We are thrilled that after 15+years of providing cutting-edge climbing flooring systems, Strati Climbing is now introducing Recyclable Roped Flooring!

This Strati exclusive 6” thick roped flooring system is:

• 85% recyclable
• Cost effective
• 100% Waterproof
• Highly durable
• Stable for walking or standing
• Warranted by layer (Base – 10 yrs; Mid – 10 yrs; Top – 2 yrs)
• Tested – Critical Fall Height of 14.8 ft
• Maintenance friendly
• Less than 1 lb. per/sqft – great for access pads

Stop by booth # 520 at the Climbing Wall Association Conference (CWA) in Salt Lake City – April 15-17, 2026, or contact us.

Phone: 505.506.9706
Email: ernest@straticlimbing.com
Website: www.straticlimbing.com
Instagram: @straticlimbing

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EP Climbing has introduced the Heritage Range, a new system of climbing holds, macros, and wooden volumes inspired by the original hexagon-shaped holds the company developed nearly 40 years ago.

First introduced in the 1980s, EP’s hexagon-based hold designs helped shape the early years of modern indoor climbing. The Heritage Range revisits that geometry and updates it using modern materials, refined shaping, and contemporary textures suited for today’s climbing gyms and competition walls.

“The Heritage Range draws inspiration from shapes that helped define indoor climbing in its early years,” said Bennett Kornbarth, Lead Designer and HAV Manager at EP Climbing. “By expanding that original hexagon geometry across multiple materials and sizes, we wanted to create a system that gives route setters a lot of flexibility while still feeling familiar on the wall.”

Developed to celebrate EP Climbing’s 40th anniversary, the Heritage Range blends classic design inspiration with the performance and durability required for modern route setting.

The collection includes polyurethane holds, fiberglass macros, and wooden volumes, all built around a consistent hexagon-based design language. Shared base sizing across the different materials allows the pieces to interact as a system, giving route setters the ability to stack, nest, jib, and tessellate shapes while maintaining a cohesive visual style on the wall.

The range supports a wide variety of climbing styles across vertical and moderately overhanging terrain and can be used to create climbs across all difficulty levels. The shapes were also designed to support the powerful, technical movement common in modern competition climbing. Shapes vary from small screw-on jibs and footholds to large macros and wooden volumes that add dimensionality and movement to the wall.

Fiberglass macros within the series feature dual-texture surfaces and sculpted rails that create directional movement possibilities while maintaining the clean geometry of the hexagon base. Wooden elements in the range include both traditional volumes and low-profile tangent shapes that provide subtle edges and additional layering options for modern route setting.

Together, the pieces form a modular system designed to support creative route setting while maintaining a unified aesthetic across the wall.

A selection of shapes from the Heritage Range is currently available through The Candy Shop, with additional pieces expected to be released in April of 2026. The series was first featured at Vertical Pro in November 2025 and will be introduced to the U.S. audience at the Climbing Wall Association Summit in April 2026.

More information about the Heritage Range can be found at epclimbing.com

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RAMPF Group, Inc. will showcase its polyurethane resin RAKU® TOOL IE-3092, silicones, tooling boards, and automated dispensing technology for the cost-efficient manufacture of high-performance climbing holds at the Climbing Wall Association Summit in Salt Lake City, UT, from April 15 to 17 – Booth 556.

Key Facts

1. RAKU® TOOL IE-3092 is a versatile, easy-to-use polyurethane system, ideal for the quick and efficient in-house production of custom climbing holds using manual or automated processing.
2. For carving new molds, RAMPF provides high-performance polyurethane tooling boards RAKU® TOOL SB-0064, RAKU® TOOL MB-0670, and RAKU® TOOL WB-0801.
3. For large climbing hold production volumes, RAMPF offers cost-effective, flexible, and reliable contract manufacturing services at its facility in Suwanee, GA.

Industry benchmark – RAKU^® TOOL IE-3092

RAKU® TOOL IE-3092 is a versatile polyurethane system for fast, in-house production of custom climbing holds, eliminating the need for outsourcing. It can be processed manually or with automated meter-mix equipment, features an antimicrobial additive, and offers a simple 1:1 mix ratio by volume for easy pouring into silicone molds. The resin cures at room temperature and can be degassed and pressure-cured for optimal results.

Key features of RAKU® TOOL IE-3092:

• Excellent abrasion and impact resistance
• Fine surface structure and high molding accuracy
• Antimicrobial properties to combat bacteria
• Multiple work times with a quick cure schedule

Available in various industry-standard colors, RAKU® TOOL IE-3092 can be pigmented easily and ordered in quantities ranging from quart kits to 275-gallon totes, catering to both home-wall users and high-output manufacturers. Additionally, RAMPF offers a wide range of vibrant pigments, mold releases, and silicone rubber for molding.

Craft Your Own Climbing Hold – Join Us at CWA!
Molding and Casting Workshop by RAMPF
April 17 | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Room 155 AB

Ever wanted to carve, mold, and pour your own climbing hold? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re brand new or experienced, join RAMPF for a hands-on session where we’ll explore:
How to recreate a climbing hold master
Silicone mold construction
Casting polyurethane climbing holds

We’ll share insider tips, materials, equipment insights and you’ll even get to pour your own hold using premade molds. Don’t miss out!

Precision and versatility – RAKU® TOOL Silicones

RAMPF’s silicones cater to diverse mold-making needs with precision and versatility. Available in tin- and platinum-based cures, they offer a wide range of Shore values for specific applications, including translucent options for better visibility during mold filling.

To add longevity and value to silicone tooling, RAMPF offers an extensive selection of Stoner Mold Release agents. Sealing the mold and maintaining a conditioned surface increases part output per mold and extends the lifespan of the silicone tooling.

Outstanding mechanical properties and highest quality – RAKU® TOOL Tooling Boards

For carving new molds, RAMPF offers high-performance polyurethane tooling boards. These combine top quality with excellent mechanical properties, are easy to mill on CNC machines, and provide fine surface finishes and good dimensional stability.

RAKU® TOOL SB-0064
• Very lightweight
• Easily shaped
• Available in block sizes and full sheets

RAKU® TOOL MB-0670
• Fine surface structure
• Excellent milling characteristics
• Easy to seal and varnish

RAKU® TOOL WB-0801
• Enhanced heat tolerance up to 200°F and low coefficient of thermal expansion
• Ideal for creating large “macros” in thermoforming production tooling
• Efficient laminating using adhesive that matches the board’s physical properties

Contract manufacturing
Climbing hold manufacturers with higher volumes benefit from RAMPF’s contract manufacturing services. The company uses proprietary, automated mixing and dispensing systems for the fast, cost-efficient, and flexible manufacture of high-performance climbing holds at its facility in Suwanee, GA.

Visit RAMPF Group, Inc. at Climbing Wall Association Summit in Salt Lake City, UT, from April 15 to 17 – Booth 556!

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Crag X is looking to source a used auto-belay!

We are looking for True Blue XL, preferably one of the pre-IQ units.

If you have an Auto belay for sale please contact us at harrison@cragx.ca.

– Harrison and the Crag X Team.

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Squamish, Canada — Grizzly Holds, the Canadian-born climbing hold brand known for nature-inspired shapes and ergonomic design, has announced the launch of its official Grizzly Holds Ambassador Program alongside the release of its new lifestyle product, the SDS Chair. Together, these initiatives expand the company’s community focus while introducing a new off-the-wall product for climbers’ everyday environments.

Ambassador Program Strengthens Community Connection

The newly launched Ambassador Program invites passionate climbers and routesetters to join a growing network of Grizzly advocates. The program is designed for individuals who regularly climb or set with Grizzly Holds and enjoy sharing their experiences within their gyms, local communities, and on social platforms.

Selected ambassadors receive a range of benefits, including:

A personalized promo code offering their audience exclusive discounts

A standing ambassador discount on Grizzly Holds purchases

A complimentary Grizzly swag pack upon joining

Featured recognition on Grizzly’s social media channels

The program reflects Grizzly Holds’ commitment to supporting the people who actively shape climbing culture from setters building movement on the wall to climbers creating and sharing the stoke beyond it.

SDS Chair Brings Climbing Culture Off the Wall

Also new to the lineup is the SDS Chair, a lifestyle piece designed with climbers in mind. Built as a durable, go-anywhere seat, the chair fits naturally into gym sessions, competitions, outdoor days, and events where climbers gather between attempts.

With the SDS Chair, Grizzly Holds expands its brand presence beyond performance holds into functional gear that supports the broader climbing experience reinforcing its identity as a company rooted in the culture surrounding the sport, not just the movement on the wall.

About Grizzly Holds

Founded by climbers and routesetters from Ontario, Canada, Grizzly Holds creates polyurethane climbing holds inspired by outdoor rock textures and modern indoor setting needs. The company focuses on feel, movement variety, and distinctive aesthetics, supplying gyms and climbers with shapes designed to be both functional and expressive.

For more information about the Ambassador Program or the SDS Chair, visit grizzlyholds.com.

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Join us for the “Triple Crown”

A Climbing Retreat like no other!

February 7th-13th 2026
and February 15th-21st 2026

Join us for six days and seven nights of adventure with the legendary Hans Florine, a climbing icon with over 40 years of experience guiding and inspiring climbers to new heights.

As our special guest host, Hans brings a lifetime of knowledge and expertise to help you reach your climbing goals.

LEARN MORE AND SIGNUP HERE

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