Shiny objects

[rydra_wong]

Let's have a thread of total self-indulgence, because I for one need it right now (general election oh god).

What are your all-time favourite pieces of climbing gear? What's that thing that you're ogling in the shops but haven't bought (yet)? Or, what's the thing that you've been mourning since they discontinued it?

Let's use "gear" in the most inclusive sense -- not just trad gear, but shoes, bouldering mats, quickdraws, the rucksack you can fit everything into or the lucky chalkbag.

Warnng: I may talk about pink tricams.

Comments

[wpadmirer]

I love my Camp harness, and the exact one I have is no longer made. As it wears, I mourn, because I'll have to try a new one that is made the same way and hope it fits as comfortably.

Also I love my 5.10 shoes. Though I can't remember which ones I have. But 5.10 makes the best shoes in my opnion.

[rydra_wong]

It's always nice when you find a particular shoe manufacturer that your feet generally get on with. *g*

[wpadmirer]

It is! When I first put on the 5.10s I thought they felt odd, but the more I have worn them, the more I like them. So it's been different than all my other shoes, which felt great the first time I put them on.

What's interesting to me is that the 5.10s feel better now than the others ultimately felt, so it was a good choice, even if I was a bit unsure at first.