Gear Of The Year 2008 - Part 1
Scarpa Feroce
Created by legendary climber and shoe designer Heinz Mariacher, the Feroce does the impossible and delivers precision on thin, steep edges and glue-like traction on overhanging smears. For real-world steep climbing, where footholds are much smaller than what’s typically found on plastic, the Feroce is unmatched.
Created by legendary climber and shoe designer Heinz Mariacher, the Feroce does the impossible and delivers precision on thin, steep edges and glue-like traction on overhanging smears. For real-world steep climbing, where footholds are much smaller than what’s typically found on plastic, the Feroce is unmatched.
Omega Pacific Link Cams
These are the most innovative cams since Ray Jardine’s original 1970s design. With their multiple cam lobe sections, Link Cams offer an expansion range unmatched by any conventional cam. Nay-sayers complain about the durability of the many small parts but anyone that’s used Link Cams knows these concerns are unfounded. For the variable cracks found on limestone or as plug-and-play panic-pieces, nothing else comes close.
These are the most innovative cams since Ray Jardine’s original 1970s design. With their multiple cam lobe sections, Link Cams offer an expansion range unmatched by any conventional cam. Nay-sayers complain about the durability of the many small parts but anyone that’s used Link Cams knows these concerns are unfounded. For the variable cracks found on limestone or as plug-and-play panic-pieces, nothing else comes close.
La Sportiva Solution
This soft sport climbing shoe delivers exceptional performance in any steep climbing situation. Perfect for plastic, steep limestone or the overhanging enduro-fests of the Red River Gorge. Stay away from thin edges and you won’t be disappointed.
This soft sport climbing shoe delivers exceptional performance in any steep climbing situation. Perfect for plastic, steep limestone or the overhanging enduro-fests of the Red River Gorge. Stay away from thin edges and you won’t be disappointed.
Metolius Master Cams
In the climbing world, there are more popular small cams and cams with more of a cult-following but for consistent performance in a variety of situations, few measure up to the new Master Cams. The single stem offers excellent flexibility in any placement and the trigger mechanism is smooth and easy-to-use. Throw in Metolius’ legendary quality and you have the best small camming units on the market.
In the climbing world, there are more popular small cams and cams with more of a cult-following but for consistent performance in a variety of situations, few measure up to the new Master Cams. The single stem offers excellent flexibility in any placement and the trigger mechanism is smooth and easy-to-use. Throw in Metolius’ legendary quality and you have the best small camming units on the market.
Mammut Laser Jacket
Although many outdoor companies make softshell climbing jackets, most seem more suited for lounging on the ski lifts than actually climbing. Not so with Mammut’s Laser Jacket. Stripped of all superfluous details, the Laser is this year’s best softshell jacket for technical alpine climbing. Durable, roomy without being baggy and with a helmet compatible hood, the Laser is the top choice for winter climbing.
Although many outdoor companies make softshell climbing jackets, most seem more suited for lounging on the ski lifts than actually climbing. Not so with Mammut’s Laser Jacket. Stripped of all superfluous details, the Laser is this year’s best softshell jacket for technical alpine climbing. Durable, roomy without being baggy and with a helmet compatible hood, the Laser is the top choice for winter climbing.
