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Kellen Erickson
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Rock Climbing Injuries & Prevention
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Hey it's Jill and here are some of the climbing injuries that I've dealt with. If you liked this content make sure to check me out on all the platforms, @jillsjournalss jillsjournalss?igsh=MW16YXJoeGQ4cmdi www.tiktok.com/@jillsjournalss?_t=8niVkuPHYRK&_r=1
#unboxing the #new Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Radio
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Olang Tarvisio TEX Hiking Boots
zhlédnutí 77Před 7 dny
MEC Women's Terrena Stretch Pants
zhlédnutí 39Před 10 dny
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The Bedrock Sandals #new Cairn EVO C Sandal #review
zhlédnutí 468Před 11 dny
Patagonia Women's Retro Pile Fleece Marsupial
zhlédnutí 67Před 11 dny
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What You Need To Start Dry Tooling
zhlédnutí 486Před 12 dny
Y'all ever wonder what ya need to start dry tooling? Well it's actually quite simple! In this video we go over some essential to get started with dry tooling. If you liked this content make sure to check out Jill’s on all the platforms, @jillsjournalss jillsjournalss?igsh=MW16YXJoeGQ4cmdi www.tiktok.com/@jillsjournalss?_t=8niVkuPHYRK&_r=1
The Bedrock Sandals #mountain Clog Sizing
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The #new #patagonia win win #climbing rope bag #review #rockclimbing #climbingequipment
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The #patagonia Cragsmith 45L #climbing Bag #rockclimbing #drytooling #climbingequipment
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The #new #patagonia R1 TechFace PFC-free DWR #climbing #rockclimbing #climbingequipment
zhlédnutí 677Před 17 dny
Bedrock Sandals Mountain Clog (Short-Term Review)
zhlédnutí 718Před 23 dny
New Bedrock Sandals Cairn Evo C (Short-Term Review)
zhlédnutí 748Před 23 dny
La Sportiva Karacal (Long-Term Review)
zhlédnutí 121Před 23 dny
It's finally time to retire these bad boys
Nice
Just a few basic tips on injuries I’ve dealt with and how I have been trying to prevent them! Super happy that I can share some of my experiences :) if you’re dealing with an injury these tips might help, but it’s also super important to see a professional! Happy climbing everyone! 🧗🏼♀️
Equalise the audio properly it is too low and put a limiter too so that it in not too loud
damn, yea, my toes are at the end of mine too, might have to return for a bigger size.
Such a lovely and professional review my friend! 👌👌
how are they for heel hooking?
I would say they’re pretty mediocre for heel hooking. Because they have a pretty high volume heel it can definitely feel uncertain. I’ve had them for long enough now that I can trust them (even when I feel like they’re sliding), but at first it was rough!
Can this shoes can be use for hiking ?
They can, but I would say there are better approach shoes for hiking (something like the tx4 EVO from La Sportiva) The tx2 EVO is kinda like a street shoe disguised as an approach shoe, meaning it’s not gonna be comfortable for long hikes.
Thanks for the review! This was super helpful for me trying to choose between the Evo C and Evo 3D. I’m mostly looking at an urban trip with lots of concrete, and also needed a shoe I could wear to the beach & kayaking. Seems like the Evo C will be the best choice for walking on lots of concrete.
If there’s any concrete involved the Evo C is definitely the better option, and I’m glad the video was helpful!
For the love of god at least get a pair of safety glasses from the hardware store, they are like 10 bucks, why on earth would you risk it like that. It is really poor taste to make a video on a subject without properly thinking about safety concern, expecially when you are trying to make people interested in a discipline.
Really good reviews, not just the same boring stuff other places have. Informed through actual experience
I use these for wet wading while fly fishing, they are absolutely fantastic. If the waters cold you can use them with the yulex hybrid booties and wet suit bottoms. This is actually better than waders: cheaper, more durable, lighter. Best kept secret in backcountry fly fishing
I’m so happy I’ve been able to get into dry tooling! It’s definitely a lot less complicated than I expected! Super pumped to make more videos with you!
We love drytooling! We have a cave in our basement !
Great information! I am getting back into rockclimbing, but it’s been about 10 years, I’m leaning towards the shoe. I don’t really care about brands, would this be a great option to get back into? Most of the climbing I’m going to be doing is going to be on limestone but also in the gym, probably 50-50. i’ve never been really great at climbing, I guess I would consider myself a solid 5.10 climber
Right on! And yeah this would be a great shoe to get back into climbing with. The rubber it has will be perfect for climbing on limestone and the straps will make it easy to get them off quickly in the gym. It’s a shoe that should handle everything you throw at it. The only other shoe I would recommend would be the new Katana (with the Velcro straps)
What's the difference between these ones and Phantom 6000? Which one is better?
The Phantom Tech is a single boot and the Phantom 6000 is a double boot, the better boot depends on your objective and/or the temperatures you’ll be seeing. Double boots perform great in really cold weather and higher altitudes (6000m), but they tend to be bulky and not the most nimble for ice climbing. Single boots perform really well for ice climbing, and for peaks below 6000m. But they do have a limit on temp just due to the nature of a single boot (prolonged exposure in negative temperatures won’t go well).
Did you prefer the katana lace or muiras? I’m in between these two shoes for outdoor sport climbing mainly.
I definitely prefer my Katanas over my Miuras just based on comfort, the Miuras can be quite painful at times. Both are very similar in terms of performance
@@Kellen_Erickson thanks!
Great review. I appreciate the detail and sincerity. I’ve been deciding between the Evo 3D and the Evo C. Leaning towards the C
I wanted to love these so bad! I'm normally a size 13, ordered the mountain clog in 14. They were a great fit except for the width. These are not good for people with wide feet. Hoping one day they offer a wide version.
You just saved me from buying these with your comment! Sounds like we have the same foot shape and size. What have you found that fits you good? How many cm wide are you?
Thanks for the review. I’m on the fence about buying them, but your personal testimony has helped me. Do you normally wear a 10 or 10.5? I’m a 10.5, but it looks like I should order an 11. Thanks.
Glad the review helped! I wear a 10.5
@@Kellen_Erickson Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I Look forward to more videos. God Bless!
Get a 10
Just a follow-up to help others: I received the clogs in the mail. I wear a 10.5 and, as recommended, ordered an 11. They fit great. Thanks! God Bless!
Only review I could find…and it’s good! A limitation as an approach shoe is socks. The toe strap messes with socks for switching with climbing shoes and socks.
Is the cushioning softer than other bedrocks, or is there just “more” of the same cushioning that they use on the other lines?
It's wayyyyyy softer than other bedrocks, and it's a totally different cushioning than previous sandals, definitely more plush and springy
Curious to see how the non pfas dwr holds up, I don’t expect it to be equal or better than a pfas version. But time will tell
Is it a slim fit or regular fit? Looks to me it's a regular fit.
Yep, it's a regular fit
Can you review the Arcteryx alpha parka I have a older version just wondering if anything has changed there’s not many reviews out there on it
whats your street shoe size?
My street shoe size is 44
Soooo excited to make my debut!
great review! got mine 3 days ago, your review definitely verifies my decision to buy that jacket.
thanks for your tips. really helpful. I wanna get one pair for multipitches. Should i get this ones or solution? Thanks!
If you're gonna do multi-pitch the Katanas will be the best option, their more natural downturn will perform better for all day comfort. The Solutions shine for single pitch or bouldering but not so much for multi-pitch.
That was super helpful. Thanks for putting this together!
I own and still use OG Miuras that are going on 20 years, and just picked up the revised version with the tighter heel. I train in the gym, climb on Squamish granite and it is a king shoe for smear slabs, sharp edges, and of course, cracks. Stiff; takes awhile to break-in. It's a lined shoe, I only downsize 1.5 euro sizes and they fit like a glove. Jack of all trades.
I’m a big climber, 6’4” and 250 lbs, and I got my first pair of katanas about 5 years ago and they have supported my big self the whole way, both Indoor and outdoor. I really like the extra support and feel as though I can trust my weight on an edge. My OG katanas have had 2 half re soles and I’ve found they have lost some umph with the edging capability because the half rubber replacements seem to not support throughout the entire footbed. Considering if it’s time for a new pair, another re sole to extend a few months or try something more all day comfort oriented like TC pro or generator mid. Have any thoughts on that?
I've been actually testing the SCARPA Generator Mid recently and I've got to say it's like the perfect blend between the Katanas and the TC Pro, it's aggressive enough while still being a great all day comfort shoe. So if you were already considering the Generator Mid I'd definitely go for it just because it's really the best of both worlds.
I have been using Patagonia clothing for years and I have really had good products with the Patagonia Torrentshell that I have even used it for mountaineering without any problem; However, I will go for this jacket since the Goretex Pro are too 600, 700 or even almost 1000 dollars like the Arcteryx, which have gone up excessively like North Face. Patagonia is not cheap but it has increased much less in price than other brands and in my country where there is an official distributor their prices have hardly changed for years. Definitely Patagonia and even cheaper military clothing lines will continue to be in my outdoor clothing catalog for many years. ❤
Hey man. Love your dedication and hustle to making lots of content. But can you get to the point quicker. You said the boot is heavier. Then took 2 minutes to keep saying the same thing, until you actually told us what was making the weight. Keep up the good work mate. You've got my full support!!!!
Hi Kellen, Thank you for the review! I have a big favor to ask: can you please tell me what was the hottest temperature on which you've used these boots for trekking and if your feet got sweaty (how much) or not? I was planning to buy Aequilibrium Hike GTX for summer hiking and trekking, but my size is currently unavailable in my country so I was thinking of Aequilibrium Trek GTX (with leather). Then I saw your video and I am taking ST GTX into consideration. What do you think?
Probably the hottest temperature I've used them would be around 32 C, and they didn't really get sweaty. The GORE-TEX that they used in this boot is one of the more breathable versions of GORE-TEX and that's been apparent throughout the past few years. I will say thought that the leather version will probably retain a bit more heat than the synthetic version, not a whole lot but you'll definitely notice it. But just be aware that the Aequilibrium ST is still a mountaineering boot, so there's a good chance that it'll be stiffer than the Trek version. But if you don't mind a stiffer boot the ST would definitely be a great boot!
How does the forefoot area compare to the Nepal? Is it wider or narrower? Lower or higher volume? Thanks for the review!
It's about the same in terms of width, the biggest difference between the Nepal last and the Aequilibrium last is the volume, the Aequilibrium is very low volume.
this was a decent review and I’ll say I appreciate the fact you made this
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Isn t this suppose to work in slim fit for trapping heat?🤔
Is it ok for Mera Peak or is it too much? Which one would you recommend?
I now have Tc pro, Solution comp and Skwama women. I am going to buy one more shoe that can be used both outdoors and indoors. Should I buy solution? or katana women?
Honestly I would go with the Solutions, the Katana Women's would be very similar to the Skwama Women's so the only difference you'd have between them would be the laces with the Katana Women's. But if you're looking for a shoe for both indoors and outdoor climbing Vibram XS Edge can be your friend for heinous foot holds, and the Solutions feature XS Edge. Plus having another shoe with XS Edge would really round out your quiver.
I have this newer version of the Patagucci R2 hoodie and love it. Under a WPB parka it's great for alpine skiing in most weather when over a base layer and warm sweater. "It's a bomber jacket." Absolutely. SPENDY but worth it. I appreciate the longer sleeves and torso fit for keeping me covered in constant activity
What is the advantage of Dart over Lynx? You can also install monopoint on Lynx
The Dart was purpose built for ice climbing and dry tooling and it's apparent by looking at the front section of the Dart, there's smaller points in-between points that are meant for biting into cauliflower ice and chandelier ice, also the Dart weighs less than the Lynx. But that's not to say that the Lynx isn't a technical crampon, because it is. Like you said you can make the Lynx mono, but the Lynx can also be used as a mountaineering crampon due to its slightly bigger platform and more standard 14 points of contact. Basically what it comes down to is the Lynx is a do it all crampon whereas the Dart is a specialist crampon.
@@Kellen_Erickson Thank you for detailed answer. Now I have a more accurate understanding
The very idea of using softer rubber on ice climbing shoes is not clear. During this activity, the sole does not come into direct contact with the ice.
In a newer video you talk about the bad durability of the G tech. Does this change something at the result of this comparison? Would you recommend the g tech even the way of use also includes mountaineering in the alps?
Very Nice review: My question is cause I'm 44EU size Greek type of foot, how much should I go donw size to feel stiff but no painful 2 sizes for excample? 2,5? Thanks alot
That's a bit of a toughie, the Miura is one of the more painful shoes to wear, but a general rule of thumb would be to go down 2 sizes for it to feel stiff.
@@Kellen_Erickson thank's for the advice dude
How’s the sizing? I’m a large in everything in Patagonia but I do recall buying a large in the R1 daily fleece and it felt to tight, is there any similarity? Would you suggest staying at L or going up to XL. Thanks! Great video btw
I would probably say stay at a L, the R2 TechFace cut is very similar to the previous Nano-Air, and even though that jacket is a slim fit it doesn't fit like the R1 daily fleece. The daily fleece fits more like a base layer than a jacket. So yeah I definitely think that if your a L in everything else Patagonia a size L R2 TechFace will fit good.
How does this affect the rock over time?
Well dry tooling has a tendency to scratch up the rock, but on the flip side the rock at dry tooling crags is generally poor quality, like so bad that you wouldn't even try to rock climb on it. And then if you're talking about how do the ice tools effect cracks over time, the picks basically act as a piton, so eventually (after many years) there might be scars left in the cracks from the picks.
@@Kellen_Erickson makes sense I didn’t realize there are dry tooling crags kinda cool
What pants are those
Hey Kellen! Thanks so much for your work! I think one of the challenges that I've had recently with a bunch of companies, is that product lines have been rapidly expanding and that's leading to what feels like a lot of overlap and redundancy. Obviously, new gear is fun, but I feel like in the last year I've bought pieces that are only going to be useful for maybe three days in a year, but will be PERFECT for just those three days. How do you go about putting together a versatile kit with so many options?
That's a great question, and honestly it's definitely harder now to put together a versatile kit than it was a few years ago. Like back then it was more of a "this is the best we've got" situation, you just made it work. Like even my first year ice climbing I just used all soft-shell products because they had the biggest use case range, but now my kit is full of specialized pieces. I think biggest thing you have to figure out about building a versatile kit are what are the potential shortcomings/tradeoffs of a product and then once you narrow it down you just have to accept them. An example would be soft-shell pants, they're great for mobility, they're super abrasion resistant, and not super expensive, the tradeoff thought is that they aren't very waterproof. So if you find yourself on a wet climb you're probably gonna get soaked. But if you can accept the tradeoff then you've got one of the most versatile pieces of kit. Basically what it really boils down to is tradeoff management, what pieces have the biggest benefits while having manageable tradeoffs.
You can totally wear regular socks. Leave some space up front when you put them on your feet. Stick the extra between your toes then slip your sandals on. I lived in breckenridge and wore sandals all winter with thick wool socks