Fall has officially arrived for many of us, which means “send season,” college nights and after-school programs are in full swing. From training for a big project to getting back into it, this Buyer’s Guide has XX new products and services to help keep climbers connected and charge the climbing. A revamped training board app, AI-powered software upgrades, modular DIY panels and adjustable walls for the gym or home, fresh equipment for those setting the stage, training and recovery tools for all, new ropes and packs, the latest film screenings…All these autumn releases and much more are below.
BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW:
– ArtLine – Awesome Woodys – Barnholds – Bold – Boulder24 – Capitan – Clava – comp.rocks – Eldorado – Exalted – Friction Labs – Global Climbing Standard – Griptonite – Kareemah Batts – Kilter – La Sportiva – OnSite – Peak Performance Polymer – Petzl – Redpoint HQ – Reel Rock – So iLL – Theoretical – Trango –
ARTLINE
ArtLine has released the Alpha Setter Bag, a tool bag and hip belt made with ripstop fabric and vinyl canvas. Designed to evenly distribute weight across three main removable pockets, the bag features include magnetic closures, tether leash attachments, gear loops, a bit holder, and a smartphone pocket. It was dreamed up and crafted through ArtLab, a routesetter collective initiated by Brice Anziutti. €74.17
BOLD
Bold Climbing announced a variety of new brands have joined their distributorship. CRUX adds skin care, recovery and performance products to Bold’s offering. Lattice Training brings a variety of training equipment into the mix. Wide Boyz adds crack gloves and a crack trainer to the lineup. And So iLL holds and macros broaden Bold’s catalog of shapes for routesetters.
CAPITAN
Capitan just launched Chart Assistant, a new AI-powered tool that lets operators generate custom analytics charts through natural language instead of manual configuration. The launch is part of a broader update to Capitan’s Chart Builder, which also adds composite metrics, a dashboard builder, and new display controls for cleaner reporting. Plans start at $399/mo, and Chart Assistant is included at no extra cost.
CLAVA
Clava has added a new Corporate Account feature designed to streamline account management by allowing administrators to create dedicated client accounts, assign primary corporate contacts (such as HR managers or corporate accountants), and instantly issue bulk credits or memberships to their customers on file. Plans start at $299/mo plus 2.8% + $0.25 per transaction, and Corporate Account is included at no extra cost.
ELDORADO
Eldorado Climbing is now offering Diamond Climbing Panels, 47″x27″ modular DIY indoor climbing wall panels. Each 21lb wood panel includes 9 t-nuts and a frame for mounting, and the panels are available in four colors. $199
GRIPTONITE
Griptonite now offers an integration with Redpoint HQ, connecting what climbers do on the wall with the data held in Redpoint. The integration uses a bidirectional API to unlock several new features for gyms that use both platforms. A few examples of potential uses: at check-in, Griptonite can send climbers personalized route recommendations matched to their ability; front desk staff can better understand the customer in front of them; marketing teams can create more relevant campaigns; campaigns can be linked to competitions, challenges and leaderboards. The integration is available at no additional cost from Griptonite to gyms that subscribe to both Griptonite (starting $85/mo) and Redpoint HQ (starting $248/mo).
KILTER
Kilter recently launched their in-house next generation Kilter Board Climbing Wall App. The new app has many new and improved functions, including climb logging, universal search, and a playlist system. New features are added and improved regularly. The app is free.
ONSITE
OnSite has redesigned and released the HomeWall 2.0, their adjustable climbing wall with an optional electric winch. Sizes range from 7′ × 10′ up to 12′ × 12′, with angles adjustable from 5 to 70 degrees, and a variety of colors are available. The walls support popular system boards, including boards by Kilter, Tension and Moon. Starting at $2,500.
PEAK PERFORMANCE POLYMER
Peak Performance Polymer has recently switched over all polyurethane hold manufacturing to their new GripTech material, a 77D durometer PU designed to make tough, durable products with resistance to impact and abrasion. Alongside the shift to GripTech, PPP has introduced a new 13-color Core Color Palette, while still supporting many legacy colors.
REDPOINT HQ
Redpoint HQ has expanded its customer-facing experience with the addition of French language support. French is now available across web storefronts, sales kiosks, customer checkout, customer profiles, booking registration and waivers, allowing climbing gyms to serve members in both French and English from one connected platform. Plans start at $248/mo, and French support is included at no extra cost.
REEL ROCK
Reel Rock 20 is now scheduling shows, beginning October 24. This season’s films include Colin Haley’s winter soloing on Cerro Torre, Michaela Kiersch’s quest for 5.15 and V15, and Ben Mayforth’s pursuit of gold medals and 5.13. Screening fees vary by location.
TRANGO
Trango recently launched two new products: Their Red Flag Rope Series creates a clear visual transition, where the final five meters of both rope ends shift to a bright red. The ropes are available in 9.0mm, 9.4mm and 9.8mm, with varying lengths—40m to 100m depending on the diameter—and prices ranging from $129.95 to $349.95. Their new Racer 25 ($149.95) is a 25L pack weighing 780 grams and made from recycled nylon and UHMWPE. The pack features 4 zipper pockets, 4 mesh pockets, 2 shoulder-strap pockets, an integrated helmet carry and alpine tool attachment, and it includes a rain cover.
AWESOME WOODYS
Awesome Woodys recently released their Actuator Wall, an adjustable bouldering wall with touchpad control system that comes in multiple sizes. Starting at $14,590 for 8’x8′ with 1′ kicker.
BARNHOLDS
Barn Holds is now selling Barn Board Modular Hangboards with a variety of interchangeable segments for customized arrangements. Sets starting at $245, individual segments start at $40.
BOULDER24
Boulder24 is a new video-based routesetting education platform launched by BETA Routesetting YouTubers Niklas Wiechmann and Jake Mason. $86.50 for season 1.
COMP.ROCKS
comp.rocks is a new map-based calendar of U.S. climbing competitions. It’s free to both use and submit comps.
EXALTED
The new Exalted Climbing Seawater Chalk has recently launched. $19.95 for 250 grams.
FRICTION LABS
Friction Labs’ new Dwoods Precision Grip, a new chalk blend made in collaboration with Daniel Woods, is now available. $29.99 for 6 ounces.
GLOBAL CLIMBING STANDARD
Global Climbing Standard recently launched as a standard for indoor climbing development alongside a digital platform that connects climbers, parents, coaches and climbing facilities through a shared framework for progression. The framework has six progressive stages and six skill domains, and every accredited session follows a five-phase coaching model. Climbers earn credentials they can take with them to any GCS-accredited centre in the world. Accredited facilities have an annual fee set locally to reflect each market, and learners pay for registration at each level.
KAREEMAH BATTS
Kareemah Batts Consulting was recently launched to offer accessibility consulting, adaptive sport strategy and speaking to build inclusive recreation, sport and community programs. She offers a $995 package to build a strategy and action plan.
LA SPORTIVA
La Sportiva has released the Skwama Lite and Skwama Lite Women’s, a new vegan hook/loop closure shoe. $159
PETZL
Petzl recently redesigned the GRIGRI+ with the improved ASSIST+ mode, which prevents users from unintentially switching between top rope and lead mode, and an always-on anti panic handle. $134.95
SO ILL
In collaboration with Zellerfeld, So iLL is now selling Baby Steps, a custom-fit 3D printed shoe based on their Baby Deluxe climbing hold. $119
THEORETICAL
Theoretical Climbing’s new Ember is now available, a device designed to help climbers rest during workouts. $65
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