Pongoose

At Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, we stock a range of Pongoose climbing products, including their best-selling Clipstick - a revolutionary tool for safer, easier sport climbing. Designed by climbers, for climbers, Pongoose blends innovation, durability, and functionality, all with a strong commitment to sustainability and community. Handmade in the UK, the Clipstick and other tools are crafted for reliable performance and built to last.
Pongoose supports a more inclusive, modern approach to climbing, celebrating climbers of all grades, promoting safety, and giving back through donations to bolt funds and crag maintenance efforts. With a focus on real-world utility, ethical manufacturing, and fun, Pongoose gear is designed to elevate your climbing experience.
Pongoose Climber 550+ - 3in1 Clipstick with Extender and Coupling Bands
The Pongoose Climber 550+ 3in1 Clipstick Package combines the PC550+ Clipstick, PX550+ Extender and two silicone coupling bands in one versatile climbing setup. The extender can be easily fitted to provide additional reach, while the compact sections make the system easier to carry in or on your backpack. Ideal for projecting and trips to remote crags, this package also saves £7 compared with buying each item separately.
Pongoose Head and Bracket Complex
The Pongoose Head and Bracket Complex is a complete replacement head assembly for the Pongoose clipstick system. Supplied with the head, bracket, clamp and fittings, it's ideal for replacing worn parts or upgrading an existing compatible pole. Features a standard 1/4" UNC camera thread for easy installation.
Pongoose Climber 550+ - 3in1 Clipstick
The Pongoose Climber 550+ - 3in1 Clipstick is the most compact Pongoose Clip Stick for taking on your travels for pre-clipping bolts on sport climbs, that also works for quickdraw and carabiner retrieval, as a brushing stick for bouldering and as a camera boom or monopod.
Pongoose Coupling Bands (pair)
The Pongoose Coupling Bands are durable silicone bands designed to securely hold your poles together during transport and storage. Stretchy enough to fit easily while maintaining a secure grip, they are ideal for attaching poles to the outside of a backpack. Finished in bright Pongoose orange, they are easy to find if left around the crag. Sold as a pair, they can also be used as finger warm-up or training bands.
Pongoose Extender 550+
The Pongoose Extender 550+ adds approximately 55cm of extra reach to the Pongoose Climber 550+ 3in1 Clipstick or TP550+ telescopic pole. Its threaded design makes it easy to fit, while the removable handle can be refitted to the end for comfortable use. Multiple extenders can also be connected for additional reach, while the separate sections remain easy to pack for travel. Finished in anodised black and supplied with a silicone dust cap, it offers a practical and compact way to extend your clipstick.
Pongoose Telescopic Pole 700+
The Pongoose Telescopic Pole 700+ is a modular clipstick pole that extends to approximately 264cm, providing useful reach for a wide range of climbing crags. Its removable head and bracket system allows you to swap between compatible Pongoose pole lengths, offering greater flexibility without buying a complete new clipstick. Collapsing to approximately 71.5cm, it is also practical for transport in a large holdall or 75L rucksack. Finished with a rubber handle, twist-lock mechanisms and a durable anodised design, it offers a reliable balance of reach and packability.
Pongoose Mini-Me Climbing Brush
The Pongoose Mini-Me Climbing Brush is a uniquely designed and environmentally friendly climbing brush that's manufactured in the UK. The beech wood handles are contoured to comfortably fit your hand and the horse hair bristles are high quality and ethically sourced.
Pongoose Sloper-Doper Climbing Brush
The Pongoose Sloper-Doper is a Climbing Brush with a well thought-out handle and head shape, made from environmentally friendly materials and manufactured in the UK. This brush has ethically obtained horse hair bristles, an ergonomically designed handle and the Pongoose artwork laser etched into the pack of the board, meaning you'll stand out at the crag or wall.
Pongoose Crimper-Dimper Climbing Brush
The Crimper-Dimper Climbing Brush from Pongoose is uniquely designed, environmentally friendly and manufactured in the UK. With well thought-out handles and head shapes, funky designs and natural, ethically sourced bristles, you're sure to stand out at the crag or wall with one of these Pongoose brushes.
Pongoose Climber 700+ - 3in1 Clipstick
The Pongoose Climber 700 - 3in1 Clipstick is the original Pongoose Clip Stick for pre-clipping bolts on sport climbs, that also works for quickdraw and carabiner retrieval, as a brushing stick for bouldering and as a camera boom or monopod.
Pongoose Climber 1000+ - 3in1 Clipstick
The Pongoose Climber 1000+ - 3in1 Clipstick is the longer Pongoose Clip Stick that is designed for pre-clipping bolts on sports climbs, that also works for quickdraw and carabiner retrieval, as a brushing stick for bouldering and as a camera boom or monopod.
Pongoose Clipstick Travel Cap
Protect your Pongoose clipstick when travelling with the Pongoose Travel Cap. Fits both Climber 700 and 1000+ 3in1 Clipsticks. A small but mighty addition to a sport climber's accessory arsenal. The travel cap protects the top of the Pongoose from damage when travelling and is made of a nicely finished wood. It also comes with a key ring so you don't lose it when it's not on the stick.