The Evolv Luchador is the latest addition to Evolv’s Chris Sharma designed line, the Sharma Series. The lace-up shoe (also available in a velcro-strap closure model called Luchador SC) has a slightly cambered last, and a semi-asymmetrical toe profile. The…
I’ve been testing a pair of the highly-touted Evolv Shaman for most of the autumn and winter. This has been my first pair of Evolvs after having been primarily a La Sportiva wearer for the last decade. The first thing that…
Nothing inspires feeding frenzies among the pros on our site quite like Cassin Ice Tools, and it’s no secret why: they are lightweight, highly-technical, sleek and multi-use. Below is a preview of the Cassin ice tools that we have on the site.…
Image: Omega Pacific, Link Cam 1 The Omega Pacific Link Cam is a unique entry in the field of traditional climbing protection. In general, traditional climbing can be more challenging than sport climbing or bouldering because placing gear requires more…
What sets the Omega Pacific Five-O Quickdraws apart? Two main components: the size and shape of the carabiner, along with a solidly thick dogbone of nylon connecting the carabiners. While the basic design of two carabiners attached by a piece of webbing…
La Sportiva’s Miura is a fantastic shoe. They fit well from the first day I jammed my feet into them. That’s not to say there was no break in period, but it was fairly short, and the shoes have remained true…