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Are you still using friction-based auto belays in your gym? Then here are some thoughts that might keep you up at night: thermal deterioration, foreign substances like water and dust, slack falls and dynos, and brake fade. Magnetic brakes solve these issues and more. Here are seven ways magnetic ...

Coronavirus has changed the way we think about climbing and climbing facilities. Nowadays, meeting a new climbing partner, or even coordinating with an existing one, is more difficult than ever. Often a climber’s only option is to come in during a slow time or climb by themselves. Take ...

We all know that being featured on a hit TV show, podcast, YouTube channel, or getting a write up in a major publication can be great for business, especially when it’s positive. But how can you attract such publicity? In this blog, we’ll explore how three climbing gyms managed to land a spot ...

While indoor climbing has undoubtably felt the effects of coronavirus, the sport is poised to make a strong return. With the addition of bouldering, sport climbing and speed climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, there’s no denying climbing has quickly become a mainstream sport. And, this demand has not ...

  TRUBLUE is the most highly certified Auto Belay in the world! Certified in accordance with EN341:2011-1A and EN360:2002  What does this mean?Head Rush Technologies believes in testing our equipment to the strictest standards. We have an awesome responsibility as the world leader in Auto Belay ...

Most TestedWith a billion uses annually, Head Rush devices are tested in the field millions of times every day. That’s right, over two million safe descents and zip line brakes every single day. With a 10 year track record of and the highest level of third party certification, owners, operators, ...

When people talk about climbing training tools the first thing that comes to mind is usually a campus board or a hang board. Those tools are great for climbing strength training, but what about endurance? We all know that climbing is more than just powering your way up the wall. A proper climbing ...

Let's face it, you won't always have the convenience of a climbing partner in today's increasingly busy world. Maybe you don't want to burden your friend to belay you for lap after lap all day while you're training for your next big wall climbing trip. And these are just a couple of reasons why we ...

TRUBLUE Auto Belays, you may see them at your local rock gym or recreation center, maybe they were the first auto belay you knew about, perhaps you didn't even know you've used one. Wherever you fall, with a name like TRUBLUE, it begs the question: what makes the TRUBLUE so "TRU"? Here are five ...

There are two main types of zip line trolley retrieval systems. Most people instinctively picture a system that brings the trolley back to the start and resets the zip line for the next rider, like the zipBACK. These systems work best for shorter zip lines and are mostly reserved for backyard ...