The Edelrid Micro O carabiners have proved difficult to get but we finally have some in stock - not all of the order but some at least to satisfy the demand since we blogged about them back in March.
They are called Micro for a reason - they are small, that's ..
The long-awaited Stein collapsible throwline cube has finally arrived! Apart from the weight of the spars the Stein cube is almost identical to the famous Falteimer but in a different colour.
The Stein cube has an external pocket and a Velcro tab for locking in your throwline. It also has an ..
NZ National TCC Coordinator Marlies Laser has advised of a new Caution Statement issued by the ITCC regarding ascent equipment and techniques. This is particularly topical given the amount of current interest in SRT.
The Caution Statement reads as follows:
Caution Statement regarding ascent equipment and ..
Check out the latest craze in Europe. The 'saw' is thrown over the limb and ground workers at each end pull on the line to activate the saw.
If youlike the look of the throwline saw bag shown in the video its identical to the Stein Deluxe bag available from ..
Prominent Auckland climber, Drew Bristow of DB Tree has drawn a wild card entry in the ISAAC National TCC scheduled for Saturday May 15, South Parklands, Adelaide, South Australia.
Drew also picks up the sponsorship provided by Treetools to the first kiwi climber to register (with Treetools) and then gain entry ..
It appears winning the Asia-Pacific Regional TCC is the easy part. As winner, you get the honor of representing the Asia-Pacific region at the ITCC - only one problem: you have to find your own way there!
Kiwi climber Chrissy Spence is the current Woman's Asia-Pacific Regional TCC representative. If all ..
'Anonymous' has asked what the swinging captive eye looks like.The DMM Revolver is designed to accommodate the 12mm bar of the anchor ring and to 'lock' it in place - 'lock' meaning the carabiner cannot slide freely away from bar.
The locking mechanism is released when the carabiner is opened. The Revolver ..
Here's more on SRT (just to confuse the issue). Many climbers are asking about the RADS (Rope Ascending Descending System) or YO-YO (up and down on a string) method and how it relates to SRT.
While RADS utilizes a single rope its not technically SRT. It is popular with climbers who ..
Rated DMM anchor rings, designed in conjunction with the Treemagineers, are now available from Treetools in four sizes: 26mm, 28mm, 34mm and 40mm. The size number refers to the internal diameter (the hole) of the ring. The 'bar' or circular cross section of each ring is 12mm which ensures the ..
New Zealand is one of the first countries outside of the UK to promote the Stein arboricultural product range. FINALLY the US is catching up with us - Stein USA have launched a website and will be selling the Stein Lowering Devices designed by Reg Coates along with other Stein ..
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