Editor’s Choice Award - Grivel Tech Machine

The new Grivel Tech Machine ice tool received the Editor’s Choice Award from Climbing Magazine. The Tech Machine handles any type of terrain with great all-around performance, from all day ice to alpine mixed lines to single-pitch pillars.

The Tech Machine's geometry delivers a great swing, clears bulges and cauliflowers, and provides stable hooking on both ice and rock. Solid placements come easily, even when the ice gets unruly.

Steve House, a world-renowned alpinist, mountain guide, and book author, has been using the Tech Machines for a while now and had this to say about the new tools: “The ergonomics, weight distribution, and the excellent Ice Picks that come with the Tech Machine make it my go-to tool for everyday ice and mixed climbing; truly a great all-around tool that works really well on everything from WI3 to M9.”

The Tech Machine comes standard with the interchangeable Machine-Ice blade that is tapered at the tip (3mm) for easy penetration in any type of ice.  The optional Machine-Mix blade, tapered down to 4.2mm, accepts all sorts of “normal abuse” while hooking and steining on the rock and ice. The Machine-Mix blade has the option of attaching a hammer or adze in the back. Both the Ice and the Mix blades are made using hot forged steel that offers amazing durability, even when torqueing in the cracks on mixed terrain.

The Tech Machine features a dual density handle with multiple grip options, allowing you to shake out when pumped or choke up to get an extended reach. The “Cyclops eye” on the head of the axe allows for easy racking on ice clippers, carabiners, or with most other racking methods.

The Tech Machine is T-rated, weighs 23.2oz (660 grams), is 19.29 inches (49cm) long, and retails for $249.95. Outfit yourself with an award winning tool by visiting your nearest Grivel dealer today and grab a pair of the Grivel Tech Machine.

The Tech Machine is part of Grivel’s new line of Machine ice tools that also include the Machine 3.0 and Light Machine.




The new Grivel Machine ice tools hit the U.S. market at the beginning of the 2014/2015 ice season and made their debuts at many of the ice climbing festivals around the U.S. Keep an eye out for them and give them a try.

Grivel is one of the many brands exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Liberty Mountain. Visit LibertyMountain.com or contact the Liberty Mountain Sales Team to become a Grivel dealer today.



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Cypher Sentinel Climbing Shoe - Featured in Climbing Magazine

The Cypher Sentinel climbing shoe is featured in Climbing Magazine’s 2015 Spring Gear Guide. Having tested them on the tall granite cliffs of Yosemite, Climbing Magazine praises the Sentinel for its all-day comfort, world-class edging, and affordable price tag.

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Gear Review: Cypher Ceres II

Climbing Magazine affirms that the Cypher Ceres II is a “maximum value carabiner.”

With all the gear that is out on the market, I love flipping through the pages of my favorite outdoor magazines to see what gear they consider to be noteworthy. In the July 2014 issue of Climbing Magazine, the new Cypher Ceres II carabiner was reviewed for being a “maximum value carabiner.”

They started off their review by saying that “the Ceres II maintains a light weight and light price, with a few extra features that make it a top-notch, all-around carabiner.”



Let’s take a second to go over these “few extra features” that they mentioned:

• Bent Wire Gate: The quick and fluid action of the bent wire gate makes it easy to clip anything.
• Color-Coding: With seven different color options, the Ceres II is the perfect racking biner for color-coding all the different sized cams on your trad rack.
• Ribbed Spine: The subtle ribs along the outside of the spine provide a bit of extra grip while holding this small biner, even with gloves.

So what makes the Ceres II a “maximum value carabiner?” For starters, it’s only $6. Most of the time, these small, lightweight biners (30 grams or under) run for at least $8, reaching as high as $12. So for six bucks you get a small and light multi-color, bent wire gate biner that has awesome gate action, a ribbed spine, and hooded nose.

The moment these biners hit the market, I bought enough for all my cams, as well as a handful of Ceres II Alpine Draws. I am now sold on the whole color-coded trad rack thing, such a nice upgrade. Not only have I reduced the weight and size of my rack, I’ve made it more efficient by making it easier to find the right cam when I’m in a sketchy place on the wall.

The Ceres II biners have already proven their worth on two big walls in Zion, as well as a handful of local multi-pitch routes in the Wasatch Mountains. I’m definitely glad I upgraded my rack with these gems and would recommend them to all my climbing friends.

Hop on over to www.CypherClimbing.com to grab yourself some and to check out their selection of other climbing gear.

Cypher is one of the many brands exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Liberty Mountain. Visit LibertyMountain.com or contact the Liberty Mountain Sales Team to become a Cypher dealer today.

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Beal Aviator In Climbing Magazine

The Beal Aviator was featured in the September 2013 issue of Climbing Magazine and on Climbing.com.

Climbing Magazine labeled the Beal Aviator 10.2mm as the "Burly Workhorse."

"A solid workshorse rope for traddies, sportsters, and topropers. who are less concerned with weight. Trust this rope in every situation and know it won't have any kinking or fuzzing issues for a long time."

Read their full report on the rope here: http://www.climbing.com/gear/your-lifeline-5-new-ropes-for-sending-season/

The Beal Aviator is a phenomenal go-to single-rope for excessive sport climbing outside and in the gym. With the Dry Cover treatment, the Aviator is a long lasting rope due to its abrasion and water resistant properties. The Aviator feels compact and smooth in the hand while providing great performance on the rock.




STRONG POINTS:
 • Abrasion and water resistant with Dry Cover
 • Smooth handling
 • Long lasting rope
 • Conveniently priced

SPECS:
 • Weight: 65 g/m
 • Impact force: 8kN
 • UIAA falls: 7
 • CE and UIAA Certified - Single Rope
 • DC = Dry Cover

Talk with your local Beal dealer about getting yourself outfitted with Beal climbing equipment. Can’t find a Beal dealer in your area? Then visit www.LibertyMountainClimbing.com.

If your business already sells or wishes to sell Beal climbing equipment, please contact the Liberty Mountain Sales Team or visit www.LibertyMountain.com for more info.
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Singing Rock Guru Harness Featured In Climbing Magazine

When searching for the ideal climbing harness that caters to almost everything, Climbing Magazine canceled their search after finding the Singing Rock Guru harness.

In their September 2013 issue, they labeled the Singing Rock Guru as the “Awesome All-arounder.” They were impressed with its ability to fully adjust to “fit several body types and sizes with complete comfort.” One tester said that he hung in the Guru for over 30 minutes to take pictures and didn’t experience any pain. Climbing Magazine said that its “bargain basement price” of $50 is possibly the best part about the harness.

The innovative lightweight construction of the Singing Rock Guru gives it a waist belt and leg loops that provide maximum support and comfort. The waist belt and leg loops are made of EVA foam on the inside and PES fabric on the outside. The perforated EVA foam inside the waist belt and leg loops, with 5mm diameter holes, increases the comfort and breathability of the harness while the breathable and high-abrasion-resistant PES fabric keeps the harness from getting ripped to shreds on the sharpest of rocks. In wet or sweaty conditions, moisture is dissipated from the mesh material on the inside of the harness. Around the Guru’s waist belt, the laced technical textile increases the overall rigidity and abrasion resistance.

The three Rock&Lock buckles at the waist and on the leg loops make that Guru a fully adjustable harness that can be put on and removed while still wearing boots, crampons, and even skis. The Rock&Lock buckles make it so that the harness can be quickly and safely adjusted without having to double-back. Singing Rock’s BMI adjustment system provides a customized fit around the waist while keeping the buckle and waist strap together. The Guru features two slots for additional carabiner PORTERS.

The Guru harness has reinforced tie-in points, using PAD webbing, to increase the safety on the part that receives the most abrasive wear. The Guru features 4 braided gear loops with a load capacity of 5kg each. The Guru’s rear haul loop in the back of the waist belt has a load capacity of 30 kg. The 15kN belay loop is that of a different color from the rest of the harness to ensure proper tie-in and attachment while climbing. For added safety, the Guru harness has a fixed bridge between the leg loops in case of an improper tie-in. Plastic buckles in the back allow the adjustable elastic strap that connects the leg loops to the waist strap to be conveniently disconnected.

Specs:

• Weight: 416 grams
• Number of buckles: 3
• Ergonomic design: innovative construction of the leg loops
• New innovative Rock&Lock buckles
• Reinforced tie-in points
• Padded waist belt and leg loops: breathable PES fabric with high abrasion resistance + EVA 5mm diameter perforated foam, + 3D fabric
• Slot for additional carabiner PORTER for racking ice screws
• Trimmed technical textile increasing the waist belt rigidity
• BMI system
• Gear loops: 4
• CE and UIAA Certified

The Singing Rock Guru is available at your nearest Singing Rock dealer and on www.libertymountainclimbing.com.

If your store desires to carry the Singing Rock Guru, you can purchase it at www.libertymountain.com or contact your sales rep.

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Edelweiss Toplight Featured In Climbing Magazine

The Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm dynamic climbing rope was featured in the September 2013 issue of Climbing Magazine.

The gear testers had a lot of great things to say about the Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm:

“This rope has the durability of a fat rope with the feel of a skinner cord.”

“Top performance at the right price.”

“Four of [our] testers haven’t bought or used a rope above 10mm in a few years, and they all agreed they would purchase this 10.2 lifeline.”

The Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm is an all-around workhorse rope with a great mix of durability and rope handling. A low impact force of 8.3kN is the envy of the competition while also offering top performance at an incredible value.

• Weight: 65 gram/meter
• Impact Force: 8.3 kN
• UIAA Falls: 8
• CE and UIAA Certified: Single Rope
• MSRP: $119.95 (50M), $139.95 (60M), $169.95 (70M)

The Toplight is one of three ropes—Rocklight 9.8mm, Flashlight 10mm, and Toplight 10.2mm—that make up Edelweiss’ Essential Line, which was introduced to the market at the beginning of 2013. The Essential Line consists of three single dynamic ropes, all varying in diameter, that are classic, simple, and affordable while offering the essentials needed for climbing.

The Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm, as well as the Rocklight and Flashlight, is available for purchase at your favorite Edelweiss dealer and at www.libertymountainclimbing.com.

If your retail business desires to carry the Edelweiss Toplight, please contact your sales rep or place an order on our new website.

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Gear Review: Edelweiss Toplight Climbing Rope

The Edelweiss Toplight 10.2mm dynamic climbing rope was featured in the September 2013 issue of Climbing Magazine.