It’s time for spring cleaning, and making room for the latest goods and services on the market. This season’s gear report includes training resources, new financing options, league software, design projects and websites, a crashpad and a camming device to keep your inventories stocked and your projects moving forward.
Asana
Asana teamed up with Klarna to offer website customers an easy 4-payment, 0% interest option for their bouldering pads, chalk, accessories and more.
Climb Time
Climb Time can now host leagues on their app, including adult bouldering, youth ropes and other leagues. The system helps with scoring, grade handicapping, registration, team setup and team communication. Fees are based on collected league revenue.
IMPACT
IMPACT Climbing launched a new website showing off their climbing walls, playground boulders, ninja courses and more.
Nicros
Nicros now offers climbing wall repairs by their experienced engineering team, extending the life of your wall and improving safety. Repairs can include structural support, damaged surfaces, fiberglass panels, flooring and anchors. One day repair jobs begin at $2,200.
OLC Designs
OLC Designs completed Übergrippen Castle Rock climbing gym, using a similar style to the brand’s original Denver location. The 17,600-square-foot facility spans two floors with large windows and overhead doors to connect the indoors with the outside, and also features an outdoor traverse wall, slacklines, lawn and patio.
Rock Gym Pro
Rock Gym Pro launched RGP Stripe Custom integration which allows facilities to handle all credit card transactions through a single processor. With no additional monthly fees, upgraded terminals and competitive rates, this can reduce costs and simplify accounting.
Trango
Trango released the Stratus Crashpad, their first bouldering mat. Features include a 45° hinged fold, three layers of foam totaling 4.75″ thickness, and a customizable carry system to easily attach a second Stratus. $289
Climb Strong
Climb Strong published their latest book, METTLE. The author Steve Bechtel draws on over 25 years of climbing coaching experience in this collection of articles, essays, and stories of the training process. $28.95
DMM
DMM released their Dragonfly Offset Micro Cams, designed for irregular, flared cracks and pin scars. Each features a color-coded sling and thumb loop for quick placements. £69.99
Warrior’s Way
Warrior’s Way launched Free Mind™ Mental Training Course. Arno Ilgner has been teaching mental fortitude since 1995, and this course takes a practical approach using videos, interactive activities and reflection questions. Available for groups or individuals. $200-$300 per level
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