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Wish List 2007 – Grips

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Contact HEXChina has destroyed the reputation of plastic this year; with all the toy recalls it’s hard to know what is safe to give your loved ones.

So Routesetter.com has come up with these eight grips that are some of the freshest, hottest and safest fashion accessories for climbing walls this holiday season.

Contact Hex Crimp – This brand new crimp set is the perfect stocking stuffer for the crimp fiend. The idea for these little crimps started right here on the Routesetter.com forum when Coach Tyson wondered where the enigmatic VEX crimp came from. Since the VEX is no longer available the boys at Contact Holds decided to make an exact copy of it and then expand it into an entire series of awesome crimps. SICK! $20

eG ArmadilloE-Grips Armadillo – E-Grips does it again with their new feature, the Armadillo. Let’s see: Looks great up high, not many climbers know how good (or bad) it is and it’s perfect for adding a little spice to your problem. What more do you want in a comp hold? $59.30

Slap Le CrunchSlap Holds Le Crunch – Do you live in England and are envious of American urethane? Well now that Slap holds has opened shop you too can have all the awesomeness of unbreakable holds. Basically you’ll be psyched to have any hold in their line up (we only picked Le Crunch because we love saying Le Crunch). £30. ($61.38).

So ill Wisdom TootheSo Ill Wisdom Toothe – I’d like to see someone gift wrap this hold. The teeth are the perfect addition to any comp problem and perhaps the ultimate finals hold. The boys didn’t just create a matching jug; they created a matching jug that looks like giant teeth that are about to bite your leg off! Oh so great to throw dynos at. $89.

Lapis VolumeLapis Volumes – Lapis has 12 volumes that will spice up any wall. These volumes were seen lately at the Kranj World Cup. The volumes are all super light and easy to put up by yourself. So treat yourself, er I mean the setter in your life with a little world cup flava. $118 – $1089.

Rock Candy SurgesRock Candy Surges – For the true connoisseur of plastic, Rock Candy offers up the Surges. These grips come with some pretty sweet details, like little bits of slick pebbles and comfy edges. Definitely a gift only for the special person in your life. $44.

Nicros Derms – These little guys are also a great stocking stuffer. Like Nicros Dermslittle pieces of candy that you can crimp, pimp and squeeze all through that boring holiday dinner. Hey, what are you doing under the table young man! Don’t eat dessert or your heavy ass won’t be able to hold on to the Derms. $24.95

Project Kreases – The 2XL is Project Kreasedope! You’ll be the envy of your neighborhood if this thing is left under your tree. Create some cool sneakuences with just one hold. Or get the whole 16 hold series for a completely original theme problem. Don’t be greedy; make sure to invite the less fortunate over to session on the Kreases. $59.