Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo/Seiji Ishii) The Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope is a follow-up to Edelrid’s Swift Eco 8.9, the first PCA/PFA-free ...

Gravity is the constant enemy in climbing, and lessening its effects is the primary consideration for high-end sport climbing. The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, ...

The Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope follows a host of products that Edelrid has released to be more sustainable. From using bio-based and renewable raw materials to eliminating PFC/PCAs to reusing and ...

I can’t remember when I saw my first “trad draw,” but I certainly remember the “magic trick” of passing one carabiner through the other then clipping all three loops with the passed-through clipper to ...