Ask Gear Guy

• Ice Screw Length Monday 7 March, 2011
• Adjustable Leg Loops Monday 7 March, 2011
• Helmet for a Big Head Monday 7 March, 2011
• Can I Modify my Crampon Without Compromising the Integrity? Friday 4 February, 2011
• How do I Make a Bomber Anchor? Friday 4 February, 2011
• Is it necessary to clip all ice screws with Screamers? Friday 4 February, 2011
• Are sewn slings stronger than knotted ones? Wednesday 1 December, 2010
• Blood Sport Wednesday 1 December, 2010
• Between the Hammer and the Anvil Wednesday 1 December, 2010
• When to Replace Climbing Webbing Tuesday 30 November, 2010

  Climbing Gear Guy lays down the rules for when to retire and replace faded and worn climbing webbing and slings.

• Tales From the Gripped Tuesday 30 November, 2010
• How to Properly Orient a Carabiner Gate Tuesday 30 November, 2010

  Gear Guy discusses the safety aspects of clipping a carabiner to align the gate away from the direction of climbing.

• When the Whip Comes Down Tuesday 30 November, 2010
• The Benefits of Cotton for Climbing Tuesday 30 November, 2010

  Gear Guy unravels the myth that cotton climbing wear can kill you.

• Ask Gear Guy #190 Thursday 4 November, 2010

  Tips for knowing when to replace worn climbing slings and quickdraws.

• How to Stretch Climbing Shoes Friday 1 October, 2010
• Are 1/2-inch bolts really better than 3/8-inch? Friday 1 October, 2010
• Hand Drill Advice Wednesday 15 September, 2010
• Resurrecting Old Soles Wednesday 15 September, 2010
• TERRIBLE TWINS Thursday 1 July, 2010