Climbing

Sub-categories

Climbing Accessories

Chalk, clip sitcks and other miscellaneous climbing gear

Belay Devices & Locking Gates

Belay Devices, Locking Gates, Ascenders, Pulleys & Via Ferrata Gear

Helmets

Rock climbing and mountaineering helmets

Ropes

Climbing ropes, rope bags and other accessories

Training Aids

Fingerboards, bolt-on holds and training accessories

Climbing Shoes

Performance rock shoes for rock climbing or bouldering

Featured Review

Kouba Axel Plus and Flex Cams

They lack the refinement of better established and more expensive brands, but if you are building a trad rack on a budget then these functional Czech cams do the job perfectly well, at a price it may be hard to resist, says Tim Hill.

9 20 Oct

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Edelrid Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry 9.5mm

When it comes to single ropes, it's tempting to assume that thicker and heavier necessarily equals more durable and longer-lasting. But thanks to its use of Aramid fibres, the Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry challenges conventional wisdom. John McKe...

6 12 Oct

Edelrid Pure, Pure Wire and Pure Pro Quickdraws

We reviewed the previous version of the Edelrid Pure in a 2016 Group Test. It was a good weight saver, and reasonably priced, but featured a floppy sling and was a bit less ergonomic than some of the competition. So has the updated version...

2 29 Sep

Edelrid Helios Harness

The Helios is a definite cut above your average all-round workhorse harness, with nicely sculpted and cleverly padded waist and leg loops that make it particularly comfy without excess bulk or weight. But it is let down a little by the gear loops, reckons Dan Bailey.

29 Aug

Show Report OTS 2023 - Climbing Gear

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool we got a chance to check out some of the new climbing gear due to hit the shelves next year: a range of...

24 21 Jun

Edelrid Salathe Lite - the best helmet is the one you'll want to wear

The last thing you want to be thinking about halfway up a pitch is your helmet. This...

6 13 Jun

Flashed Pads - Big Squishy and Drifter

Flashed has only recently entered the UK market, and these pads offer something a bit different to the competition....

4 12 May

Troll Astro Bouldering Pad

The Astro is Troll's first bouldering pad. From its carrying system to its firm (and replaceable) foam, this robust mid-sized...

26 Jul, 2022

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Getting started with EDELRID

Starting climbing as a beginner can be daunting so we asked friend of the brand and new climber Lucy O'Neill to summarise her top five favourite Edelrid products ideal for beginners.

4 31 Aug

Why choose a Tendon rope?

A long established brand from the Czech Republic who has been at the forefront of rope manufacture and development for decades, Tendon have been leading the way in rope technology advancement. Manufactured at their Lanex factory in the EU, Tendon are also a...

21 Aug

Beal EXPRESSO double lanyard

The first double lanyard as light and compact as a single one The Expresso is a double lanyard designed to lighten climber equipment. It allows you to anchor yourself and to rappel down / abseil thanks to its Dyneema sling sewn on the lanyard.

4 Jul