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Rafiki Slash Review: Eight Weeks of Field Testing on the ROCK & ROAD Europe Tour

Most climbing shoe reviews are written after a single session at the gym. This one is not. The Rafiki Slash got a proper trial by fire: eight full weeks of the ROCK & ROAD Europe Sport Climbing Tour, on four different rock types in six different countries — from sandstone at Labské údolí and limestone in the Frankenjura, through Zillertal granite, Oltre Finale, Céüse and the Gorges du Tarn, to Margalef conglomerate and Rodellar.

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The best rock climbing shoes

Not really any safety concerns need to be taken when buying climbing shoes but believe me, it is quite an alchymy to choose the right ones and the proper size for you. When looking for the best rock climbing shoes for yourself you are searching for the balance between performa...

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Quickdraws

There are not that many tricks when choosing quickdraws. What we can definitely say is what not to buy. To us there is no sense to get quickdraws with short 10cm or less and rigid slings as on longer routes they will create quite a drag and they are not that resistant to the p...

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Belay Devices

Nowadays there is a big selection on the market you can choose from. There are two, maybe three things to consider when buying one. Again, the same with ropes, harnesses, and shoes, … the main decision-making factor will be the type of climbing you will use it for and we will...

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