Category Archives: equipment

CWA Summit Recap

May 27, 2018 | CWA, equipment, holds, news

The industry’s premier annual meetup was the largest ever and included new product showcases, discussion roundtables, and instructional sessions for all

Next Gen Climber Training Tools

May 8, 2017 | coaching, equipment, innovation, usac

The newest breed of training gear is looking to make climbers stronger and let them have fun.

Grope Mountain Comes To London

January 24, 2017 | _Links_, equipment, holds, walls

“Climbing walls are perceived as a place for sport, well-being, and fun, but they can be erotic too.”

Entre Prises USA Finds A New Leader

November 7, 2016 | equipment, news, walls

The climbing wall builder has been through some tough times lately. A new CEO hopes to change that.

Popping The Top

October 31, 2016 | equipment, expansions, innovation, new gyms, walls

When searching for a new location for a climbing gym, raising the roof on an existing building might be the quickest and most cost effective option.

Wide World of Chalk

October 24, 2016 | equipment, holds

Chalk is not as simple as it seems. CBJ takes a look at the world of climbing chalk and where it might be heading.

Bringing Tech Savvy to Climbing Shoes

August 24, 2015 | equipment, innovation

Combining time honed craftsmanship with tech savvy, SFT is attempting to mass produce a custom-designed climbing shoe.

The Great Headphone Debate

June 15, 2015 | equipment, risk management

Pacific Edge Climbing Gym tries to find the right balance of community, safety and climber psych with a new headphone policy for the bouldering area.

Don’t Call It a Comeback

May 11, 2015 | equipment, holds

A behind the scenes look at Metolius’ transition to urethane climbing holds for the commercial climbing gym market.

Climbing Wall Depreciation

November 17, 2014 | equipment, expansions, finance, walls

A climbing wall is your business’s largest physical asset. The right depreciation method can help you minimize your taxable income and maximize the capital available for future business investments.