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Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

Breaking in New Climbing Shoes | How to Guide

A range of simple tips, tricks and techniques for softening up your fresh pair of performance climbing shoes.

January 29, 2024
3 minimum gelesen

Caring for Your Climbing Harness | How to Guide

For any sport, trad or alpine climber, your harness is an essential bit of kit. With this in mind, why not dig out your harness and follow this easy-to-follow guide to inspection and cleaning.

August 12, 2021
3 minimum gelesen

Trad Climbing with Kids & Young Adults | How to Guide

Father and son take a serendipitous journey into the world of traditional climbing, and offer some thoughts and tips for others looking to do likewise.

July 06, 2021
4 minimum gelesen

DMM Sling & Rope Inspection | How to Guide

This video covers the inspection, cleaning and care of your DMM slings or ropes, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of slings or ropes.

June 07, 2021
1 minimum gelesen

Rock Shoe Care | How to Guide

An article offering you some helpful tips on how to care for your rock climbing shoes and keep them in great condition.

May 21, 2021
3 minimum gelesen

DMM Cam Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

The following video covers the inspection, cleaning and lubrication of your DMM cams, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of rock climbing camming device.

April 29, 2021
1 minimum gelesen

DMM Carabiner Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

This video covers the inspection, cleaning and lubrication of your DMM carabiners, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of carabiners.

April 28, 2021
1 minimum gelesen

Training at Home | How to Guide

A few weeks in to lockdown and the flames of motivation are beginning to dwindle, but don’t worry - we got you.

January 28, 2021
4 minimum gelesen

Route Reading | How to Guide

Route reading skills are essential. Neil Gresham gives some sound advice and tips on improving this important aspect of climbing.

October 09, 2020
4 minimum gelesen

Fitting a Removable Fingerboard | How to Guide

Perhaps you can’t get down the climbing gym as easily as you’d like, or you’re simply looking for a way to top-up your training regime. Either way, having access to a home fingerboard, or hangboard as they're sometimes known, is a great option to have.

March 18, 2020
2 minimum gelesen

Bouldering Etiquette and Respect the Rock | How to Guide

November 26, 2019
3 minimum gelesen

Coiling a Climbing Rope | How to Guide

Learning to coil your rope is an import skill for any climber wishing to trad climb outdoors. Here we show you how to undertake the Butterfly Coil, arguably the most popular method.

February 06, 2019
1 minimum gelesen

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Breaking in New Climbing Shoes | How to Guide

Caring for Your Climbing Harness | How to Guide

Trad Climbing with Kids & Young Adults | How to Guide

DMM Sling & Rope Inspection | How to Guide

Rock Shoe Care | How to Guide

DMM Cam Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

DMM Carabiner Inspection & Maintenance | How to Guide

Training at Home | How to Guide

Route Reading | How to Guide

Fitting a Removable Fingerboard | How to Guide

Bouldering Etiquette and Respect the Rock | How to Guide

Coiling a Climbing Rope | How to Guide

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