As competition climbing returns, with IFSC world cups taking place and the Olympic Games right around the corner, climbing hold shapers continue to innovate. From textures that mimic reality to grip systems meant to work together in countless combinations, May’s new holds are certainly exciting. Enjoy!
ARTLINE HOLDS
New from ArtLine Holds: DT Mercy XXLs • TribeLine Jugs • TribeLine Twins
ATOMIK
New from Atomik: XXL Golfus Vertical Wall Sloper #2 • 25 Pack Variety Golfus • Golfus Mini Slopers • Golfus Pockets
EGRIPS
New from eGrips: Khans Edges
KILTER
New from Kilter: Dual-Tex Sandstone Kaiju Huecos • Dual-Tex Granite Texture Plates • Brushed Sandstone Blocky Pinches • Brushed Sandstone Complex Slopers  • 2XL Brushed Sandstone Complex Ledges
SCOUT CLIMBING HOLDS
New from Scout: Mitty Big Crimps • Mitty Small Crimps • Mitty Witty Crimps
URBAN PLASTIX
New from Urban Plastix: Stealth Large Slopers
BLOCZ
New from Blocz: Asymmetric Soccerball
COMPASS CLIMBING
New from Compass: Nisyros Slopers
ELEVATION CLIMBING
New from Elevation: The Hive System
ESCAPE CLIMBING
New from Escape: Wood Holds
MEGALITH CLIMBING
New from Megalith: Karda Adjustable Hangboard
MIMIC HOLDS
New from Mimic: Joe’s Sloper
NICROS
New from Nicros: EH Training Pockets
VISION CLIMBING
New from Vision: Vipers
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