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  • Understanding Carabiners / Karabiners

    For the purpose of this article: Carabiner = Karabiner. Same same not different. It is intended for beginner and intermediate climbers who want to know more about the finer points...
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  • Gear testing - the Edelrid MegaJul

      The Edelrid Mega Jul is perhaps the most versatile belay device going around if you have the dedication to learn how to use it. That sums up my thoughts...
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  • Reel Rock 2016!

    Reel Rock 2016 Mountain Equipment is happy to announce the arrival of Reel Rock 2016.  Five films cover almost every corner of the globe and everything from bouldering and sport...
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  • Chris Burke's Annapurna Summit Push

     We at Mountain Equipment (and I am sure the wider climbing community) are immensely proud of what Chris Burke has managed to achieve. Not just obviously with recent events on...
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  • Suunto want to give you Cash!

    Cash back with suunto  Suunto are back with Cash! If you have been keeping your eye on a particular Suunto watch of late and need an incentive to get you...
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  • Why a PLB part 2.

     In our previous post the video looked at how a PLB works, how it is constructed and how much level of redundancy is built in to them so even if for...
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  • Why A PLB Part 1.

     With the price, size and weight going down over the last few years and the technology going up, we are continually getting asked more and more about Personal Locator Beacons...
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