Climbing Tips from
The Master Climbing Photographer:
Glenn Robbins

Rock Climbing: Slabs, Adored and Explored
Rock Climbing: Crack Climbs
Rock Climbing: Double Rope Technique

NEW!!!
LINK CAM

OMEGA PACIFIC LINK CAM
A revolutionary concept from the legendary Greg Lowe and operates on the simple design that a cam lobe can be trisected and linked so that as the cam is retracted, the lobe unfolds and permits an amazing range for a unit of its size. Utilizing a reliable, single-axle design, our cam lobes exceed the closest competition’s range substantially. With a camming ratio of over 2.5:1, there’s nothing close to the Link Cam on the market today. The Link Cam #1, for instance, covers the same range as up to four other cam designs!

Click the below image to see the LINK CAM in action, requires Quicktime

The two, inner links on each lobe unit are built with a very new (and very expensive) process known as Metal-Injection-Molding which permits us to create detailed, precision pieces like casting with the strength of machined parts and are made from 17-4 aircraft stainless steel. The outer link is machined from 7000-series aluminum alloy.

Other benefits abound:

With a constant cam angle of 13.5°, we achieve our range without sacrificing holding power.

With the increased surface contact between the retracted cam links and the rock, Link Cams tend to “walk” less than other units.

The unique range eliminates the need for specialized, “offset cams” for flared-crack protection.

The range of Link Cams provides a greater margin of safety for “plug and go” placements.

Minimize the time spent fooling with gear: Link Cams are a perfect fit!

NEW
CLIMBING
GEAR!!

WILD COUNTRY PRO-KEY

The Pro-key is our completely new nut key. With a host of great features (including the new leash) to make it easier to help you free-up your 'too-expensive to leave behind' rack of shiny beauties.
The 2008 Nut Key offers more, and should save you $$$'s in retrieving 'lost' pro....
A radical update makes this tool more adaptable and easier to use. The Pro-key comes with a new precision ground tip which allows access to the smallest slots, as well as a wire gate at the top which allows a direct clip to the harness.
Added to this, a one piece a 'folded top' gives a bigger surface area to allow a firmer (less painful) push with the palm and large central holes keep the weight down.
Finally, and exclusively, the Pro-Key is available with an extendable detachable and flexible leash which can be clipped (via a mini-wiregate biner) to your harness preventing loss in extreme positions.

HAVING TROUBLE WITH
YOUR NUTS?

SPIRIT IMPACT VELCRO, Ladies and Mens
The Spirit Velcro Impact Zone has had great reviews in its first year, and with this hearty “thumbs up” from reviewers sales have been equally strong. Fitting in superbly between the Spirit and the Corona, this Velcro Spirit has been found to be a real winner for bouldering, routes and redpoints at all levels.
With an immediate, wrap-around feel, enhanced by triple velcro straps for a custom control fit and a more compact toe shape this Velcro has more precision at the toe as well as a new heel that grips and hooks superbly. A new wide entry makes it easy to slip on and off, and the new Impact Zone heel was praised by reviewers for the extra comfort it gave at the crag, whether walking down, jumping off or trucking round circuits.

LA SPORTIVA SCORPIAN
All around lace-up shoe for every type of climbing
Comfortable entry level last fits all type of feet
Thick tongue padding for all-day comfort
Sticky FriXion® rubber for edging and smearing CONSTRUCTION: Slip Lasted LAST: RLN35 LINING: Unlined SOLE: 4mm FriXion® rubber MIDSOLE: 2mm Sensi-flex

DMM OFFSETS
DMM is bringing an old favourite back to the market. The high demand for these nuts is because their complex offset shape offers placement opportunities when nothing else will fit. These nuts are based on the famed HB Alloy Offsets and were produced using modified versions of the original HB dies. In typical DMM fashion we have brought them into the 21st century with colour coded sizing, recessed wires and lightening holes in the largest two sizes.