It’s time to connect with some of the smoothest grips in climbing. And in this edition of the CBJ Grip Report, the trend is indeed smooth. From geometric volumes to wavy, bulbous macros, sharp edges have given way to finger-friendly shapes. Enjoy!
EMBER
New from Ember Holds & Solo Stile Climbing Lab: Ember Flux
LAPIS
New from Lapis: Goody 02Â – Goody 05 – Mini Goodies 02 – Screw Ons 10 – Macro Goody 01
KILTER
New from Kilter Grips: Sandstone 2XL Ribs – Granite XL Slopers – Noah Medium Big Crimps
SQUADRA
New from Squadra: Dadao 01 – Dadao 05 – Dadao 07 – Dadao 08 – Dadao 10
STOKED
New from sToKed Climbing Volumes: Trips
TEKNIK
New from Teknik Hand Holds: Rapscallions Set 1 – Big Brutes Set 1Â – Vandals Set 1 – Marauders
URBAN PLASTIX
New from Urban Plastix: Reg Slopey Pinches – Reg Jugs – Reg Pinches – Reg Incut Crimps – Reg Dimple Feet
EUROHOLDS USA
New from EuroHolds: Billows Family
FORMIK
New from Formik: Mothership Macros
MEGALITH CLIMBING
New from Megalith Climbing: Hewn Jugs – Large
ROCK CANDY
New from Rock Candy: Sandstone Huecos
ROCKCITY
New from RockCity: Fibreglass Macros – Biotes
SO ILL
New from So iLL Holds: Smooth Family
WHITEOAK
New from WhiteOak Wooden Climbing Equipment: Pinches, Slopers, & Holds
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