Over the years we have been delighted to have been the recipients of several awards, namely for product innovation. These have come from both within the paddlesports community as well as from outside the industry. Take a look at some of the more recent ones below. Whilst it’s not the main reason we do what we do, it’s always nice…
Kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding make for some thrilling adventures, exploring many different environments like rivers, lakes, beaches and the coastline. Prioritising safety comes first, and with the right approach, you’ll have an enjoyable experience on the water. Here are the five key steps to stay paddle safe: Always wear a buoyancy aid or personal floatation device (PFD) Carry a…
So after a few years of employment I decided it was time to retire from the norm for a while, I’ve moved back into my van (Big Red) and I’m ready to live day by day chasing the life I used to have of kayaking every day, travelling and meeting new people along the way. After what I would call…
All sport climbing belay devices have their own and specific operation mode. During belaying paying out rope, taking in rope, lowering and holding are the standard operation situations. And in between those operations? How do position your device while none of these actions is required? Every device has an ideal “base position” in which it is easy and relaxed for the belayer…
Pulleys with an integrated rope clamp are certified to EN 12278 and EN 567 and developed to haul loads and for rescues. Both standards solely require static tests. Despite this, pulleys with an integrated rope clamp, such as the EDELRID SPOC, are increasingly being used for belaying or as a backstop on a fixed point when using a sliding rope.…
How do I know if I am dealing with PPE? What does CE mean? What is certification? Here at EDELRID, we are frequently asked questions about our products and are often involved in various discussions with customers and consumers where it becomes obvious that the meaning, the relation and the works of product-related contexts like CE markings, UIAA markings, stated…
Let’s be honest. Most people purchase a new PPE device, throw away the instruction manual and jump straight into the rope. But how should we actually proceed in order to safely learn how to use all functions? In this post, we provide a detailed guide for learning the features safely and step-by-step. From carefully reviewing the user manual to testing…
