ABS: Rhode Island Rock Gym

The competition down in Rhode Island last weekend was pretty stiff. Mike Foley, Vasya Vorotnikov, Josh Larson, and Brian Bittner- to name a few- showed up to crush. In the end, over 150 competitors spent the day inside thrashing themselves on plastic. Good times. I finished up 3rd just behind Mike Foley, who recently finished Livin' Astro (5.14c), as well as the boulder problem, Halcyon (V11/12) in just under 20 minutes or something crazy like that. That skinny little man is mutant strong right now! And of course, as usual, the crushing monster, Vasya, took first for 100 dollars.

Check out some photos...


There was much chalk in the air. White-lungs anyone?


Vasya destroying.



The setup to a difficult arete problem.


Finishing up as little Foley and Vorotnikov wait for me to fall. Just kiddin' fellas.

My Review of Anasazi Moccasym Rock Shoe

Originally submitted at Mountain Gear

The Anasazi Moccasym from Five Ten is the perfect second shoe for every climber, comfortable and built on the Anasazi last. These slippers have been used to onsight 5.14, but perform great on everything from boulder problems to multi-pitch sport routes.

• Their unlined leather upper will mold ...

Anasazi Moccasym Rock Shoe

Anasazi Moccasym: Pro Athlete Review

By Dave from Boston, MA on 11/3/2008

 

4out of 5

These shoes make the perfect companion for destroying yourself at the local gym. You'll feel like your slipping on a pair of your most comfy socks, except these socks are way stickier. Equipped with super-sensitive Stealth C4, they allow you to pull in incut holds and edges in the same way that you pull in holds with your fingers. As equally important, these shoes hold up to outdoor sessions--best on longer, more endurance oriented climbs--in the same way that they hold up to training on plastic. Best in comfort and quick-on-and-off ability.

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