We recently had the opportunity to review the R8 Plus from Roll Recovery.
The R8 Plus is a massage roller designed for more than just your forearms! The R8 Plus was designed to targets the IT-bands, quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, gluteus, arms and more.
We recently had the opportunity to review the R1 Percussion massage gun from Roll Recovery.
The R1™ operates with 40W of power (50W max power), has 4-speed settings, 4-unique attachment heads and is packaged in a beautiful, aircraft-grade aluminum anodized body for long lasting durability. Charging the Lithium Ion battery is accomplished with a USB-C charger (included). It looks just as good as it works and will be an asset in your recovery arsenal.
One of the first shoes that we reviewed as a newly minted online magazine was the Scarpa Booster S. We felt such a privilege to be asked to review a shoe of its caliber and it was this model that made us fall in love with Scarpa line up, concluding that the future of climbing shoes was in good hands.
With increased sensitivity in the mid-foot and a re-designed heel that holds up to the technical nature of granite bouldering , the New Scarpa Booster offers a lot of great stuff under the hood. However, the question on our minds was simply this: Does it hold up to the overall power of the original?
Here is what we had to say.
Anyone out there looking for last minute gift ideas. Look no further than the MSR Windburner Stove System Combo. This package retailing at $249.95 MSRP combines the quality cookware from MSR in combination with their 7000 BTU Windburner Stove. Lightweight and easy to package, this combo is a no-brainer for anyone backpacking in a group!
We had a chance to review this stove during the fall climbing season and here is what we thought.
On Friday, October 25th, 2019, Patagonia Vancouver will play host to ‘Rotpunkt’, a climbing film that features Alex Megos and the history of Redpointing. The night will also feature Bishop-based filmmaker Ken Etzel. Ken has been filming and shooting Alex Megos across the globe for the better part of a decade and will be answering questions before and after the film.
We had a chance to review the film before the showing as here is what we thought.
Warning: Spoiler Alert
Over the past year, there has been a growing influx of new and exciting power bars coming out of British Columbia. This Spring, we had a chance to test a variety of power bars from manufacturers in British Columbia and here is what we thought.
Out of all the bars we tasted, Hornby Organic Energy Bars were by far the ones we loved the most. Based in Comox, BC on Vancouver Island, Hornby Organics is a small company built on family values that include organic ingredients that are Canadian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Each bar has 12 grams of protein.
Simple in its design and visually appealing in almost any room, the Pullboard Original Hangboard is the latest innovation in hangboard design to come out of Canada over the last year. Built on the foundation of a training philosophy, the Pullboard features three hanging rails, one for warming up, one for training, and one for testing your progress.
We had a chance to test out on the Pullboard for a six week period and here is what we thought.
Designed for technical approaches and mountain hiking, the Scarpa Mescalito is the newest innovation in approach footwear from the team at Scarpa. Featuring water-resistant suede upper and Vibram® Megagrip, the Mescalito is a tank when it comes to exploring the outdoors. Weighing in at 390 grams, the Mescalito also features new Dynamis LB Sole in Vibram® Lite Base Technology, which cuts a ton of weight out of the shoe, making it one of the lightest technical approach shoes on the market.
We had a chance to test the Scarpa Mescalito over a is month period and here is what we thought.
Without a doubt, there has been an explosion of portable hang boards over the past couple years. With almost every design possible on the market, it is difficult to choose which hangboard may best suit your needs at the crag. One company that has stood out from the rest is Digit Climbing. Based out of Montreal, Digit Climbing is a Canadian company with a focus on wooden hold and hangboard solutions that meet all your training goals. Their version of the portable hangboard is called the Yubiboard. The board is based on a rotary system and features a variety of grips for every climber from beginner to expert.
We had a chance to test the Yubiboard over a two month period and here is what we thought.
Redesigned for 2018, The Scarpa Mago climbing shoe boasts technical prowess built out of a powerful toe box and a heel cup that will keep the pressure on the smallest of granite crystals. Asymmetrical in its design, the Scarpa Mago is ready to work on a variety of terrain, from overhanging the vertical face. For those looking for a technical shoe that will keep your feet in the right place even when you are tired, you have come to the right place.
We had a chance to test the Scarpa Mago climbing shoe over a six week period and here is what we though.
Peter Winter / Leavenworth WA / Grand Wall Boulders / 25 V4 Circuit / Home Campus Board
Hope BC / Jeremy Smith / Scrub your Face / Godman Creek / Ring Workouts / Wiretap