
Extras & Accessories


Aspiring Slack Line Kit
NZ made (20m of 25mm tubular webbing) and made to last. Has a nice tensioning system that doesn't require knots and is easy to take down. Everything needed is included in the kit.
Aspiring Soft Gear Buckets
Organize gear into useful, easy to sort parcels.
A soft bag makes packing simple.

Beal Rope Brush
Works well. Price pointed, but a little harder on the hands than the Dobi.

Black Diamond Bouldering Brush
Choice of two sizes, nice to see natural bristles on brushes.

Black Diamond Cap
Of all the caps we've had over the years these have been the best and most popular.

Black Diamond Crag Gloves
Great fit, fingers not too long like most gloves. Save the hands when belaying and rope handling. Incredible value for money.

Black Diamond Crampon Bag

Black Diamond Forearm Trainer
Something to play with in the office, it does work! Used to use an old tennis ball back in the day.

Black Diamond Jive Wire Accessory Biner
Handy for keys etc, comes in two sizes.

Black Diamond Liquid White Gold
A great liquid chalk, very good for humid conditions.

Black Diamond Micron Accessory Biner
An aluminium version of the Jive Wire.

Black Diamond Skin Maintenance Kit

Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles
The best poles I've ever used, handy when carrying a big load to the crag!

Climbing Technology Finger Tape 1.5cm
Great value, slightly wider than the thin (1.25cm) Beal tape.

DMM Guide Book Cover
Protects that expensive new guide book, it clips onto your harness so you can keep it handy while out and about. Large fits most NZ size guide books. Small fits pocket sized guide books.

DMM XSRE Accessory Carabiner
Most small accessory carabiners break - this one won't (4kN). I love my ones.

DOBI Rope Brush
The best rope cleaning brush I've ever had.

Edelrid Micro Carabiners
Comes in two sizes and five colours. Not to be used for climbing.

Edelrid OHM Assisted Braking Resistor
The perfect device for when the lead climber outweighs the belayer.
Could also be useful if you have an inexperienced belayer, or are just paranoid about being dropped!
Has had good reviews, designed primarily for sport climbing.

Edelrid Rope Tooth Knife

Fixe Keyhole Hanger - 10mm
I keep one or two in the bottom of my chalk bag. Surprising how many naked bolts are still around. Must be used with a full sized solid gate carabiner.

Metolius Chalk Bag Belt
Can't break, can't come undone - bombproof.

Metolius Climbing Tape
If you hand jam, tape makes a big difference and this is the best I've used.

Metolius Climbing Tape Coloured
For the fashion conscious. Exactly the same tape as the white, but now in four colours.

Metolius Finger Tape
Comes in a two-pack, same colour range as the hand tape.

Metolius GripSaver Plus
Works individual fingers if necessary and the opposing finger action is better for injured hands.

Metolius Hand Repair Balm
As good as any I've tried. Had two wrecked hands, put balm on one, but not the other - huge difference in recovery time.

Metolius Mat

Petzl Caritool Evo
Nice and deep, but I would want to tie it on!

Petzl Caritool Small
Fits best in Petzl harnesses, which have a slot for it, but can be used with most harnesses. Gives more racking space - seen a few rockclimbers with them.

Petzl Connect Adjust

Petzl Connect Adjust Dual

Petzl Core Rechargeable Battery

Petzl Fakir Crampon Bag
Petzl toiletry bag, can also be used for crampons.

Petzl Noctilight
The best way to carry spare batteries is in another headlamp, carry it in a Noctilight! The Noctlilight doubles as a carry case that converts to a lantern.
A great idea.

Petzl Protec Rope Protector

Petzl Spartha Knife
Carabiner hole makes this knife popular with instructors.

Petzl String
Petzl make the best rubber sling keeper out there.

Sterling Rope Wash
A clean rope handles better and will last longer than a dirty one.
Combine with a DOBI rope brush and your job is easy!

Superclip Stick Clip
Made from stainless steel and made to last. Clips and unclips draws. I think this is one of the best stick clips I've used, screws onto most poles.

Wild Country Tool Leash
Great for nut tool, wire brush or whatever else you don't want to lose.

Y & Y Vertical Classic Belay Glasses
These are some of the best belay glasses I have tried.

Y & Y Vertical Clip Up Belay Glasses
Ideal to wear over all glasses. Just flip up if not required. So much better than stacking or swapping between glasses.

Y & Y Vertical Plasfun Belay Glasses
Bright, colourful (choice of three colours) well priced.