I’ve been using a couple duplicates of this chalk bag for the past 8 ish years, and this is my last one. If someone could tell me what company makes/made it, or if i can still get it?

I tried to image search it and nothing came up.

Just not sure how far i should push my old bag before i start using this one, as if i can’t replace it I’ll squeeze extra life out of them (the elastic like inner liner gets trashed)

Hey all, i’m buying my first 70m rope and have gotten two options (used like new ropes) and wanting some advice on which would be best. One is a bright green Simond rope 9.5mm for 150$ but I can likely get it cheaper. The other is a blue Petzl Arial 9.5mm for 230$…

Going to be using them primarily for outdoor crag climbing. Thanks for any help!

Most climbing gear has a lifespan the manufacturer spells out, usually as a max age from the manufacture date plus "retire it sooner if X happens." The problem is that the info you need lives in places that don't last:

• Manufacture date: it's printed on the hangtag or label, and that's the first thing to fade or get cut off. Once it's gone, "I think I bought it in 2019" is all you've got.
• Inspection history: most of us check our gear, but almost nobody writes down when, or what we saw. So "was that sheath fuzz there last month?" turns into a guess.
• Retirement: a major fall, chemical contact or a sharp edge should end a piece's life, but six months later it's easy to forget which sling that was.

A simple log fixes most of this. I started with a spreadsheet, got fed up, and built an iPhone app for it.

Disclosure: I'm the solo dev. It's called RackLog and it went live on the App Store this week.

What it does: - Scan a hangtag with the camera, and it reads brand, model, serial/batch number and manufacture date on-device. It shows how clearly each field was read so you can fix it before saving. - Each piece gets one of four statuses: OK, Inspect due, Retire due or Incomplete. A piece with no manufacture date is marked Incomplete instead of being treated as new. - Inspections with a short checklist per gear type and an interval you can change. Mark each piece Keep, Monitor or Retire, with notes and photos, and do a whole rack in one pass. - Log a major fall, chemical contact or a sharp edge and retire the piece right away. - Racks (Sport, Gym, etc.), with sessions logged against the active one, from the iPhone or the Apple Watch. - A Gear Book PDF to share when a gym, club or partner asks. - No account, no analytics, no ads. The data stays on your device.

To be clear, it's a record, not a certification. The statuses come only from the dates and counts you enter, and it doesn't replace the manufacturer's instructions or a competent person's inspection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, and when in doubt, retire it.

Free to start, $7.99 for full functionality (one-time, no subscription).

I'd really like feedback, especially from people who climb: - Is there gear or info you'd want to track that's missing? - Is the hangtag scan useful, or would you just type it in? - Anything about the statuses or wording that feels off?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/racklog-climbing-gear-tracker/id6820446525

Hey, did someone already tried this chalk ? What is the best ?

I've made this double locking quickdraw for setting up top rope anchors for sport climbing, is it worth using this instead of two normal quickdraws?

Hello there! I am design student looking to create a new modular at home climbing set up for my senior thesis and I thought I would reach out and ask you all a few questions about your current set up:

- What do you currently use at home to train? A hangboard, flash board, etc.

- What do you like and dislike about your current set up?

- What kind of housing are you currently in? A house, apartment, etc.

- Is there any product you wish existed for at home, or even in the gym? This could be anything like strength training, tracking your workout, changing routes, etc.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing your responses!

Hey, on my cams smaller than 0.75, I add a small piece of cord to make them easier to remove. I once had to leave a cam behind because it walked too deep and I couldn't get it out.

So, recently I was a bit forced to buy the Ohmega at a store... Without getting into the details.

I see there is a lot of nuances to it and I am a bit surprised that it got so much more complicated than Ohm that JUST WORKED. But let's dive into my case.

We are using a quite new, very neatly working rope with 9.2mm of diameter (Fixe Oliana if anyone is wondering). Me ~83kg and my partner is about ~53kg.

1. She is using BD ATC Pilot as the belay device and stands away about 1m away from the wall as per the manual. I set the compensation level to +++ and practice some falls on a climbing gym on an easy vertical route. I do a an easy fall after 4 clips with having very little (but still some) slack in the system and I see my partner is pulled to the wall surprisingly hard... We try that again and it happens again. My falls are ok, perceived as quite soft because I don't really do a whipper, rather a tiny jump away from the wall so there is no pendulum.

2. We then change the setting to ++ and it works better. She is not being pulled towards the wall that much.

3. We skip the Ohmega and try with Pilot only with the same fall setup and that was probably the best result for her - she barely moves and I still feel the fall well.

These results are totally strange and counter-intuitive. She said that in case 1. the rope just went through the Ohmega even though I could see the angle between the ropes was around 160deg (surely not 180). It also for some weird reason, made the rope slip more through the Pilot...(????) She is not a masterclass belayer and maybe there were tiny little details in handling the Pilot that caused all of this. But has anyone else had similarly weird experiences? I can also definitely see that if the Ohmega, for some reason, is not lifted up by the fall, then it acts like a pulley, which is worse for the belayer than a normal quickdraw on the first bolt because it cancels the eventual friction from the quickdraw.

Regarding my intro, I've been through countless videos about it now, and Edelrid obviously have made it less intuitive and introduced more edge cases where the device can jam or not work properly. I do appreciate the weight reduction and the adjustment ability; however, the weight reduction really only counts for multi-pitch climbing since it is still clipped to the first bolt.

P.S. I did all the checks to make sure the screw and barrel are assembled properly and checked the setting 5 times, and it seems ok. Nothing is upside down and anything like that.

Finally took a look at the Petzl connect adjust instead of ol' reliable nylon sling.

Man is is annoying to loosen off.

Are any other the other major brands version of the connect adjust easier to loosen off?

Hangboard

Hi everyone, I’m thinking about buying a hangboard. I haven't been climbing for very long, but I’ve been doing calisthenics for a long time, so my grip strength is relatively good. I’d like to gradually get my fingers used to the load. Has anyone here bought a hangboard online? Which brands do you recommend? What has your experience been like?

Im thinking about to buy one from Temu, but im not sure about the quality of the product there. Also, if you have any advice about 3D printed hangboards write it down pls :)

Thanks

Peace

Slings on cams all need to be replaced due to age. Other slings are old too. Wrecked myself speedflying and wasn’t able to recover enough to get back into flying, so it’s gonna get sold. I’d really appreciate any input.

Hey all. I recently had to be helped out of a crack after I jammed my katanas in too well and couldn't pull them out. I was able to free them after an hour. But I was curious in an instance like this would the TC pros have helped me instead of the katanas? Just curious.

I recently ordered the Black Diamond Mondo and the new Super Mondo and compared them with the smaller Mondito (which I've seen in a shop). Since I couldn't find many direct comparisons, I thought I'd share my impressions.

Approximate prices:

• Mondito: €25
• Mondo: €30
• Super Mondo: €50

Build Quality

This is where I noticed some surprisingly big differences.

The build quality of the Mondito and Mondo is honestly pretty disappointing. Some seams are clearly visible, uneven, or just don't look particularly well finished.

The Super Mondo, on the other hand, is noticeably better made. The stitching is clean and straight, and the overall construction feels like a premium product.

Size and Room for Your Hands

The Mondito is noticeably shorter than the other two, while the Mondo and Super Mondo are the same height.

The biggest difference, though, is the girth of the opening:

• Mondito: Fine for grabbing some chalk, but trying to clap excess chalk off your hands inside the bag is practically impossible.
• Mondo: Better, but still very cramped. There's barely enough room to clap your hands inside.
• Super Mondo: Still not as spacious as I'd ideally like, but at least there's enough room to comfortably clap your hands inside the bucket.

For me, that's one of the main reasons to buy a chalk bucket instead of a regular chalk bag in the first place.

Pockets and Storage

The Mondito and Mondo both have two rather small pockets. They're fine for little items, but a larger phone like an iPhone Pro Max won't fit.

The Super Mondo is a huge improvement here:

• Two large pockets with plenty of storage.
• Additional stretchy side pockets, similar to the water bottle pockets on a backpack.
• These side pockets are perfect for a roll of tape or a bottle of liquid chalk. If you happen to carry both, for whatever reason.

Colors

One interesting thing about the Mondo is the REPO color scheme. Black Diamond uses leftover fabric from production, so the colors and combinations can vary depending on what's available.

I actually like the idea of reducing fabric waste. Just be aware that the color combination you receive might be different from what you expected.

My Verdict

For me, the Mondo is easily the least appealing option of the three.

Mondito (~€25): If you're basically looking for a regular chalk bag with a bit more space, this is a good choice. As a proper bucket, though, it's simply too small.

Mondo (~€30): For just €5 more than the Mondito, you get a larger bag, but the opening is still too narrow to really take advantage of having a bucket. Combined with the disappointing stitching, I don't see much reason to choose it.

Super Mondo (~€50): Significantly more expensive, but in my opinion, the only one of the three that really works as a proper chalk bucket. Better build quality, a usable opening, and much more storage.

My recommendation: If you just want a slightly bigger chalk bag, get the Mondito. If you actually want a chalk bucket, skip the Mondo and go straight for the Super Mondo.

The Mondo falls somewhere in between without being good at either job.

Context: I am 250lbs (113kg) at 6ft (1.8m), i am muscular and have big thighs and smaller hips. I'm getting into trad and need a new harness both due to needing more gear loop space and my current harnesses padding wearing out. I always get recommendations from lighter climbers but the harnesses can't support me or be comfortable.

Question: What harness do heavier climbers recommend, I've learned that I'm not comfortable in most harnesses (always cutting of circulation to my legs) nevermind being comfortable. The recommendations that I've heard that seem the best are the arc'teryx AR-395a and the misty mountain cadillac along with a general point into big wall harnesses.

All input in appreciated!!!

i have 2 figure 8s on left and right and a clove hitch in the middle. BFK overhand with an hms locker with a quickdraw as a backup.

Hey so i'm currently having issues (that could, depending on the situation result in falls) with the belay device i purchased in early august this year.

I bought a Beal Birdie in august iirc, the pink edition that was for sale at the moment.

Mind you this is the first brake assisted device i've owned, i've been borrowing my partner's Edelrid Pinch beofre that (which i definitely like. I have some issues to give slack sometimes as i find it locking up a bit too easy but i do like the mounting).

I've recently found that while either taking a fall or locking for quick rest, my Birdie's cam would almost jam itself in the locking position. I would then need to really force the cam back down using either my full hand or sometimes even both (which i really shouldn't do). At the climbing gym i once left it in this locked position and had to pull really hard to get the rope through and give slack.

On the other hand, i've found that it sometimes just doesn't really lock up ? The rope we use isn't thin (iirc it is a 10mm one) but i had times when during a rest the rope would slowly slip if i didn't actually firmly pulled it down with my braking hand.

Two weird issues i'm currently having, i don't know if it happened from the very beginning or after the 10 or so days of use it had.

Are these problems known ? Did anyone experience something similar ? Or should i just try to contact beal customer services ?

Kinda not really trusting this device anymore and coming back to using the pinch, sometimes.

Like most gyms, mine has large spools with lots of wrap to add friction on the top rope routes. As a result, anyone under say 130lbs will not lower with a classic ATC even with the rope strands parallel, and the rope has to be pushed into the device, making a jerky motion. I could try flipping the atc upside down, but I'm pretty sure the staff would whine and I don't think it would help being that the friction is mostly from the carabiner at that point. I am using an Edelrid Bulletproof HMS.

I also have Revo which runs very slick, but the fat gym ropes cause the same issues. Just looking for something for smooth lowers.

Cheers.

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Im needing some help making a chalk bag and im wondering if anyone knows good small bags

Looking to stick a small enough chalk bag in his head and sew it all together

Id think id get away with putting the bag in just his head

Height : 21 cm tall

Head height:12cm tall

Body height: 9cm tall

Width head: 12 cm at widest

Depth head: 11cm at widest

Body width 6.5 cm

Body depth : 6 cm

Any and all help would be incredibly appreciated

I'm currently looking at buying my first pair of climbing shoes. I'm going to buy off eBay/second hand. What are some good brands? Looking to buy in the UK.

I'm mainly doing bouldering/indoor top ropes with maybe a bit of outdoor stuff later on.

I don't want to spend crazy amounts of money and friends have said if I'm lucky I can do it for about £20.

Also I'm looking for a chalk bag? But not really sure what I need to know for that.

Thanks!

i looked threw petz collections but i dont find this exact one, with these little 3 holes. Google picture search dont help much too, they Show just complete different ones.

I hope this is an appropriate place to ask.

I am new to outdoor climbing and recently started setting up my own Top Ropes for my friends and I to climb. We have been using or 30' Cordelette's but a few of the anchor spots are too far away from the edge to reach. So, I purchased 100' of 10mm static rope to give us more flexibility.

In the above image, I am setting up a pre-equalized anchor system that would be about 12'-15' away from the edge. My question is regarding what knot(s) will be best to create a loop out of the two tail strands of the remaining rope in the highlighted circle? Do I just do another BFK up there, is there kind of hitch that works great, what is a good load-bearing loop knot to clip my carabiner through?

Side note: If anyone see an issue with this anchor set-up, please point it out.

Thanks!

Hello im looking to purchase the edelrid tactical leg loops or full harness. Im in the U.S so not alot of edelrid dealers.

Hey! I’ve been climbing for about 2 years now. I mostly do bouldering, but I also do a bit of top rope. My gym only has a 7m wall, so I don’t really do much long-route climbing.

I’m currently looking to replace my EB Guardians with something more performance-oriented. The main issue I have with the Guardians is that the heel feels too big for my foot, especially when bouldering, so I wanted to find something with a more precise fit.

I’ve tried quite a few different shoes recently, and two really caught my attention: the Ocun Bullit and the La Sportiva Ondra Comp.

The Bullit looked really good and seemed like it could suit my climbing style, but when I tried them on, they felt a little painful. The Ondra Comp, on the other hand, fit my foot really well and felt great straight away. The heel also felt much more precise, which is something I’m looking for.

The problem is that the Ondra Comp are quite a bit more expensive, so I’m not sure whether the extra money is really worth it for someone at my level.

For people who have tried either of these shoes, or ideally both, what would you recommend? Is the Ondra Comp worth spending more on, or would the Bullit be a better choice?