I'm Back!!!

WOW!!!  This last month has been crazy!  Not sure how I made through that last week of finals but I did thank goodness.  Now it's time to start a new semester and pick up the training for spring sending!  First off I just got two more kids on my team and I am super stoked!!!  That brings the total up to five and the girls now out weigh the guys.  So really we haven't been up to much here in Cache Valley mostly because of the massive amounts of snow that have been pounding the Wasatch Range.  Also on the 15th the team and I will be traveling to Boise, ID for ABS Regionals!!!  Woot Woot we're getting stoked!

Climb X Rad Moc Review

Climb X Rad Moc

This is one of the most sensitive shoes that I have ever worn.  Now for me that is what makes this shoe great.  Wearing right out of the box is not a problem; after one time of use it fits like a slipper.  Personally I find this shoe excels at bouldering indoor and outdoor.  The new Climb X rubber formula is extremely sticky and has amazing endurance.  After nearly three month of use the shoes still have that newly broken in rubber feel to them.  When I say I mainly use these shoes for bouldering that’s not to say that I don’t use them for Sport Climbing as well.  When roped up I like to use them for overhanging routes were I need the sensitivity of really forcing my toe into the holds.  So if you are looking for a shoe that will do it all, that’s incredibly sensitive, and will endure abuse I would highly recommend the Rad Moc!

Climb X Drifter Review

Climb X Drifter

This shoe I initially got for a training shoe, but once I put it on I knew it had more potential than I gave it credit for.  Although it is given a stiffer rubber rating, I found that I broken in really fast and is surprisingly sensitive.  Within my first few sessions of wearing I soon realized that I was able to wear in between climbs and on my hard projects as well.  Really the only thing different in my opinion between this shoe and the Redpoint is the different heels and few other appearance differences.  All in all this shoes is full of surprises!  You can were it for climbing 5.10’s and the next day wear for finals at your local comp.  I highly recommend this shoe for anyone looking for a Jack of All Trades!

Climb X Rock Star Review

Climb X Rock Star

Climb X Rock Star

The Rock Star is one of those shoes that I never leave at home.  Whether I’m off to do easy multi-pitch or pull at the local crag it is always in my bag.  I recently went on a trip to St. George, UT and climbed all day at Prophecy Wall and the Rock Star was the shoe of choice.  The lacing system allows you to apply the pressure were it needs to be for the harder pitches and loosen them for the easier ones and at belays.  Now this shoe is quite a bit stiffer than the Rad Moc and Drifters which is why I mainly use it for routes, not so much bouldering.  Just my personal preference you may decide differently.  Two other features of note are the toothed heel which makes for an incredibly secure heel hook and the little bit of down turned toe.  This last aspect helps with feet whether on the vertical or overhung.