I've been climbing for over a decade and have tested every major assisted braking belay device on the market. In the past three years alone, our team of certified guides put 17 different models through more than 200 hours of field testing across sport crags, gyms, and multi-pitch routes. An assisted braking belay device is […]

After three months of testing on granite, limestone, and gym walls, I've narrowed down the best dynamic climbing ropes worth your money in . Whether you're projecting your first 5.12 or ticking multi-pitch alpine objectives, the right dynamic rope makes every catch softer and every clip smoother. I tested these ropes across 47 climbing sessions, […]

When you are hanging off a cliff edge or dropping into a wet canyon, the last thing you want is a rope that bounces, stretches, or soaks up water like a sponge. Static ropes are the correct tool for rappelling because their low-elongation design gives you smooth, predictable descents without the dangerous bounce of dynamic […]