Category: Equipment FAQs

Approach shoes, hiking shoes, and trail running shoes are pretty similar to each other. Climbers have been known to use each type of these shoes when navigating to the base of their climbing route....

Every climber needs to know when it is time to change out their old quickdraws for some new ones. Climbing on worn out draws is very dangerous and can lead to accidents when climbing. To know when...

Knowing how long a crash pad lasts and when to replace it is key for climbers to stay safe when bouldering. Using an old crash pad that is no longer able to catch you properly is a quick way to get...

There are an incredible amount of climbing shoes out there, each designed to fit a different foot shape. Finding the right climbing shoes can be overwhelming even for experienced climbers, let alone...

With the price of wooden climbing holds shooting up, many do-it-yourself climbers are opting to make their own holds. Picking out what type of wood to use for the holds is a key part in this process...

It may be time for a resole and/or rand repair if you are noticing that the soles of your rock climbing shoes are starting to get worn down. I did some research to see when getting a shoe resole...