The North Face Prophet 65 Backpack is a lightweight, high capacity backpack for technical mountain climbers. The Pack has suspension and a carbon fiber stay that which hugs the waist and makes it easy to control when climbing. The back-panel is made from perforated foam and allows for optimal airflow and cooling. Equipped with a sliding sternum strap and soft shoulder harnesses for added comfort and stability. The hip belt is designed to mold around your waist and comes with belt loops to hold your climbing gear. The top access of the Prophet has a spindrift collar to carry extra equipment.
This backpack is hydration compatible and has expandable pockets with draining holes. The front compartment features a bungee lining that will stretch as you put more gear in and is fully removable. Other features include a Ice axe holder, a safety whistle and a reflective inserts. This pack is a deluxe mountaineering backpacks and has received great reviews from reputable climbing websites.
The Spantik mountaineering boot is made of light materials and is fully insulated. The boots come with rubber removable boot liners and have a special lacing system allowing you to quickly suit up. These boots are meant for extreme cold conditions in high altitude alpine climbs. The outer boot is made from the newest technology of fabric called Pu-Tech with a double layer liner.
The Spantik boots are very comfortable and will remain so on long treks up the mountain. Many boot designs are difficult to lace up with gloves on but these boots are designed for one hand closure. Obviously boots of these caliber are meant for experienced mountaineers who understand the difference that quality makes.
Typically used in public forest adventure parks the PETZL Trac Double Pulley is a tough piece of equipment with a breaking point of 20 kN. This cable is used with cable that has a maximum diameter of 13mm and can handle large diameter cable with ease. The design is engineered to withstand a great amount of friction and maintains stability when in motion.
The PETZL Trac is meant to be used in combination with the VERTIGO carabiner and can be used with cable or tyroleans. easy one handed installation makes for lack of error and means you won’t be face down at the bottom of the forest floor;) With the most technologically advanced sealed ball bearing system the bearings are safe from temperature and humidity making this double pulley the right decision to buy.
April 27th, 2008 by admin
Check out the LA SPORTIVA Nago climbing shoes! If you have ever seen the movie Cliff Hanger you will understand the need for these high performance and stylish Italian made rock climbing shoes. They are dressed in Vibram rubber which is bound to get you out of the stickiest of situations and keep you on your way up.
The extremely comfortable and flexible LA SPORTIVA Nago’s are cutting edge made with perforated synthetic leather and ventilated top. The Vibram rubber soles give you the ultimate grip and durability. Let your feet breathe and your stability and balance strengthen. Right now they only come in the color red but hopefully there will be more styles on the way.
April 19th, 2008 by admin
