http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/ The UK's leading climbing and mountaineering website. weekly 3 2009-01-06T00:00+00:00 2009-01-06T00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2009 UKClimbing.com Ltd UKC Articles (mailto:articles@ukclimbing.com) http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1557 Paul Lewis 2009-01-06T00:00+00:00 The fabrics used for the jacket are some of the toughest that Gore make. Gore-Tex 3 layer Pro-Shell Ascendor is used for the torso area and this is backed up by black 3 layer Pro-Shell Lofoten fabric on the shoulders, down the back of the arms, the top of the hood and around the base. Both these fabrics feel extremely durable and in my extensive use of the jacket have shown no sign of wear or damage whatsoever. The Lofoten fabric feels similar to Cordura and I have no doubt it would stand up to just about anything users will throw at it. Paul Lewis looks at one of Mountain Equipment's top of the range hard shell jacket. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1531 Vivian Scott 2008-12-30T00:00+00:00 Vivian Scott reviews the SMC's new Winter Select Guidebook. "It's a fantastic overall guide, containing everything needed and nothing more..." http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1548 Lyon Equipment 2008-12-30T00:00+00:00 Designed as an all-rounder, the Trango Alp is suitable for a wide range of activities: summer alpinism, scrambling, via ferrata, climbing, mountaineering, and even Scottish winter. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1547 Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC 2008-12-23T00:00+00:00 UKC Editor Jack Geldard reviews The Sharp End, the new DVD from Sender Films. "Simply one of the best climbing films ever made!" That's a thumbs up then! http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1539 ROCKFAX 2008-12-18T00:00+00:00 The new Rockfax guidebook to El Chorro is now available. It covers all the crags in and around the famous Gorge, plus a lot of outlying crags in the area. The coverage is in the new lavish full-colour style with huge photo-topos and glorious action shots. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1526 Beyond Hope 2008-12-18T00:00+00:00 The Master Cam is the new single-stemmed camming device available from Metolius. Featuring optimized camming angles, machined cam-stops and the Metolius Range Finder system. The Master Cam also offers an exceptionally narrow head design and ultra-flexible stem. Eight sizes are available, from 00 to 6 (8.5mm - 48mm full range). Hand-built in Bend, Oregon. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1538 TobyA 2008-12-18T00:00+00:00 Toby Archer dangles around in the Elite Mens Adjustable harness from Wild Country. He finds plenty of good points and a couple of niggles, but overall says "The Elite Adjustable is a fine harness for the all-round climber who does a bit of everything." http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1535 Marmot 2008-12-17T00:00+00:00 Marmot's Asgard 3 person tent is specifically designed for the worst wet and windy conditions found in the UK and Ireland. The extremely strong geodesic design offers exception strength and stability during the worst of mountain conditions summer or winter. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1532 Drew 2008-12-16T00:00+00:00 I make the chalkbags out of recycled fabrics (as much as I can), I try to use responsible suppliers, I never scrimp on production quality and at the end of the year I’m giving 5% of net profits to a local Charity (The Wilf Ward Trust. It's a group of really nice folk who help people with learning difficulties and their carers) . http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1536 Simon Carter 2008-12-16T00:00+00:00 This beautiful wall calendar is guaranteed to help keep you inspired and organised all year. It's perfect for your office, kitchen, toilet or 'woody' wall. Makes a great gift too! The calendar showcases dazzling imagery from Australia, New Zealand, China, Madagascar, Italy, Spain, UK and USA by photographer Simon Carter. The calendar is presented in a large 30x30cm format. It opens to 30x60cm (12x24") and features an elegant yet functional design. International holiday dates and moon phases are also given. Note: we will not be producing a seperate Australian Climbing Calendar this year. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1520 Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC 2008-12-11T00:00+00:00 The new DVD from the BMC has hit the shelves. UKC Editor Jack Geldard liked it: "Watch this DVD if you are going to travel in the winter mountains - skis or no skis. It might just save your life..." http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1500 Marmot 2008-12-10T00:00+00:00 Marmot’s Tour Pro pants have been specifically designed for the needs of European alpine climbers and ski touring activists. The blend of two super stretchy Schoeller fabrics gives the Tour Pro Pant exceptional durability and stretch. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1512 Alpkit 2008-12-10T00:00+00:00 Limited edition Alp fridge. We have the best fridge on the planet; a customised SMEG FAB10R. It really ties our living space together but we are giving it away in our Christmas quiz. http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1507 Fish Without Meat 2008-12-10T00:00+00:00 UAX available exclusively at The Arch climbing wall http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=1503 Slackjaw 2008-12-08T00:00+00:00 If you’ve always wanted to get away from the lifts, the crowds and fluorescent green all-in-one ski suits then this DVD will show you how.