Expert: Jeff Dopp Bio: Jeff Dopp has been climbing since 1980 and has climbed all over the country. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Climbing Harness Buying Advice

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:01:05 +0000

Climbing harness buying advice and tips for buying one. Full article www.supertopo.com By SuperTopo’s climbing gear review experts.

Power of Jam – Nico Favresse and Seán Villanueva on Climbing from Patagonia’s Tin Shed

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:59:08 +0000

Patagonia ambassadors Nico Favresse and Seán Villanueva spent four months in fall 2008 traveling western North America (the pair are from Belgium) with their climbing gear, a mandolin, a tin whistle and a penchant for hitchhiking. From Squamish to the Bugaboos to Yosemite to Indian Creek they did bold repeats, set new routes and played many a jam session along the way. For more multimedia stories from Patagonia, visit the Tin Shed: www.patagonia.com

Millet Hybrid Climbing Shoe – Women’s

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:09:09 +0000

Product Description
No matter what type of route you feel like climbing this weekend, the Millet Women?s Hybrid Climbing Shoe sticks you to the rock like stink on a monkey. This women?s-specific shoe fits most foot types and includes padding in the tongue and collar for all-day comfort. The Extra Toe Pad gives you more strength in the toe for wedging into cracks, and a polypropylene internal structure supports your foot for multi-pitch climbs. The triple hook-and-loop closure ensures a… More >>

Millet Hybrid Climbing Shoe – Women’s

How to Maintain Rock Climbing Gear : Runners & Tricams: Maintaining Rock Climbing Equipment

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:01:05 +0000

Learn how to care for and inspect runners and tricams as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip. Expert: Paul Helwig Bio: Paul Helwig is an avid rock climber with over 7 years of rock climbing experience. Paul was taught rock climbing at an indoor rock climbing gymnasium in the winter of 2000. Filmmaker: David Cornman

La Sportiva Katana Lace Climbing Shoe

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:14:59 +0000

Randall Scott Company – America’s Premier Outdoor Retailer
Upper: A combination of suede leather and Lorica®, tubular construction
Lining: Front and back Pacific lining
Weight: Gr. 470 per pair
Sole: Vibram® XS Edge 4 mm

Product Description
When you lace up the La Sportiva Katana Lace Climbing Shoe, boulders, cracks, and sport routes become your vertical dojo for epic ninja battles with gravity. An all-around climbing shoe with a slightly asymmetric design, the Katana Lace delivers on all types of routes or problems.

Product FeaturesMaterial: Lorica, leatherLining: [Forefoot, back] Pacific (synthetic)Sole: [Midsole] 1.1mm full-length LaspoFlex w/ P3; [Outsole] 4mm Vibram XS EdgeLast: … More >>

La Sportiva Katana Lace Climbing Shoe

How Lead Climbing Works and Gear

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:59:57 +0000

An explanation of how lead climbing works. Also, a quick look of some of the gear traditional/crack climbing gear.

La Sportiva Venom Climbing Shoe

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:06:46 +0000

Note: La Sportiva shoes are often sized narrower than other climbing shoe brands
Unlined leather upper in a slipper configuration with Vibram Web Rubber upper
Asymmetrical down-turned toe
Slip lasted construction (PD 85 last–same as the award-winning Testarossa)

Product Description
La Sportiva uses a Vibram Web Rubber toe cap on the Venom Climbing Shoes to give them an advantage above other slippers for ultra-steep boulder problems and sport climbs. This mesh cover provides excellent toe-hooking performance without inhibiting breathability on hot days. Slip into these unlined precision shoes and take full advantage of their down-turned toes for big roofs. The Venom Climbing Shoes use Vibram XS Grip rubber soles to keep you glued to the smalles… More >>

La Sportiva Venom Climbing Shoe

Parkour – Climbing buildings

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:56:57 +0000

Climbing on top of Natwest Bank

Rock Climbing Care and Safety : Harnesses : Tips for Caring for Rock & Mountain Climbing Gear

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:03:44 +0000

Learn how to wear and clip in a harness as well asother tips for climbing and mountaineering in this free rock climbing video. Expert: Daniel Schieffelin Bio: Daniel Schieffelin has a degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership from Sterling College in Vermont. He has worked outdoors in several stations. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso