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November 22, 2006

Triple Crown Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser

Triple Crown - Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser 2006

Triple Crowners! The finale to the Triple Crown is just around the corner, and we have been hard-at-work to make this the best competition in the history of this series. To add to the fun, the event has once again been extended into Sunday!

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Limited Edition Five Ten Anasazi Verde Climbing Shoes

Five Ten and ClimbingGear are proud to announce the limited edition release of the new Anasazi Verde Climbing Shoes.

We are now taking pre-orders only on this new and improved Limited Edition climbing shoe. Five Ten has cranked out a better version this time, with an impressive heel, nicknamed "magic fingers" due to its phenomenal gripping qualities. The fit and comfort were also updated by the design team; they've effectively rid the shoe of any remaining dead space.

The Anasazi Verde now has the highest friction, most durable climbing rubber "in the universe," which Five Ten calls "Onyxx," making the precision and power of this shoe super detailed.

Your pre-order will ship December 4, 2006. (At least- we're building in a couple days to be safe, but we hope to ship on the 1st).

Pre-order your Five Ten Anasazi Verde Climbing Shoes today at ClimbingGear.com.

In case you're not familiar with the history of the company, here's a little detail from their Web site:

Five Ten leads the shoe industry with innovation. In 1985, Five Ten founder and President, Charles Cole, developed a rubber that made climbing easier. Stealth Rubber soles increased the amount of body weight a climber could exert on his feet before the rubber bond broke away from the rock. Simply by buying a new shoe, climbers could climb better. Since then, Cole has upped the ante with Stealth S1, Stealth C4, Stealth HF (high friction), Stealth Amphibia (for water), and now Stealth ONYXX, which is twice as durable as any other climbing rubber available, with 25 percent more friction.

But rubber is just the start. In the climbing arena, Five Ten is responsible for the modern rock shoe design. Cole invented the first sling shot rand, the first down-turned last, and the first heel wedge to cushion impact. Other firsts include pull tabs on both climbing and approach shoes, baseball stitching in climbing shoes to alleviate hot spots and graded midsoles to adjust the shoe’s flexibility to different climber weights. Cole also invented the fishhook midsole, a leap in rock shoe design because, for the first time, a rock shoe could have stiffness around the toe’s perimeter for precision edging, and a flexible underfoot for smearing and sensitivity. Five Ten also introduced the first self-draining water shoes, and the first ankle to toe lacing on approach shoes, which allows a custom, performance fit.

Because of Five Ten’s commitment to innovation and performance, Five Ten is the shoe-of-choice for the world’s top climbers. Even climbers who are paid high-dollar salaries to wear other brands secretly resole with Stealth rubber. From hiking to paddling to mountain biking, recreational and expert athletes alike know that Five Ten means more than footwear—Five Ten shoes are essential equipment for adventure.

When you buy Five Ten, you know you are getting state-of-the-art technology—from the material of the uppers and the shape of the last, down to the ultra-technical midsoles and the world’s highest friction rubber. When you buy Five Ten, you know you are getting the best. A difference you’ll notice as soon as you step into your shoes.

You didn't think Five Ten could make a better shoe than the ones they have now? Well, believe it, because here it is. This is a limited run, so get them while they last!

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November 16, 2006

New Vendor Spotlight: Evolv Climbing Shoes

ClimbingGear.com is proud to announce the new Evolv product line. We have added the Bandit, Defy, and Evo climbing shoes to the site this week. We're excited about working with Evolv, as there has been some good buzz around their shoes lately. Shop our Evolv climbing shoe selection online.

Evolv Sports & Designs Co. is a U.S.-based climbing footwear company dedicated to creating cutting-edge performance climbing shoes and high traction footwear of the highest quality and providing unique and innovative products and services to the climbing community.

Their climbing shoes are assembed in U.S.A.

Evolv strives to meet the unique needs of climbers and offer special services and products. They offer customization services and sale of split size pairs on rock climbing shoes to accomodate special needs.

Evolv also offers the most "vegan-friendly" synthetic climbing shoe models out of any climbing shoe company in the world.

Evolv Bandit Climbing Shoe:

Evolve's Bandit is the perfect specimen as a multi-purpose performance lace-up shoe that allows you to excel at micro-edging, smearing, and crack climbing. The full length speed-lacing design provides a precision molded fit with a quick pull of the laces. The integrity webs on the side provide better lateral support and a consistent non-stretch fit over time and the microfiber lining provides a comfortable feel and proves that performance shoes can feel great to climb in. The teardrop shaped MX-2 stiff half midsole adds edging power without sacrificing flexibility in the midsection. This is the ideal lace-up performance shoe for intermediate to advanced climbers who like precision edging power.
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Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe:

Evolv's DEFY is one of their most popular climbing shoes and became an instant hit as soon as they released it in early 2005. It combines the benefit of a comfortable multi-purpose shoe and the convenience of a hook-and-loop fastener performance shoe. With the feel of a sensitive slipper, the DEFY will smear on any slick sloper or stick on overhanging faces while being comfortable enough to wear on long multi-pitch routes or gym marathon-training sessions.

Climbers of all abilities and styles will truly appreciate these shoes after just one day with them. The DEFY is a must-have for every climber who wants a comfortable shoe that fits and performs superbly out of the box.
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Evolv Evo Climbing Shoe:

Inspired by Team EVOLV design feedback and TRAX Rubber Co. technology, the EVO is their new all-around performance shoe for 2006 that is very versatile. With a comfortable and anatomical fit, they can be used as an all-around long route shoe when sized comfortably, or if sized tightly they can serve as a performance shoe. The molded TRAX XF-3 outsole was engineered to have variable thickness gradients of the sole to conform to the foot and provide perfect anatomical support and stiffness and sensitivity where needed. The molded sole is thinner in the arch section for better arch fit and ridged and thicker in the heel section for mild cushioning and the semi-stiff half-length midsole underneath enhances edging power.
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November 15, 2006

Marmot $250 Package Giveaway

There are still a couple weeks left to sign up for the Marmot $250 package giveaway at ClimbingGear.com. This is a great opportunity to try out some new Marmot products; we'll tailor the package to men or women depending on who wins.

Just click the image below to sign up for the contest. Remember that you can sign up for the contest every month, even if you're already signed up for the newsletter. Just put your email address in and click "Subscribe", then review your preferences and click "Update Subscription." Good Luck!

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November 8, 2006

Dean Potter Video from Patagonia

In August 2005, Patagonia Ambassador Dean Potter free-soloed Heaven (5.12d/13a), a 40-foot overhanging crack that starts over 2,500 feet above the Yosemite Valley floor. Heaven was first freed by Ron Kauk in the mid-90s. Other notable Potter free-solos include Separate Reality (5.11d/12a), Astroman (5.11c), and Dog's Roof (5.12b). Dean Potter is the only person to free climb Yosemite's Half Dome and El Cap in a single day. In Patagonia, he made the first ever free solo of the Supercanaleta on Fitz Roy, followed with the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, becoming the first to solo both peaks.

Videographers: Brad Lynch, Eric Perlman
Producer: Brad Lynch

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