UKC Gear – Climbing Hardwear

This month sees the UK launch of a new generation of belay devices from German climbing specialists Edelrid. The two new devices... [ full story ]

Metolius have built a strong reputation on innovation, clean design and a burly construction that stands the test of time. [ full story ]

Mammut recalls the 2012 Via Ferrata Sets Tec Step Bionic, Tec Step Classic, Tec Step Brenta Classic and Tec Step Bionic Turn from... [ full story ]

Following the voluntary recall of numerous via ferrata sets and extensive material testing, Edelrid has now developed a solution,... [ full story ]

DMM describe the anatomy of a carabiner looking at strength, design, ergonomics, weight and functionality. And what is the answer... [ full story ]

Edelrid are urgently recalling certain via ferrata sets, due to safety concerns... [ full story ]

The Alpha Trad excels in Summer and Winter, from cragging to expeditions and everything in between. Available as an 11mm Dyneema... [ full story ]

Wild Country Ropeman 1, 2, & 3 are the definitive climbing rope ascenders – and provide an unrivalled range for all rock... [ full story ]

At ISPO 2012, DMM unveiled a stack of new gear they've been toiling over in their Llanberis factory, including the tools that... [ full story ]

To make way for Mammut's new Bionic Evo's the last shipment of Mammut Bionics and Bionic Wiresafe have just landed in the UK. [ full story ]

This innovative assisted-braking belay device from Climbing Technology is aimed at the single-rope sport climber and indoor... [ full review ]

Mark Glaister takes a look at 5 screwgate karabiners each with an added feature that improves the safety of the belay system -... [ full review ]

Craig Smith reviews the DMM Dragons size 00 and 0, the latest additions to DMM's range of Dragon cams. [ full review ]

The new flagship hot-forged DMM Alpha karabiners are now available. There are four 'biners in the range - a Trad, a Trad Light,... [ full review ]

Neil Foster reviews three innovative new devices: the Petzl Reverso 4, Mammut Bionic Alpine and Grivel Master Pro. [ full review ]

Craig Smith reviews Wild Country's new 'Big Friends': Sizes 5 and 6. [ full review ]

With both traditional and sport climbing use in mind, Mark Glaister has been testing out some of the diverse range of quickdraws... [ full review ]

The new Helium Friends are finally here, and Viv Scott has been testing them out. The review includes an explanation from Wild... [ full review ]

A video review of 5 of the current range of assisted braking belay devices. Featuring Alan James and and Mark Glaister and filmed... [ full review ]

Toby Archer puts the DMM Dragon Cams and the Black Diamond Camalots head to head, to find out which are best... "Black... [ full review ]