Spring is always abuzz with something new, and this season’s Buyer’s Guide has plenty for your climbing gym or personal kit. AI-powered upgrades to modern tech, marketing campaigns made easier, fresh savings on auto belay trade-ins, modular mats, a routesetting harness built for comfort, plus a wide range of climbing and training tools and accessories, from eco chalk bags and brushes to portable chairs and crashpads…We round up all these latest releases and much more below.
BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW:
– Awesome Woodys – BETA – Endless – Friction Labs – Frictitious – Grip Better – Grizzly Holds – Metric – Midnight Lightning – Petzl – Redpoint HQ – Revival – Trango – TruBlue –
BETA
BETA has launched AI Intelligence, a new feature added to its reporting dashboard for climbing gym operators. The overlay reads and interprets existing dashboard data; identifies trends and outliers across visit cadences, purchase cycles and engagement patterns; and surfaces operational suggestions—including staff prompt templates and strategic recommendations—directly within the platform. Included in all existing plans, which start at €149/mo.
GRIZZLY HOLDS
Grizzly Holds has released the SDS Chair, a portable folding chair designed for use at climbing gyms, competitions, and outdoor sessions. $39.99
MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING
Midnight Lightning has released the Vegan Eco-Brush 2.0, an updated version of their plant-based climbing brush featuring a 75% increase in sisal bristle density over the original model, along with a bamboo handle. The brush contains no animal products and no plastic components. $18.95 CAD
REDPOINT HQ
Redpoint HQ has introduced Dispatches, a new feature within their platform that allows gym operators to create and send newsletter-style email campaigns to specific customer segments without a separate third-party email marketing system. Included in all existing plans, which start at $248/mo.
REVIVAL
Revival Climbing is now offering Modular Carpeted Mats. The system has three main sizes (4’x6′, 5’x8′, 6’x9′), two thicknesses (8″, 12″), light or dark grey varieties, single-density foam, and many custom options available. They’re designed for quick installation using 26oz heavy-duty gym carpet top, 1000d Cordura sides, and a PVC-coated vinyl bottom as a vapor barrier. Starting at $680.
TRANGO
Trango has released a variety of new products. The Equinox Viper Full Body Harness ($513.18) is designed for comfort while working at height with an extra-wide platform, four reinforced gear loops, and quick-release buckles. The Regulock Screwlock Armbar ($16.95) is an HMS locking carabiner with an oversized gate opening and multiple locking options. The Altus Crash Pad ($399) has a 47″x35″ landing surface with 5 inches of multi-layer foam, a shell made from 98% recycled fabric, and a fully adjustable carrying system. The Cyrrus Crash Pad ($89.95 or $99.95) is a 2- or 3-panel topper pad made with Oeko-Tex® certified, bluesign®-approved fabrics. The Photon Eco Friction Kit ($36.95) includes a Photon Eco Chalk Bag, an Icon Brush and 50g of REAL Powder Chalk, all in a single package.
TRUBLUE
TruBlue Technologies has updated their trade-in program, allowing facilities to trade in first-generation TruBlue devices or competitor auto belays toward the purchase of a new TruBlue iQ or iQ+, which meet the updated 2026 EN Standard. Savings can be over $1,000 per unit.
AWESOME WOODYS
Awesome Woodys now offers their Home Bouldering Wall Kit, a 8’x8.75′ freestanding adjustable wall that can fit spaces with a 7′ height. Two layouts are available: the Mini Moon (holds/lights sold separately) and the Spray Wall (includes 50 holds). $4,257.95
ENDLESS
Endless Climbing’s new Cool-Stretch Chalkbag uses Ultra Stretch as a liner—a stretchy antimicrobial fabric—rather than traditional fleece, and has a UX10 (Dyneema) shell. Available in four color options for $55.
FRICTION LABS
Friction Labs now sells Pro Tape, a latex-free stretch cotton athletic tape. Packs of three 0.5″ x 10-yard rolls are $19.99.
FRICTITIOUS
Frictitious has launched the Doormount Pro, a portable steel and aluminum hangboard mount designed to fit more doorframes. The two hangboard options start at $215.
GRIP BETTER
Grip Better is a new company offering Grip Rings made with sustainably sourced natural rubber in 30lb, 40lb or 50lb resistances. $14.95 each or all three for $34.99.
METRIC
Metric Climbing has released the Tec Bloc 2 footwork trainer designed by Matt Chapman, which features 6 sloping edges designed to build balance, stronger toes and ankles, and complex coordination. $34
PETZL
Petzl’s new Pandion harness is designed for group use with adjustable leg loops and either steel (with optional gear loops) or stainless steel hardware. Wholesale pricing starts at $50.97.
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