New from Edelrid – Bulletproof and The Ace

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 by eewpadm

With a new Edelrid container landing in our warehouse we have some exciting new products to tell you about. First - introducing the BULLET PROOF.... The name says it all. Innovative, robust hybrid biner with steel insert at the apex of the biner. Prevents premature wear and burrs or sharp edges. Keylock closure for optimal handling when clipping/unclipping. H-shape construction ensures best possible use of material and minimal weight. Ergonomic gate design for easier clipping. IN STOCK NOW RRP $24.95 As featured in Vertical Life Next - the best card in the ...

Expedition Equipment 2017 Adventure Park Workbook

Posted on September 8, 2017 by eewpadm

Our 2017 Adventure Park Workbook details Edelrid's Adventure Park range including Smart Belay system, ropes course specific harnesses and helmets. It also includes all the other equipment needed to for the workspace. NB - This is a first draft as we have quite a bit more information to add. For the time being anyone with an interest in this product area should also look at out Indoor Climbing and Height Safety workbooks

Pink DMM Vault – Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by eewpadm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a worldwide annual campaign to highlight the fight against breast cancer. Expedition Equipment & DMM have traditionally shown their support by producing limited edition pink products and giving 5% of the retail sales to The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). This year, it’s the turn of the ultimate tool holder and equipment storage solution – the Vault. These eye-catching wire and locking gate Vaults, in striking pink, will be laser etched with the Against Breast Cancer ribbon logo. Pink Vaults are now available for pre-order and we e...

How to work out the date of manufacture from Sterling’s Lot number

Posted on September 4, 2017 by eewpadm

Date of manufacture for your climbing gear is worth recording, especially for 'soft' goods like ropes, harnesses, slings and prusiks, as materials can degrade over time. Since the introduction of the PPE laws in Europe manufacturers have been including instructions which give guidance on obsolescence timelines. Its typically around 10 years from date of manufacturer for nylon and polyester type products but does vary so check. Sterling's current Lot# system (introduced in 2015) makes it easy to ascertain the date of manufacture of an item. Lot#'s consist of 4 digits, the first 2 are the yea...

AplusA 2017 – Your Invite to Visit Edelrid’s Stand – Hall 6/A24

Posted on August 30, 2017September 11, 2017 by eewpadm

Innovation, Sustainability, and Made in Germany are Edelrid's core principles for developing new products. With this in mind, they would like to present you their newest developments at the A+A in Düsseldorf from October 17th – 20th, 2017. Flex Harness Series: Innovative – lightweight and efficient for a diverse field of application Talon: The spectacular, modern, and lightweight tree climber Low Stretch Static Ropes according to EN1891A for energy efficient work on ropes and outstanding handling As a specialist, we developed a new innovative sewn termination for you With ...

New Product – The Agent Chalk

Posted on August 29, 2017August 11, 2019 by eewpadm

Forget all that strength training, campusing and hangboarding you’re doing. If your climbing shoes aren’t sticky, or your palms and fingers are greasier, you are going to have a much harder time staying on the rock! In other words, you are going to FALL! Chalk is an important ingredient for success or failure and has been relatively ignored by climbers as there seems to be a common assumption that all chalk is the same. 8C PLUS has developed a range of allergen, heavy metals and additive free food grade chalk products that are focused to improve your grip and overall performance during t...

Edelrid 2018 Adventure Park Workbook

Posted on August 25, 2017September 6, 2017 by eewpadm

Edelrid's 2018 Adventure Park Workbook details the full ecosystem they provide around the Smart Belay system. In the workbook you will find full technical details along with usage instructions. Along with the Smart Belay lanyards the ecosystem includes all the harnesses, helmets & connectors needed on high ropes courses and adventure parks. Click on the image to download a hi-res pdf copy

Advanced Materials in Sterlings Fliplines and Prusik

Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by eewpadm

Sterling's Fliplines and Prusiks are very advanced products featuring incredibly high tech materials. In this blog post we'll look at what those materials, what they are made of and the advantages they give. (more…)

Inspection and Maintenance of Locking Gates

Posted on August 17, 2017September 29, 2017 by eewpadm

Download this step-by-step ‘walk-through’ to aid with the inspection and maintenance of DMM auto-lock carabiner gate mechanisms. Following on from a visual and tactile assessment, there are three gate action (function) tests described, to ensure that the gate closes fully and reliably. A non-silicone based lubricant such as Duck Oil is recommended (do NOT use graphite powder) to reduce friction at the hinge rivet, within the mechanism and contact areas. As always, if you have any doubts about the functionality or integrity of a carabiner, take it out of service and seek advice. A downloadab...

Edelrid Tracer Thread Colour Code

Posted on August 17, 2017August 28, 2020 by eewpadm

When Edelrid manufacture rope, during the braiding process, an identification tape and tracer thread indicating the year of manufacture are woven into rope core. (more…)