Edelrid PINCH

Edelrid Pinch  Versatile belay device with direct harness connection A new belay experience with the EDELRID Pinch! Assisted braking delay device with direct harness connection without the use of a carabiner. The compact system provides direct feedback when belaying for safer handling and increased efficiency when delivering the rope. The integrated anti-panic function blocks the device if the brake lever is pulled too far back, making the Pinch the ideal belay device for beginners. Additional steel brake grooves ensure improved control when lowering and abseiling and prevent rope jamming. ...
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Precautionary Safety Check – Edelrid Mega Jul

PRECAUTIONARY CALL FOR SAFETY CHECK OF EDELRID MEGA JUL 15th November 2023 EDELRID is calling on owners of the MEGA JUL belay device and descender from the 04/20 batch to visually inspect the device for a possible defect. Background One MEGA JUL has been found with a defect in the follower‘s loop. Currently, it cannot be ruled out that there are other defective devices in circulation from the batch in question. The defect is a change in the metal surface that can be easily detected by visual inspection. These surface changes can vary in depth and result in a reduction in strength. Check...
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blood glucose

It seems like everyone is hung up on sugar- should you eat it, should you not? Does it make food better or worse? Is it hiding like the boogeyman in our packaged foods, waiting to send us into a metabolic spiral? Personally, we think sugar gets a bad rap. While it is true that you should enjoy all of life’s wonders in moderation, sugar may be one of the single greatest tools to support your performance. Carbohydrates are one of the 3 major macronutrients, and they happen to be your body and brain’s primary source of fuel. Many endurance athletes likely intuitively understand this relationship...
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Introducing Exped’s 2022 Sleeping Mats

INTRODUCING: EXPED 2022 SLEEPING MATS Exped have been well known for their quality and great features, bearing a range that has grown throughout the years. Now in 2022, Exped have updated the entire backpacking range, both bringing new technology to their sleeping mattresses and making it easier to select the right mattress for your customers. In place of the SynMat, DownMat and AirMat, the Exped backpacking range has been updated to the three following lines: Ultra - for when weight and packing size are most important Dura - where durability and comfort are desired Versa - entry leve...
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Otway Odyssey 16th edition

The 2022 Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon was dominated by the Nations’ top riders today in the 100km and 50km courses. This year it certainly was a showcase of quality riding with Melbourne to Warrnambool winner Brendan ‘Trekky’ Johnston and Australian National MTB Champion Rebecca (Bec) McConnell taking out the 100km. Johnston clocked a time of 4:38:39 ahead of National Criterium Champion Cam Ivory in second place (4:40:16) and Sam Fox in third (4:42:27), in a day of challenges on the infamous tough trails of the Otway’s. McConnell posted the winning time of 5:28:03 for the females, ahead of Pet...
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timing your climbing nutrition

Author: Skratch Labs Founder & Sports Physiologist, Dr. Allen Lim Photos from: Stoked Wax, Isabela Zawistowska, TC Bukowski, Lucas Marshal, and Skratch Labs When preparing to do your best at the crag, at a comp or for a hard training session, it goes without saying that proper food and drink is a critical piece of the puzzle. But, as much of an emphasis as athletes put on what to eat and drink, I often see them making even bigger mistakes with when they consume their food and hydration. Those mistakes can manifest in a host of negative consequences that range the gamut from up-chucking ...
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Edelrid PRECAUTIONARY CALL FOR RETROFITTING OF SCREW GATE D-RING BOLTS

EDELRID calls on the owners of the screw gate D-ring bolts to replace them immediately. The quantity of bolts required can be requested free of charge by contacting us here The affected screw gate D-ring bolts can be found in the following products and components: For the CORE PLUS, RADIALIS PRO and TREECORE/SLIDING-D-KIT, only products manufactured since October 2019 are affected. Where to find the corresponding batch numbers and markings on the products is described HERE. Owners of affected products are urged to withdraw them from use immediately. The required quantity of bolts, a...
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Outdoor Research Face Mask

HOW DOES THE OR FACE MASK COMPARE? As it became clear that the global pandemic was not going away quickly, Outdoor Research realised their customers would need long-term solutions for personal protective equipment. People were heading to work or out for their daily errands wearing everything from bandanas to disposable surgical masks and respirators. But what kind of protection do most of us really need on a daily basis? OR researched and listened to their customers, and designed a durable, comfortable and safe solution for anyone who leaves their home. Outdoor Research Face Mask Kits a...
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Edelrid TREEREX TRIPLE LOCK

VARIABLE, COMFORTABLE, SAFE Arborists place many different requirements on their harnesses. They have to allow as much freedom of movement as possible, while also being robust and fitting well in order to ensure maximum comfort during free-hanging work. Finally, they need to offer multiple attachment options for neatly holding arborists' many pieces of equipment. The TREEREX Triple Lock fulfills all of these criteria to perfection—and more. Product number EDL88702  //  Size Size 1 (1500 g) Size 2 (1700 g)  //  Certification EN 813, EN 358, ANSI Z.133, ASTM F887-18:25.4.1/2...
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