GEAR MYTHS: DOES ANYONE USE STOPPERS ANYMORE?
They started the clean climbing revolution; now they may be a relic of the...
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Welcome to the Black Diamond Experience, an organic presentation of inspirational stories, photos and videos from our athletes, employees and partners. The Black Diamond Experience is where we showcase climbing, skiing and hiking adventures from around the world, plus event news, advocacy efforts and product and technology highlights-all in one dynamic smorgasbord of stoke. Enjoy.
GEAR MYTHS: METHODS FOR CLIPPING A CHALK BAG
GEAR MYTHS: BOLTS ARE ALWAYS BOMBER, RIGHT?
Go ahead, take the whip. You’ve got a trucker bolt just below. But wait...
GEAR MYTHS: THE HELMET QUESTION—WHEN SHOULD YOU WEAR A HELMET AND WHY?
In this Gear Myths, we’re opening the lid (pun intended) on the topic of...
GEAR MYTHS: ESSENTIAL CLIMBING KNOTS, FIGURE 8 VS DOUBLE BOWLINE
Gear Myths: Essential Climbing Knots, Figure 8 vs Double Bowline
GEAR MYTHS: OPPOSING QUICKDRAW CARABINERS
In this Gear Myths, we talk about your quickdraw orientation preference. More specifically, opposing...
GEAR MYTHS: GATES IN OR GATES OUT?
Gates in or gates out? What’s the deal? In this Gear Myths, we search...
GEAR MYTHS: BOTTOMS-UP OR TOP-DOWN
Is there a correct way to thread the rope through your harness?
GEAR MYTHS: GEAR SLINGS VS GEAR LOOPS
Is there a reason why gear slings have seemingly gone the way of the...
