Sterling’s revamped Fusion Nano IX rope put up some impressive numbers in lab tests, so we took it out in a variety of conditions to see how it fares in the real world.
The Evolv Wingman Crash Pad, an easy addition to a boulderer's kit, is a great tool for protecting sit starts, leveling out landings, and covering gaps between pads.
Thanks in part to its super sticky outsole, the Five Ten Guide Tennie is one of the best shoes on the market for cragging days, short approaches, and easy climbing routes.
"The send is about the climber. But sometimes a shoe teaches us about our technique because it enhances what we’re trying to do as climbers. The Solution did this for me. "
When it first debuted, the Metolius Master Cam was touted as the piece to end the CCH Alien’s reign as the most beloved small cam on the market. About five years later, it's still holding its own in the competitive arena.
Though not an edging machine, the Five Ten Stonelands VCS strikes a good balance between sensitivity and performance. It also marks a new step in climbing shoe design.