ArtLine climbing volumes: a physical and fun product test
Volumes are now an indispensable feature (all puns intended) in indoor climbing, whether it’s for bouldering or lead setting. They...
Category: Gear
Safety first : How to Identify Bad Climbing Bolts
Identify, plan for, and mitigate the hazards caused by sketchy bolts. When we encounter a bolt, we have no idea...
Fred Nicole: From Top-End Bouldering to the Subtle Art of Shoe Design
Fred Nicole has been an important figure in bouldering since the 1990s. In 1996, he established the world’s first V14,...
La Sportiva climbing shoes : a story about craftmanship
La Fabrique Verticale recently visited the La Sportiva factory. It was an incredible opportunity to get a closer look at...
