Outdoor rock climbing can be seasonal, but indoor climbing is year-round. Climbers need a reason to keep coming back; new routes equal new challenges. And new challenges require new holds.
Trango Holds (formerly known as E-Grips), a leader in climbing hold development and industry leader in grip innovation, introduces the Deltas, a brand-new range of holds designed for gyms, home walls, and everything from local to Olympic competitions. The Deltas, designed and crafted in the United States, are made from high quality polyurethane, the most durable hold material available. The Deltas are shaped by Alton Richardson, a long-time Colorado-based climber, photographer and filmmaker. Richardson notes that the shapes were inspired by his own work as a route setter and photographer. “I spent so much time working with shapers, it seemed natural to extend my own creativity to the art,” says Richardson, noting that the Delta name reflects the ever-changing craft of route setting. “Delta is the Greek letter for change,” says Richardson, “and that is what route setting is all about.
The new Deltas come in shapes and sizes that range from tiny footholds and small edges to rails, pinches, slopers and jugs. “From a climber’s perspective, it’s difficult to gauge how good any of the holds are as you approach them as they all look the same from below,” says Richardson. “It can make for a fun onsight experience and will serve competition route setting well. I also focused on versatility, especially on volumes. The Delta’s complement any existing hold inventory and serve the commercial route setter who wants to create engaging and positional movement. The Delta’s truly shine in the competition setting simply due to their range, versatility and pre-equipped multiple attachment options.”
Trango Holds (formerly known as E-Grips), leads the industry in hold shapes and the variety of materials deployed. The brand developed the first PU holds in the late 1990s, and now offers more hold materials (hence shapes, finishes and sizes) than any other brand, including PE, PU, GRU (glass reinforced urethane), GRP (glass reinforced polyester) as well ABS, a partially recycled material, that in turn, is 100 percent recyclable, lightweight, and extremely durable. Trango Holds offers 20+ styles and a team of world-class shapers.
About Trango:
Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1991, Trango is an athlete driven brand, dedicated to challenging the status quo of climbing and dedicated to advancing indoor gym technology. At Trango, we create innovative equipment that climbers trust. Our company is passionate about creating innovative, solution-oriented products that help climbers pursue the sport we love. You can count on Trango gear to deliver something extra, something special that will contribute to your day climbing, indoors or out.
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