Varusteleka is offering TSL 227 XL Snow Shoes in Finnish M05 Snow camouflage.
TSL snowshoes are manufactured in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps, quite near to Mont Blanc.
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/tsl-227-xl-snow-shoes-m05-snow-camo
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TSL 227 XL Snow Shoes in Finnish M05 Snow Camo from Varusteleka
Monday, January 2nd, 2023X-Gaiters by Outdoor Research
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022The X-Gaiter is OR’s first product, inspired by a case of frostbite while climbing Denali. It’s been updated over the years and continues to serve.
Featuring a 90D ripstop stretch double weave construction with neoprene along the ankle and back of calf as well as the rand along the sole, the X-Gaiter is insulated with PrimaLoft Aerogel across the toes and entire lower half of boot.
Finally there is a field-maintainable, adjustable shock cord under the sole.
www.outdoorresearch.com/us/x-gaiters-269287
2023 Petzl Catalog
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
Helinox – Ghost Carabiner
Thursday, October 13th, 2022
When the gates on metal carabiners are opened or closed, are connected to metal anchor points or when they rattle against each other, they make a distinctive, non-natural noise. The DMM Ghost carabiner has been designed from the ground up to minimise this noise.
In the past this has been achieved by hot dipping the carabiner in plastic, but the temperatures involved in doing this risk altering the physical properties of the carabiner. Sniper tape has also been used, but this is temporary and neither method help reduce the metallic click when the gate hits the nose of the carabiner.
The aim of producing the Ghost carabiner, was to significantly reduce the sound signature of the gate mechanism and all other contact surfaces whilst maintaining the size, gate opening and strength characteristics of a standard screwgate carabiner.
By creating a bespoke, skeletonised carabiner back, we have been able to injection mould a noise reducing coating over all of the main surfaces whilst leaving an exposed aluminium rope basket to maintain good wear characteristics where the rope runs.
The unique screwgate mechanism contains proprietary dampers to manage the distinctive ‘click’ of the gate mechanism being opened or snapped closed, a feature which is especially important in covert urban climbing operations.
Another benefit to the over moulded screwgate barrel is that it creates an anti-vibrate function once fully closed that helps stop the barrel loosening accidently and so adding another level of safety.
Weighing 2.5oz (72g) and measuring 24.4 x 4.29in (62 x 109mm), the DMM Ghost is an excellent size for general purpose use and is certified to EN362:2004 A and EN12275:2013 B.
For enquiries, please email sales@helixoperations.com
Web page – helixoperations.com/Tactical/Products/Carabiners/Locking-Carabiners/Ghost
The Big Gear Show 22 – Misty Mountain
Friday, August 5th, 2022Misty Mountain has been retooling their line of climbing harnesses with the Intrepid being one of them.
I’m just going to share their description:
“Quick adjust buckles make sizing leg loops easy, and the contoured padded waist belt and tapered leg loops give good comfort for single pitch rock and ice. Double layer gear loops that extend for easy clips, ergo haul loop and burly nylon shell.”
mistymountain.com/shop/climbing/climbing-harnesses/intrepid-harness
ORSM 22 – Komperdell
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022The Carbon Air Frame 25 snowshoe from Austrian brand Komperdell features hollow core carbon fiber frames which keep the weight down to 21 oz (600g).
It features stainless steel crampons under the forefoot and heel as well as ice rail crampons on the frame.
Although the snowshoe itself is one size, the bindings are offered in five sizes.
ORSM 22 – Skillzboard
Monday, June 13th, 2022
Skillzboard is a teaching tool for mountaineering techniques which allows the climber to practice rope handling skills in a safe environment. It can be set up quickly and taken where the training goes, whether at home, in the team room or at the site before a climb as a rehearsal.
