So there you have it, Black Diamond’s Mondo Crash Pad. You can call it The Motherload if you like, for in the world of highball bouldering pads this thing is made out of pure muscle. Just don’t call it a ‘fat bastard’.go to full review

If you are looking for one harness that does it all, this is the one for you. Light enough for sport climbing, supportive enough for big walls, with plenty of options for racking gear to satisfy even the biggest gear freak.go to full review

The harness is aimed at the sport climbing market and it performs quite well for that. It looks great, it enhances, it shaves off a spoonful of breakfast in weight and it won’t rub you up the wrong way. It performs reasonably as a trad harness – there is enough room on the gear loops to fit a rack, though you might have trouble getting your belay device off the back loops. I give it three-and-half out of five “Fuseframe Technologies”.go to full review

Most climbing is done in a harness, and when you decide which one is right for your needs, the SITTA should be high on the list. Despite the strikes against it (high price, no adjustable leg loops, easy tangling in a pack), this is an exceptional harness that is comfortable, versatile, and plenty light.go to full review

A great ice tool for steep ice and multi-pitch ice (use with the optional leash). Lightweight, easy swing and offers great hooking potential with the high-clearance shaft.go to full review

SCARPA has really made something for everyone with this shoe in three different styles.  A unique feature that they all share is SCARPA’s patent pending Bi-Tension rand.  This innovative use of the rand acts like a reverse slingshot, pulling power from the toes rather than jamming them forward.  The rand anchors under the toe box, giving focused power and a surprising amount of comfort.  Another plus they all share is a minimal amount of rubber compared to many rock shoes, making them quite..." go to full review