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            QC LAB: DRAWS IN A GYM

            We've tested many fixed quickdraws from sport routes from all over the country. A while ago a gym owner asked us about replacing draws at a gym and how they compare to draws outside.

            QC LAB: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVERS

            QC LAB: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVERS

            With ski season kicking off, the QA Lab crew dives deep into the world of electromagnetic interference and how it can affect... With ski season kicking off, the QA Lab crew dives deep into the world of electromagnetic interference and how it can affect backcountry safety.

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            QC Lab: Aluminum vs. Steel Ice Screws

            QC LAB: ALUMINUM VS. STEEL ICE SCREWS

            Light is right, but steel is real. So, when it comes to ice screws, what’s the deal? In this QC Lab, Will... Light is right, but steel is real. So, when it comes to ice screws, what’s the deal? In this QC Lab, Will Gadd and Matt Berry thread their way to the source of truth when it comes to aluminum vs. steel ice screws.

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            QC Lab: The Art and Science of Using Snow Anchors

            QC LAB: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF USING SNOW ANCHORS

            The QC Lab team is joined by IFMGA Mountain Guide Mark Smiley to discuss the subtle art of building, testing, and using... The QC Lab team is joined by IFMGA Mountain Guide Mark Smiley to discuss the subtle art of building, testing, and using snow anchors.  

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            QC LAB: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARABINER

            QC LAB: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARABINER

            Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions. This round we talk about carabiners.

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            QC LAB: DAISY CHAIN DANGERS

            QC LAB: DAISY CHAIN DANGERS

            We see it all the time. People at the cliff with one or two daisy chains girth hitched to their belay loop... We see it all the time. People at the cliff with one or two daisy chains girth hitched to their belay loop or tie-in points, and using them as a personal anchor system when at an anchor. Wrong.

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            QC LAB: DAISY CHAIN DANGERS

            QC LAB: DAISY CHAIN DANGERS

            We see it all the time. People at the cliff with one or two daisy chains girth hitched to their belay loop... We see it all the time. People at the cliff with one or two daisy chains girth hitched to their belay loop or tie-in points, and using them as a personal anchor system when at an anchor. Wrong.

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            QC LAB: WORN BELAY LOOPS AND RETIRING A HARNESS

            QC LAB: WORN BELAY LOOPS AND RETIRING A HARNESS

            The following QC Lab was originally posted years back after Todd Skinner died in Yosemite when his belay loop broke.

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            QC Lab: The Beauty and Limitations of Big Cams

            QC LAB: THE BEAUTY AND LIMITATIONS OF BIG CAMS

            The bigger the better, right? Well, not so fast. In this QC Lab, Quality Engineer Hunter Gvozdich goes deep into the world... The bigger the better, right? Well, not so fast. In this QC Lab, Quality Engineer Hunter Gvozdich goes deep into the world of testing to explore the strengths and weaknesses of our new monster cams—the #7 and #8 Camalots.

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            QC LAB: CONNECTING TWO SLINGS TOGETHER

            QC LAB: CONNECTING TWO SLINGS TOGETHER

            Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions. This time we talk about connecting slings.

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            QC LAB: OLD VS. NEW GEAR TESTING

            QC LAB: OLD VS. NEW GEAR TESTING

            Remember that weathered tree tat you were eyeing? Or how ‘bout that 20-year-old rope you found sitting in a basement completely unused?... Remember that weathered tree tat you were eyeing? Or how ‘bout that 20-year-old rope you found sitting in a basement completely unused? Rest assured. KP and the QC Lab crew head to the testing room to answer your age-old question … how strong is it?

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            QC LAB: SHARPIE FOR MARKING THE MIDDLE OF A ROPE?

            QC LAB: SHARPIE FOR MARKING THE MIDDLE OF A ROPE?

            Here's the question we get asked probably more than any other: "Can I use a Sharpie to mark the middle of my... Here's the question we get asked probably more than any other: "Can I use a Sharpie to mark the middle of my rope? "Our answer: "I don't know."

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            QC LAB: STRENGTH TESTING OF THE GEAR YOU'VE ALWAYS WONDERED ABOUT

            QC LAB: STRENGTH TESTING OF THE GEAR YOU'VE ALWAYS WONDERED ABOUT

            Ever wondered exactly how strong a cam placed in “umbrella” mode actually is? Or what about the strength of your knotted slings?... Ever wondered exactly how strong a cam placed in “umbrella” mode actually is? Or what about the strength of your knotted slings? Don’t despair!

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            QC LAB: PERSONAL ANCHOR SYSTEMS EXPLAINED

            QC LAB: PERSONAL ANCHOR SYSTEMS EXPLAINED

            In this QC Lab, BD’s Climbing Category Director Kolin Powick (aka KP) digs into the world of Personal Anchor Systems. How should... In this QC Lab, BD’s Climbing Category Director Kolin Powick (aka KP) digs into the world of Personal Anchor Systems. How should they be used? And what happens if they’re MIS-USED??? Well, buckle up and take a ride with KP and the QC crew as they journey into the complex world of the PAS.

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