Big Wall

Grivel's new daisy chain has a chain-link construction with  loops that are all individually rated to 23kN as oppose to 2kN on a standard daisy chain, meaning that it can be used as a cows-tail of varying lengths or even to equalise anchors at a belay. This makes it a versatile piece of kit for sport, trad, aid or big wall climbing.

The Metolius 8 Step Aiders is a ladder-style construction with 8 steps for maximum ease of use. Biothane™ step stiffeners ensure that the steps always stay open. This aider offers a reinforced clip-in point, a full-strength grab loop and sub-steps in the top two steps. It also has a dedicated clip-in point at the bottom for enchaining aiders without collapsing the bottom step. For body weight only.

The DMM Daisy Chains are 135cm Dynatec daisy chains for aid climbing progression. Full strength end to end, while the pockets are designed to hold body weight only, and should not be used to anchor directly to the belay.

The Metolius 5 Step Aider is made from 25mm flat nylon webbing that is reinforced with Biothane (the stuff good haul bags are made from) to stiffen the steps, ensuring they always stay open for easy foot placement. The Aider has a classic, staggered, triangular step construction with useful sub-steps in the 2 top steps. This 5 Step Aider is tough, durable and functional with a reinforced clip-in point, full-strength grab loop and a dedicated clip-in point at the bottom for enchaining aiders without collapsing the bottom step.

The Black Diamond Bugaboo Pitons are the bigger and stronger brother to the knife blades, for when the cracks get fractionally bigger.

The Black Diamond Angle Pitons are made to fit larger cracks, pockets and pods. Their design, coupled with the springiness of the steel used gives these pitons inherently high holding power.

The Black Diamond Lost Arrow Pitons are for use in thin to medium cracks and tough enough to withstand many uses. Numbered for quick identification from 1 to 8. Four lengths are available (short, long, wedge and dong) and five thickness (thin, medium, thick, wedge and dong). Andy finds number 2 and 3 very useful for Scottish winter climbing.

The Black Diamond Knifeblade Pitons are classic pitons for thinner cracks, these have precision ground blades so that a consistent taper is achieved. There are two clip-in holes for corner placements and to save a little weight.

The Black Diamond Stone Gloves are a soft goat leather glove for aid climbing, belaying and light via ferrata. The palm is reinforced and the knuckles are stitched with kevlar.

The Black Diamond Pecker Pitons are designed to be used where knife blade pitons won’t fit or where the placement is more feeble. Due to the design of the peg the force is pulled downwards meaning that the pecker has to be pulled right through the crack for it to fail. Absolutely essential for big wall climbing and aid climbing.

The Metolius Easy Daisy's are a brilliant invention that speed up the whole aiding process. They can be drawn in quickly to get you high on the current piece and be released at the flick of a wrist so you can reach up for the next one.

The OCUN Crack Gloves Lite are an improved version of the already excellent OCUN crack glove. A redesigned shape has increased comfort on the hand. Other improvements include a rubber cover over the Velcro fastening that helps to prevent it becoming undone whilst in use. The gloves are constructed of microfiber stretch suede and a highly sensitive adhesive rubber that provides maximum friction.

The Yates Copper Double Head is intended for use in vertical cracks. They are more difficult to bash into a seam, but provide greater holding power than aluminium heads, therefor tend to be used in shallower and more tenuous placements. This double version is ideal for smears that are long and narrow.

The Petzl Evolv Adjust is a positioning device with two arms allowing you to progress from one point to another, making it ideal for activities like aid climbing. The length of the arms goes from 15 to 150 cm allowing a huge reach, and the rubber ring holds the carabiner making clipping quick and hassle free.

The Metolius PAS 22 Personal anchor system is made with double-wrapped 11mm Monster webbing. Each loop is individually sewn and rated to 22kN meaning no nasty surprises if you load it incorrectly like some daisy chains. It is safer, more convenient and more adjustable than using more conventional slings, quickdraws, or daisy chains at the anchor and can also be used to equalize anchors.

The Black Diamond Padded Gear Sling features a well padded and adjustable shoulder strap that has a 9kN rating. Use it to keep your rack organised whilst taking weight off your harness, the anatomically shaped sling simply slides over your shoulder and is adjusted via a buckle.