UIAA ADVICE:
TEN THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING CLIMBING GEAR
The following guidelines refer principally to climbing equipment covered by the UIAA Safety Standards. This includes, but is not limited to braking devices, carabiners, crampons, crash pads, harnesses, helmets, ice tools, ropes and slings. The full list of Standards can be found here.1. Conduct thorough...