Routesetters, we're back with the annual CBJ Grip List Survey, and we want to hear from you—the people using these holds to create your masterpieces. This is your chance to geek out, share your opinions, and help great brands and shapers get the recognition they deserve.

We’ve got big changes this year - for the first time ever, we're using a five-star rating system, so you don't have to choose just one favorite. For each category, we listed every brand that received at least 1% (holds, macros, volumes) or at least 2% (other categories) of the vote in any of the past 3 years of the Grip List. There’s also space at the end of each question to add ratings for more brands.

The survey closes at midnight on Sunday September 13th , but don’t wait!

This year's survey is intended for anyone who sets routes commercially or for competitions.

You Can Win Too

Every respondent earns a chance to win an Edelrid Setter Belt or pair of Red Chili Voltage X shoes! Thank you Edelrid and Red Chili for sponsoring this year’s survey!

Thanks for your time!

To ensure the validity of the Grip List Survey, your real name and email are required to complete the survey. However, your multiple-choice responses and brand ratings are strictly anonymous and will only be shared in the aggregate. We may quote great written answers in our Grip List Awards article, but all quotes will be anonymous unless you give us permission below to attribute them to you. CBJ’s privacy policy can be found here.

To ensure the validity of the Grip List Survey, your real name and email are required to complete the survey. However, your multiple-choice responses and brand ratings are strictly anonymous and will only be shared in the aggregate. We may quote great written answers in our Grip List Awards article, but all quotes will be anonymous unless you gave us permission at the previous page to attribute them to you. CBJ’s privacy policy can be found here.

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SETTER BACKGROUND

Please note that your responses to the multiple-choice questions in this part of the survey will be kept strictly anonymous and only shared in the aggregate.

Climbing holds are typically made out of PU or PE and are attached primarily with bolts. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Climbing holds are typically made out of PU or PE and are attached primarily with bolts. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

Climbing macros are typically made out of fiberglass or ABS/VTF and are attached with screws. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Climbing macros are typically made out of fiberglass or ABS/VTF and are attached with screws. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

Climbing volumes are made out of plywood and are attached primarily with screws. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Climbing volumes are made out of plywood and are attached primarily with screws. See this comparison of holds, macros and volumes.

The brands listed below received 1% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

The shapers listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

The shapers listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

Manufacturers are the factories that make the final product, not necessarily the shapes, and often they produce for many different brands. The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Manufacturers are the factories that make the final product, not necessarily the shapes, and often they produce for many different brands. The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

Routesetting apps are used to manage routesetting across a gym - boulders and routes.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Routesetting apps are used to manage routesetting across a gym - boulders and routes.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.

Spraywall apps are used to organize routes on a specific wall that has many hold options and overlapping routes.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others on the next page.

Spraywall apps are used to organize routes on a specific wall that has many hold options and overlapping routes.

The brands listed below received 2% or more of the vote in any of the prior three years. You can write-in others below.