Why our new Accessory Carabiner is still 0kN
The features that matter aren't strength related Accessory carabiners are a divisive topic. If you have a dedicated r...
The Deep Dive
Long-form thoughts on trad, multipitch, and rope solo climbing
Can you Top Rope Solo on a Dynamic Rope?
Static vs Dynamic Rope for Top Rope Soloing People top rope solo on a dynamic rope all the time, especially when the ...
Does the new GRIGRI+ work for LRS?
We tried it with disappointing results... You may have seen Petzl just updated the GRIRI+, a device that has a cult f...
What Multipitch Lead Rope Solo Looks Like
The thought process behind my multipitch lead rope solo system We've spent a lot of time discussing single-pitch lead...
How to Multipitch Efficiently WITHOUT Fix and Follow
My thoughts on where real multipitch speed lies We have talked often at Avant about fix-and-following. It is an enjoy...
Testing the Fuse Jammer & Freebell - New LRS Cache Backup Devices
How did the Fuse Jammer and Freebell work on real pitches?