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8a Without Training? | Weekly Video

Ever wondered what it takes to climb a grade that might be out of your physical reach? Well Ben from the Hard Is Easy YouTube channel makes another appearance on our weekly video feature as he looks to find the answer. In typical Hard Is Easy style, this answer had to come in the form of scientifically tangible results and that meant getting the best number crunchers in the business on board – Lattice.

May 20, 2022
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Climbing Rope | Buying Guide

Knowing which climbing rope to buy can have you tied up in knots with an abundance of choice and so many confusing factors that determine a ropes use and suitability for you. But, don’t worry, by the end of this article you should have all the information you need to make the correct climbing rope purchase.

May 17, 2022
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Seb Bouin: MOVE | Weekly Video

This week’s video is a throwback to 2018 as we watch Seb Bouin projecting Move – an Adam Ondra test piece in Flatanger, Norway. With the news having broken this week that Seb Bouin has climbed his long-term Verdon Gorge project, DNA, we’re taking a look back at the route that originally defined Seb’s world class ability and marked his remarkable progression on the journey to climbing 9c. Eventually being his first at the 9b/+ grade (sadly not seen in the film), Seb clearly used this experience on Move as a platform to elevate his climbing to new levels.

May 13, 2022
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Harnesses | Get Outdoors Top 5

All the harnesses we sell will be suitable for use both indoors and out but, in this guide, we’ll take a specific look at a harness’ suitability for the outdoor disciplines, sport and trad climbing. Below we’ll suggest our top 5 picks for your first outdoor climbing harness, we’re going to keep our recommendations sensible (no minimalist, skimpy string alpine climbing models) and set an £80 price cap, this is your first harness, so it needs to have some degree of multi-functionality and comfort for prolonged use.

May 13, 2022
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Foiled with Hazel Findlay | Weekly Video

This week’s video comes from the coastal climbing hotspot of Pembroke where Britain’s leading lady, Hazel Findlay, takes on Muy Caliente! – a route originally climbed by Tim Emmett at E10 6c with the consensus having settled at a scary E9 6c. Climbing the route in June 2021, Hazel has continued this incredible form by becoming the second British woman to climb 9a with her ascent of Esclatamasters in Spain earlier this year (footage here). Both ascents place Hazel firmly at the pinnacle of Britain’s climbing scene, cementing her position as the Britain’s leading lady.

May 06, 2022
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Will Bosi's Czech Rampage | Weekly Video

What do you get if you mix Britain’s best sport climber and the dirty limestone caves that shaped the leading climber of our generation? You guessed it folks, someone has finally visited Adam Ondra’s home crags at Moravski Kras. Having been on a journey of climbing discovery that has seen him open new lines and repeat classics, Will Bosi has taken a break from the competition climbing scene to invest even more time in his outdoor projects. In this video he chats to Niall Grimes about his recent and very successful trip to the Czech Republic and the inspiration behind it.

April 29, 2022
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Opening the Account | Weekly Video

This week’s video hit comes from the stunning Switzerland where Jim Pope and Aidan Roberts are taking on Ticino’s finest lines.

April 22, 2022
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Hard Highball First Ascent on Irish Granite | Weekly Video

With quintessentially Irish weather, Scarpa’s Scotsman is time pressured to put up his new line. You heard that right folks, even the professionals get put off by rain.

April 08, 2022
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EB Guardian 3.0 | Climbing Shoe Review

Sensitive and efficient performance in a versatile, comfortable package – the latest iteration of EB’s famous Guardian is an impressive addition to a range of shoes that already pack a serious punch. The previous version of the Guardian was an iconic model for EB and was certainly the most common EB shoe seen in my local gyms, so, the 3^rd generation has big boots to fill. Can they live up to the name?

April 04, 2022
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Rhapsody, E11, Dave MacLeod | Weekly Video

With Dave Macleod having broken the news on Instagram that he’s repeated Neil Gresham’s latest E11 test piece, Lexicon, we thought it only right that this week’s video pays tribute to him and his latest ascent. So, whilst we wait for any video footage of the climb, we look back to Dave’s first conquest at the grade, Rhapsody, a ground-breaking ascent for the UK trad climbing scene being the first E11 ever climbed. Found on Dumbarton Rock in Scotland, Rhapsody took Dave over two years of work to eventually unlock and finally went down in 2006, check it out at the bottom of the page.

April 01, 2022
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Scarpa Spin Ultra Trail Running Shoes review

Scarpa Spin Ultra | Running Shoe Review

The Scarpa Spin Ultra was a real blessing on this type of terrain and I ended up wearing them from Keld right through to the finish at Robin Hood’s Bay (some 100miles). I’m lucky in that I don’t seem to have to break in new shoes as my feet are probably hardened from the years of rock climbing and mountaineering, that being said I probably wouldn’t recommend running 100 miles in new shoes straight form the box but for me the Spin Ultra’s were perfect.

March 30, 2022
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How fuzzy is too fuzzy to climb on your climbing rope?

How Fuzzy is Too Fuzzy? How Soft is Too Soft? | Weekly Video

Ever wondered how much abuse a rope can take before it reaches its limit and breaks? Are you feeling your rope and noticing soft, fuzzy spots? Well fear not because Ben from Hard Is Easy is on hand to put those soft spots to the ultimate test. With the team over at Mammut's rope testing department, Ben takes a look at the testing process and the effects simple climbing falls have on a rope. Having brought along his battered, soft old rope, the Mammut team give it a scientific send off, measuring its limit with their special equipment. The process is fascinating to watch and is jam packed full of scientific insight and information. An educational one this week, remember to check your ropes and enjoy the sun!

March 25, 2022
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