Big Wall Climbing

Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider
Review Feb 12, 2010

Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider

by Chris McNamara
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Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider
Feb 12, 2010

Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider

From El Cap to Baffin Island, we tested 8 of the top aiders on the market to see which performed the best for...
Fish Double Whammy Portaledge
First Look
Portaledge Feb 7, 2014

Fish Double Whammy Portaledge

This is the lightest and least expensive portaledge on the market. It is also the longest selling portaledge, having...
The Best Progress Capture Pulley or Ascender for Solo Self Belay Toproping
How To Articles Nov 3, 2012

The Best Progress Capture Pulley or Ascender for Solo Self Belay Toproping

We put three options to the test in the Solo toprope world and pitted them against each other to see which device...
Black Diamond Cliffhanger
First Look
Climbing Hooks May 4, 2010

Black Diamond Cliffhanger

The Black Diamond Cliffhanger is the most classic hook design out there. The first hook widely used on Yosemite big...
Petzl Bongo
First Look
Climbing Hammer Apr 20, 2010

Petzl Bongo

I have only used this for a few minutes but it looks awesome. The rubber grip is easy to hold and the head has a nice...
Black Diamond Fifi Hook
Climbing Hooks Aug 28, 2015

Black Diamond Fifi Hook

This is a standard fifi hook that is lightweight and has a time-tested design. It has gotten many a climber to the...
How to Choose the Best Aider and Etrier for Big Wall Climbing
How To Articles Oct 16, 2013

How to Choose the Best Aider and Etrier for Big Wall Climbing

Aiders are webbing ladders that are also sometimes called Etriers. This is the piece of gear mentioned first they are...
Runout Customs Double Portaledge
First Look
Portaledge Feb 22, 2013

Runout Customs Double Portaledge

This is our new favorite portaledge for most big wall applications. The main reasons: it's light, easy to set up, and...
Black Diamond Cliff Cabana Double Portaledge
Portaledge Feb 19, 2013

Black Diamond Cliff Cabana Double Portaledge

This is a big, burly ledge with tons of features. It is very comfy and large, and has lots of cool pockets in which to...
Petzl GradiStep Etrier
Aiders / Etriers Mar 15, 2011

Petzl GradiStep Etrier

The Petzl Gradistep Etrier is the lightest etrier style aider we tested. It is great for rock climbs with only a...
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