Top 10 Pieces Of Climbing Kit For Spring Summer '20

Whether you’ve spent most of lockdown organising your kit or dreaming about all the routes you’ll tick off when you can get back to climbing again, it’s always worth treating yourself to some new climbing equipment to give you an extra boost. We have highlighted some of our favourite pieces from our 2020 collection to help you choose.

Corax Harness

Petzl

A regular in our climbing range Petzl's Corax is a comfortable, easy-to-use harness designed for rock climbing, mountaineering and via ferrata. An all-season performer, it features adjustable waist and leg buckles to accommodate different layers, while high-capacity rear gear loops can carry equipment without interfering with a backpack.

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Kirigami Climbing Shoe

5.10

Five Ten’s Kirigami climbing shoe puts comfort at the fore. Available for both men and women it is ideal for beginners and those wanting something foot-friendly for their endurance sessions, the neutral low-volume fit, wide rounded toe box and padded tongue make them easy to wear from the word go. Proven Stealth C4 rubber on the sole unit delivers reliable traction, with overlays on the toe box enabling toe-hooking practice.

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Tarantula Climbing Shoe

LA Sportiva

Available in both men's and women's versions the Tarantulas offer superb comfort and moisture management to keep feet happy however long you climb for. Featuring breathable unlined leather uppers, a highly adjustable double Velcro closure and reliable FriXion rubber, they'll perform admirably whether you're climbing indoors or outdoors.

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Mojo Chalk Bag

Black Diamond

This no-frills bag keeps your chalk in top condition and easily accessible. It has a voluminous cylinder shape with a pliable wire brim which maintains easy access. The fleece-lined interior is soft against the skin and helps to keep chalk in the bag while ensuring good coverage on your hands when you need it. The cinching cord-lock closure offers a secure fastening when it’s not in use and a low profile webbing belt allows you to move the bag wherever you need it without it getting in the way.

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Attache Screwgate Carabiner

Petzl

A must-have for any rack, this classic belay carabiner boasts some serious refinements like a low-weight H cross-section to save on weight, a snag-free keylock nose and visual indicator to show when the gate is unlocked. The wide contact surfaces improve rope glide and reduce the wear on your biner while the shape has been specially adapted for easy use with clove hitch or Italian hitch knots.

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Nineteen G Wiregate Carabiner

Edelrid

We had to include the world's lightest carabiner and we sell it individually or in a six-pack of eye-catching colours, designed to match up with established camming devices. It’s ultra-lightweight construction features a strong aluminium alloy with a special hardening treatment while the lightweight wire gate reduces gate whiplash in a fall. Each piece weighs just 19.5g which is pretty impressive and ideal for the gram counters amongst us.

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Momentum 3S Harness

Black Diamond

Another regular feature in our range, the Momentum 3S Harness offers versatility and climbing performance at a great price. It is comfortable thanks to the strategically placed padding and pre-threaded Speed buckles on the waistbelt and leg loops make it quick-to-adjust. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, it includes four gear loops to aid gear racking.

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Hotwire Quickdraws

Black Diamond

Black Diamond’s six-pack of HotWire 12cm quickdraws offers excellent value for money; they give full wiregate performance with a hot-forged construction for strength and lightness. Paired with durable polyester dogbone slings, the Straitjacket inserts help keep the bottom carabiners in position for optimal clipping.

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Chalk Bag

Organic Climbing

Who doesn’t want a one-of-a-kind chalk bag? Organic Climbing has generated a range of chalk bags where each one is individual. Made from leftover fabric cuttings, each bag has it’s own unique style and colour combo so you won’t see another like it and they are available in two sizes. The ultimate climbing accessory that allows you to flash your personality. It has a drawstring closure for quick access to your chalk and an essential brush holder.

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White Gold Chalk

Black Diamond

Black Diamond's White Gold chalk is specifically blended for climbers, and is perfect for keeping sweat at bay for better grip. It is available in a chalk block which can be broken down to fit into your chalk bag, loose chalk which is ideal for use in chalk bags and boulder buckets alike, or liquid chalk which is a great mess-free alternative to dry chalk. The non-toxic, dust-free formula of the liquid chalk is an ideal counter to humid climbing conditions.

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