Originally, a few years ago, I bought the Singing Rock Top harness for via ferrata routes. Later, as I started climbing more, I replaced it with a different harness. However, I still find it great for certain activities because it’s completely black, simple, and comes in a universal size – all for around €40 (as […]
This article was sponsored by Teufelberger. The Resc Tech is an exceptionally lightweight rescue rope with high breaking strength. Listed by Teufelberger as an “Accessory Cord,” it can be used similarly to a load-bearing prusik cord. Ideal for rappelling and setting up anchors from multiple fixed points. “The RescTech was developed as a lightweight and […]
I chose this climbing harness when I wanted to make my entire climbing setup significantly lighter. And with only around 150 grams, this harness offers an almost full-featured climbing harness with sufficient gear loops and a tie-in loop. Data • Waistbelt and leg loops with breathable mesh fabric • Four large gear loops • Four […]
As I reviewed my ice climbing equipment with the idea of weight optimization, it occurred to me that significant weight could also be saved with the ice tool itself. Moreover, my old Petzl Ergo was a bit too aggressive for ice, and the AustriAlpin K.Ice.R was relatively heavy. So I looked at ice tools with […]
This article was sponsored by Austrialpin. The Fifty:Fifty carabiner from AustriAlpin seemed a bit strange to me at first. After all, the locking mechanism is unique. It wasn’t until I received an ASAP for testing, where the energy absorber was attached to the chest harness using the Fifty:Fifty, that I slowly began to find the […]
This article was sponsored by md-textil. The personal safety lanyard MGS is a personal securing lanyard with a palm grip carabiner. It is designed to be compatible with ceiling straps and anchor points of the CH53 and similar helicopters. Certification: EN 358:1999, EN 354:2010 Length: 90-120cm Weight: xxxg
In my years of climbing experience, I have tried different belay devices. You can hardly avoid an alpine tube if you are climbing multi-pitch routes or using half ropes. I became aware of the Beal Air Force 3 when I was looking for a belay device for thin ropes that would also be suitable for […]
This article was sponsored by md-textil. This item can be ordered from md-textil at any time – but only by email. It is not officially listed in the shop and is primarily intended for authorities. The item number is “A-605 Tactical Rope Protector 500mm” with a price of €59.95 (as of 2020). Or “A-606 Tactical Rope […]
You can get this product at HQG An extra light weight and compact climbing harness with certification. Product Details Small pack size Wide leg loops for comfort Light and compact Weight: 245 g/ 8.7oz (L) Material Tweave® Durastretch™ (Belt) Vapor Mesh™ 7075 (Leg loops) Buckle made from T6 eloxiertem Aluminium Certification Meets European EN 12277 […]
The Ergo by Petzl is a aggressive ice tool for advanced ice, mixed climbing and drytooling. It is replaced with the Petzl Ergonomic. I bought it mainly for summer training with ice tools and simple drytooling. But then I also used it a lot for actual ice climbing. It needed some time to get used […]