Ball Nut work His original vision for Yangshuo

His original vision for Yangshuo Rock – A China Climbing Guide was to promote one of the best rock climbing locations in the world

including over winter layers

Sm’D is a D-shaped locking carabiner that is lightweight and compact and can be used in numerous situations

Replace the clipstick head with your action camera to make the ultimate filming boom

Ball Nut work His original vision for YangshuoFor the slim and grim. Invented in 1987 by John Middendorf and originally brought to market as Lowe Balls, these have become the secret weapon of many aid and trad climbers. These little wonders will work in small parallel sided cracks where the only other option is pounding a piton. Ball Nuts also work in pin scars and small flares where even modern micro cams simply wont fit. Since they weigh so little, many advanced trad climbers keep a #2 and #3