First Look: Updated Edelrid Jay and Jayne Harnesses

September 12th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Gear, Harnesses, Profiles | Comments Off on First Look: Updated Edelrid Jay and Jayne Harnesses

In 1953, with the invention of the kernmantel rope, Edelrid revolutionized mountaineering and they’ve been one of the world’s best rope manufacturers ever since. In 2019, Edelrid is introducing the first dynamic single rope […]

Will Gadd’s Harness Tip Could Save Lives

July 4th, 2018 by gripped | Posted in Gear, Harnesses | Comments Off on Will Gadd’s Harness Tip Could Save Lives

Will Gadd is one of the world’s leading adventure athletes, with first ascents, descents and traverses on rock, ice in water and in the air. He’s never one to shy away from weighing in […]

Watch Episode 0 of Edelrid Gear Tour

July 12th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Gear, Harnesses, Ropes | Comments Off on Watch Episode 0 of Edelrid Gear Tour

Weigh My Rack spent 70 days in Europe this year, most of that time behind the scenes at Edelrid’s german facilities to get a complete understanding of what makes the company tick. Hello climbing […]

Mammut Story Contest: Sending Your Project

August 17th, 2016 by gripped | Posted in Bouldering, Comps, Events, Gear, Harnesses, News, Profiles, Rock | Comments Off on Mammut Story Contest: Sending Your Project

From July to August 15, we will be running a story contest that anyone can enter. The author of the selected story will be awarded new gear from Mammut. Have you ever sent a […]

Gripped’s Top 20 Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2016

August 11th, 2016 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Apparel, Bouldering, Events, Events, Footwear, Gear, Hardware, Harnesses, Ice, Mountain, News, Outdoor, Profiles, Rock, Ropes | Comments Off on Gripped’s Top 20 Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2016

The 2016 Outdoor Retailer was a gathering of climbers, brands and industry representatives. While there are many reasons to attend the event, the main one was to reveal what is new for 2017. The […]

DMM Asks Climbers to Inspect Harnesses

July 19th, 2016 by gripped | Posted in Gear, Harnesses, News, Rock | Comments Off on DMM Asks Climbers to Inspect Harnesses

DMM has issued the following notice and. “Following the discovery of missing structural sewing on a DMM Brenin Harness during a routine inspection by an end user, we are issuing the following information to users […]

Your First Night on a Mountain Story Contest

June 15th, 2016 by gripped | Posted in Accessories, Gear, Hardware, Harnesses | Comments Off on Your First Night on a Mountain Story Contest

This summer, we will be running a story contest that anyone can enter. The author of the selected story will be awarded new gear from Mammut. Have you ever spent a night out on […]

Danger: Broken Harnesses Fixed and Re-Sold

April 26th, 2016 by gripped | Posted in Gear, Harnesses, News, Rock | Comments Off on Danger: Broken Harnesses Fixed and Re-Sold

Petzl announcement: Aspir harnesses modified by malicious third parties are being sold online. They pose a mortal danger to users. On April 6, 2016, Petzl was warned by authorities that modified Petzl Aspir harnesses […]

Some Great New Harnesses For 2016

October 17th, 2015 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Gear, Harnesses, Profiles | Comments Off on Some Great New Harnesses For 2016

See 14 new harnesses coming in 2016 from many of the leading brands. 2016 Rock Climbing Harnesses from WeighMyRack on Vimeo.

Arc’teryx’s Define Feminine Series and Contest

April 20th, 2015 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Accessories, Footwear, Gear, Harnesses, Outdoor, Profiles, Video | Comments Off on Arc’teryx’s Define Feminine Series and Contest

Arc’teryx has long been an innovative and forward-thinking brand with one eye on the future and the other eye on their community.  For the summer of 2015, they are running a one-of-a-kind contest. Nominate […]